Chevy Tri Five Forum banner
Cancel

Hood rocket seal?

451 Views 19 Replies 13 Participants Last post by  ETriggs, 
ETriggs
I’m prepping the hood for paint again and got to wondering about the hood rockets. The set I have I bought used and didn’t have any type of seal between them and the hood. Should there be any gasket or seal there?
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 20 of 20 Posts
boybowser
I don't believe so

Attachments

See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
jr3de
There wasn’t any my hood when I replaced the original rockets on my 57 and the new ones didn’t come with any.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply
Save
Like
ETriggs
Thanks! It seems a bit clunky against the paint.
Reply
Save
Like
MSGT
I just got mine repainted and it had a thin gasket between the rocket and the hood. You might do a bit more checking.
Reply
Save
Like
hotrodg726
MSGT said:
I just got mine repainted and it had a thin gasket between the rocket and the hood. You might do a bit more checking.
Click to expand...
56 has a gasket for the hood ornament 57 does not.
Reply
Save
Like
SeeTheUSA
🤔 I sense an opportunity to create one.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
ETriggs
I’m thinking of lining the underside of the edge that contacts the hood with a very thin strip of rubber. Maybe a rubber gasket on the back.
Reply
Save
Like
SeeTheUSA
I’m thinking something like a headlight bezel seal with a lip on it.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
Dragsix
A light brushing of the rubber dip for tools stuff where contact might be made?
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
lamburgey
Just put a piece of black electrical tape where it makes contact.
Larry
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
ETriggs
I have some emblem adhesive, I may put that on with some of the 1/16” rubber seal I bought to do the side glass. I have plenty of it….I always end up buying 4 times as much as I need.
Reply
Save
Like
angs1957
SeeTheUSA said:
🤔 I sense an opportunity to create one.
Click to expand...
No seals originally, but may be a good idea since they sit directly onto the paint
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
ETriggs
That’s what I’m thinking. I put mine on to check the fit and store them, they rubbed the paint quite a bit. I will come up with a solution tomorrow.
Reply
Save
Like
TheHotrodHandyman
hotrodg726 said:
56 has a gasket for the hood ornament 57 does not.
Click to expand...
That gasket is aftermarket only, Never a factory part.
Reply
Save
Like
R
I seriously doubt you can use a gasket of 1/16" or even 1/32" thickness - the rocket will no longer fit in the hole.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
ETriggs
Rick_L said:
I seriously doubt you can use a gasket of 1/16" or even 1/32" thickness - the rocket will no longer fit in the hole.
Click to expand...
This would be just under the lip where it sits on top of the metal. Will give it a shot tomorrow before I squirt more paint.
Reply
Save
Like
madmike
I trial fitted my rockets and when I would tighten the bolts the scoop would "fall off" one edge. I trial fitted in a pair of 1/16"
shims and it made the scoops solid so I tacked them in. Still in primer. I am interested in your gasket approach.
Mike
See less See more
2
Reply
Save
Like
55wagoncrazy
See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
  • Love
  • Like
Reactions: 3
ETriggs
So, I tested the material I have that is a T-seal. I sorta like it. It matches the seal around the headlight trim.


See less See more
2
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
1 - 20 of 20 Posts
Chevy Tri Five Forum
A forum community dedicated to 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevy owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about restoration, engine swaps, reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Open to all models including Belair, 210, 150, Sedans, and Nomads.
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Chit Chat Area, Anything on your mind goes here. New Member Introductions Stock Chevy Discussion 55-56-57 Project Update Section, Post Project Updates Here Suspension Questions Chassis, Brakes, Shocks, Etc
Top