Re: Proud owner of a 1962 MFG Westfield Deluxe
The rubber on mine were dry and brittle so as I was removing my seats, they fell apart. I'll be going to a few stores this weekend to hopefully find something that may work. Aside from freeze plugs and rubber well nuts, are there any other technical terms I should know so that I'll look like I know what I'm talking about?
Here's a good description of a well nut:
http://www.hansonrivet.com/w71.htm
They are used a lot on cars to attach things like roof racks where a tight water seal is needed.
Here's a few pics of rubber expansion plugs:
http://www.poolcenter.com/winter_expansion_plugs.htm
I'd look for these at plumbing or pool places or sometimes an auto parts store.
The rubber well nut would be best if you can find them large enough, otherwise I'd try to make the expansion plugs work. I'd consider using just the rubber from an expansion plug, then combining it with a toggle bolt, this would give you a good solid water proof and mechanical connection between the seat and the deck.
http://www.ameribestfasteners.com/Toggle1.jpg
I'd assemble it this way; toggle bolt, washer, rubber grommet, then through the seat base. The rubber would get compressed between the seat and the deck, and the toggle bolt would prevent it from pulling out.
Of course, I think that in most cases the rubber alone would hold the seat in place, especially when there's at least 4 per seat.
