Ghia wire harness rubber question 1963

[Big Mike Cbad]

Question about this small rubber boot in the passenger lower front fender area behind the splash guard where the wire harness comes out of the tube in the heater channel and runs up the fender behind the splash guard and into the front trunk area. Didn't see this rubber noted in the Ghia diagrams and have not seen it in any parts list for my car. Any idea where to find it and if there is a part number for it that I can't find? It's for a 63 Ghia vert and I'm running a new wire harness for it. Found all the other grommets, but can't seem to find this small rubber boot. Appreciate any help you can provide.
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1963 ghia convertible project

[sputnick60]

The part number is 141 971 909
You will find it in the 58 low light parts book page 139 item 41
Grommet lower main harness

I looked at the more exotic supplier and none of them had it. It is a hard to find Ghia only part. I’d perfer to be wrong about that
Nicholas
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[Big Mike Cbad]

Thank you so much for the info. It's amazing the level of detail you know about these cars, very impressive. Really appreciate it.
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1963 ghia convertible project

[sputnick60]

You're not the only person looking for them..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2427346
You should contact Tylon and exchange notes on the topic
Nicholas
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[Big Mike Cbad]

Will do, thank you. I did search all over the internet with no luck. You were correct it is hard to find.
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1963 ghia convertible project

[St_Rand]

I am also looking for this part. I have my old one, but it is nearly falling apart.

[St_Rand]

I am also looking for this part. I have my old one, but it is nearly falling apart. Any updates if anyone has found a source?

[obus]

is there anything here similar?
https://www.steelerubber.com/marine/grommets-plugs-bumpers?p=3
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[runamoc]

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Trylon posted this as an option for the boot grommet for the wiring harness


Shifter boot

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2152186.jpg
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1969 beetle convertible

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[bnam]

Good idea. I was also considering a ball joint or tie rod end boot.
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1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

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Both tie rod and balljoint boots are larger by a lot.

A late style shift boot still seems to have the closest look.

I did just try on a 1966 vw bus shift rod boot and it fits nice.

I also tried on a boot from the vw aircooled master cylinder and it fit snug as well.

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211711183B

My concern with any choice s it lasting the lifespan of the restoration. I'm not yet ready to install the harness so I still have some time.
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[bnam]

What about heat shrink? There are ones available with adhesive too.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
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1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[tri356]

Does anyone have a picture of one in good condition, preferably from a couple of angles? I'd like to send them along to someone who has production capabilities.

Thanks
Mike

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I have temporarily lost my original one. I think they were mouse grey in color

I did find something that looks very very similar when looking at my Porsche 911 from underneath. I have not ordered it yet, waiting to place an order for 356 parts. If anyone beats me to it, please let me know what you discover


Porsche Rubber Cable Boot Sleeve - 356BT6/356C/911/912 62-83 911-611-921-00 | Sierra Madre Collection | Porsche Parts and Accessories
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[Loren]

That Porsche boot looks really close. I'm curious about the size too. Maybe I will order one to see. I have a good original one (I don't know how pliable it is though) in one of my parts boxes. I will try to find it in the next week or two. They were just black rubber.

[Loren]

There is also this Porsche boot that looks the same as the one you posted. It is cheaper and for the starter cable sleeve. Wish they posted dimensions

https://sierramadrecollection.com/products/porsche...eq=uniform

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Maybe if asked nicely they will take measurements.
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[tri356]

Thanks for the responses. Yes, please, if you have one in good condition, it'd be great if measurements could be provided.

All I was going to do was to reach out to International Mercantile, which makes rubber parts for the 356 and 911. They mention they can provide manufacturing capabilities for projects. Cost of course is the next question, but, it'd be good to see first if it could be done.

Mike

PS. The rear decklid seal is the other rubber piece I was considering inquiring about.