I would suggest it more likely to be some sort of pot metal. Cheap and easily cast.

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> On Apr 27, 2016, at 6:19 PM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Close up pic here if interested:
> 
> http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/part.jpg
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Schwaia [mailto:vw.doka@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 4:16 PM
> To: 'Alistair Bel' <albell@SHAW.CA>; 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM'
> <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: RE: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
> 
> Pretty sure it is lead as well.
> 
> I'm holding one in my hand and it's very soft, when scratched, it is shiny.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Alistair Bel
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:22 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
> 
> Looks like a lead washer, formed to suit by the part being inserted.
> 
> Alistair
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 27, 2016, at 10:51 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> See a scan of these parts at
>> 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/141985718@N06/?
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>>> On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 11:59 AM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> It's lead.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> 
>>>