Bad rubber
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Bad rubber
Hi everyone,
I'm having a heck of a time finding quality vent window seals for my 65 coupe. The seals that I have gotten are nice and smooth on the outside, but have a dull finish on the inside. In addition the inside has small specs of [what appears to be] uncured rubber, and the seal width narrows in the corner, to the point that it does not sit on top of the reveal moulding, but inside leaving a large gap. There has to be a quality vendor somewhere.
Any thoughts ???????
Peter A
I'm having a heck of a time finding quality vent window seals for my 65 coupe. The seals that I have gotten are nice and smooth on the outside, but have a dull finish on the inside. In addition the inside has small specs of [what appears to be] uncured rubber, and the seal width narrows in the corner, to the point that it does not sit on top of the reveal moulding, but inside leaving a large gap. There has to be a quality vendor somewhere.
Any thoughts ???????
Peter A
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Peter,
You don't state what vendor you used but these guys are well known and produce a quality product.
http://www.corvette-rubber.com/6367coupedoor.shtml
You don't state what vendor you used but these guys are well known and produce a quality product.
http://www.corvette-rubber.com/6367coupedoor.shtml
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: California foothills
Peter,
You don't state what vendor you used but these guys are well known and produce a quality product.
http://www.corvette-rubber.com/6367coupedoor.shtml
You don't state what vendor you used but these guys are well known and produce a quality product.
http://www.corvette-rubber.com/6367coupedoor.shtml
Safety Car
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From: minneola fl
Peter,
I think that Corvette Central gets their rubber from Corvette Rubber Co. You might check with them before you go through a bunch of trouble, and end up with the same part. I believe that Corvette Rubber is the only manufacturer of these seals.
I think that Corvette Central gets their rubber from Corvette Rubber Co. You might check with them before you go through a bunch of trouble, and end up with the same part. I believe that Corvette Rubber is the only manufacturer of these seals.
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Peter A.
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I bought the ones for my 65 coupe directly from Corvette Rubber Co. The fit and appearance was perfect. I might add that they are the only ones that make the correct windshield weatherstrip for C-2 coupes.
