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Dec 28, 2008 | 06:57 PM

Bob Turner

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Weatherstripping project- any tips, etc?

I completed my Dynamat install last May. I recently got the car running a couple weeks ago and found out how badly I need new weatherstripping with all the cold air and wind blowing in on the driver's side especially.....

Any suggestions/tips as to how to go about completing this job?

I plan to buy the weatherstripping off of ebay...... I'm not paying Eckler's $370.00 for it... no way....

Thanks in advance!

Bob

Dec 28, 2008 | 09:04 PM

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I plan to buy the weatherstripping off of ebay...... I'm not paying Eckler's $370.00 for it... no way....

Thanks in advance!

Bob

Anyone know the cheapest place to get quality fitting weatherstripping?

Dec 28, 2008 | 09:04 PM

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Bob I just did a quick search at Willcox and found your '74 weatherstripping for ONLY $229.00. That's not too bad. Be thankful you don't have a '68 and have to buy a '68 only set.

Also the sets you get from Willcox are the CRC rubber and it is supposed to be the BEST. I just received mine and it looks great. I won't be putting it on until later though.

cvnobles: I see we posted at the same time. Your set is $230.00

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Dec 28, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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Dec 28, 2008 | 10:03 PM

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1973-1977 CRC brand weatherstrip kit is on sale to forum members $211.51 for two more days. 78-82 is $221.00

Here are the links.
73-77 http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24558
78-82 http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24185

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Dec 28, 2008 | 10:05 PM

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Wilcox has excellent prices and service. Highly recommend.

Dec 28, 2008 | 10:20 PM

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Thanks Mike! And I'm having one of those beers right now!

Did you buy a C3 recently? I seen you around here the past few days.

Happy New Year!

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Dec 28, 2008 | 10:32 PM

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Weatherstrip replacement

Get some "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" and some black 3m adhesive from your local auto or paint supply store and cover the seats and carpet so they don't get stained. PG.

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Dec 28, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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MY BAD I stand corrected.

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Dec 28, 2008 | 10:57 PM

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You did fine, and thanks for the props. The kits are on sale until the 30th. I just wanted to make sure he had the right links.

68 kits are here: http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...herstrip%20kit

Happy Holiday's

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Dec 28, 2008 | 10:58 PM

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Dec 28, 2008 | 11:06 PM

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Want one?

I see you on the C4 side, but I've never seen you over here. Another good mind always comes in handy.

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Dec 28, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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Get some "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" and some black 3m adhesive from your local auto or paint supply store and cover the seats and carpet so they don't get stained. PG.

We also advise our customers to either purchase the AIM which has detailed instructions on how to adjust the door glass and the t-tops or they can view the door glass adjustment instructions on our site at this link.

It's always smart to check the screws and the "blow out" clips on the pillar weatherstrip. We have them new, but you can also re-coat them with the tool rubber compound from Wal-Mart. It comes in black and all you have to do is strip the old rubber off and dip them.

Here's the link for the door glass adjustment: http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=102

Here's the link for the blow out clips. http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...&keywords=clip

Here's the link for the glue. http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...&keywords=glue

Willcox Inc.

Dec 28, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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Be sure to clean the adhesive side of the W/S with alcohol and let it dry, before applying it. I will stick better.

Dec 28, 2008 | 11:16 PM

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Yup! I forgot the link on how to install the weatherstrips and the glue instructions.

Here is the link http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=160

Dec 29, 2008 | 06:04 PM

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Thanks to all. Especially Willcox Corvette. I will put in an order for the weatherstripping from Willcox on the morning of the 30th. Thanks for suggesting them as a supplier.

Looking forward to this project!

And, Thanks for the tips!

Bob

Dec 29, 2008 | 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Turner

I went with Wilcox. Significantly lower, a pleasure to deal with. I will say this however. I am a bit disappointed in the strips that go along the windshield support arms by the front of the doors/windows. The originals had a metal sleeve in them so you could actually attach them with screws. The Wilcox ones seem to be missing that. Now that may be something that they all lack, but its really a must IMO. Otherwise it means about 1 or 2 days of duct tape and 3M and patience.