Need Weatherstrip Source
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Burning Brakes
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From: Plainfield IL
Need Weatherstrip Source
I want to replace the weather stripping on my 1981's convertible top. What's the best source for weatherstripping? Catalogs such as Mid America and Ecklers seem quite expensive. Are there any suppliers specializing in weatherstripping? Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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THE ONLY WAY TO GO!
Originally Posted by 92LT-1BoughtItRight
I got the weatherstripping for around my rear hatch from corvetterubber.com
Last edited by ED HEISER; Jan 31, 2006 at 02:16 PM. Reason: Add comment
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I purchased a seven piece set for my '93 coupe for $299.00 off Ebay. It included the front windshield, rear roof, targa sides, hatch, and door mains. I can get you the website if you want, just let me know. Hope this helps.
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Burning Brakes
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I attempted to visit Corvette Rubber's web site but was redirected to a site called Tracy Performance (www.tracyvette.com/tires.html). The second Weatherstrip link I clicked on this site was dead. What gives?
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by CORVETTEIII
I purchased a seven piece set for my '93 coupe for $299.00 off Ebay. It included the front windshield, rear roof, targa sides, hatch, and door mains. I can get you the website if you want, just let me know. Hope this helps.
Drifting
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From: The Woodlands TX TX
I bought GM rubber and did mine last weekend.
It was expensive and an all day 2 person job, but the end result is a HUGE wind noise reduction, no water leaks, and really sweet looking rubber.
Everyone in my club swore by using the GM rubber. Everone that ordered anything less has not been happy and consequently did the job again with GM rubber.
Get some little plastic tools from Eastwood which make the job easier, and you will need a right angle pick, similar to what a dentist uses to get the old glue out of the tracks. Pay special attention to the grooves in the track.
Then use that glue that is yellow/clear from 3m.
USE GM RUBBER or be sorry. You'll have to do it twice.
It was expensive and an all day 2 person job, but the end result is a HUGE wind noise reduction, no water leaks, and really sweet looking rubber.
Everyone in my club swore by using the GM rubber. Everone that ordered anything less has not been happy and consequently did the job again with GM rubber.
Get some little plastic tools from Eastwood which make the job easier, and you will need a right angle pick, similar to what a dentist uses to get the old glue out of the tracks. Pay special attention to the grooves in the track.
Then use that glue that is yellow/clear from 3m.
USE GM RUBBER or be sorry. You'll have to do it twice.
Last edited by USAFPILOT; Jan 31, 2006 at 05:26 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Plainfield IL
Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
I bought GM rubber and did mine last weekend.
It was expensive and an all day 2 person job, but the end result is a HUGE wind noise reduction, no water leaks, and really sweet looking rubber.
Everyone in my club swore by using the GM rubber. Everone that ordered anything less has not been happy and consequently did the job again with GM rubber.
Get some little plastic tools from Eastwood which make the job easier, and you will need a right angle pick, similar to what a dentist uses to get the old glue out of the tracks. Pay special attention to the grooves in the track.
Then use that glue that is yellow/clear from 3m.
USE GM RUBBER or be sorry. You'll have to do it twice.
It was expensive and an all day 2 person job, but the end result is a HUGE wind noise reduction, no water leaks, and really sweet looking rubber.
Everyone in my club swore by using the GM rubber. Everone that ordered anything less has not been happy and consequently did the job again with GM rubber.
Get some little plastic tools from Eastwood which make the job easier, and you will need a right angle pick, similar to what a dentist uses to get the old glue out of the tracks. Pay special attention to the grooves in the track.
Then use that glue that is yellow/clear from 3m.
USE GM RUBBER or be sorry. You'll have to do it twice.
Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
I bought GM rubber and did mine last weekend.
It was expensive and an all day 2 person job, but the end result is a HUGE wind noise reduction, no water leaks, and really sweet looking rubber.
Everyone in my club swore by using the GM rubber. Everone that ordered anything less has not been happy and consequently did the job again with GM rubber.
Get some little plastic tools from Eastwood which make the job easier, and you will need a right angle pick, similar to what a dentist uses to get the old glue out of the tracks. Pay special attention to the grooves in the track.
Then use that glue that is yellow/clear from 3m.
USE GM RUBBER or be sorry. You'll have to do it twice.
It was expensive and an all day 2 person job, but the end result is a HUGE wind noise reduction, no water leaks, and really sweet looking rubber.
Everyone in my club swore by using the GM rubber. Everone that ordered anything less has not been happy and consequently did the job again with GM rubber.
Get some little plastic tools from Eastwood which make the job easier, and you will need a right angle pick, similar to what a dentist uses to get the old glue out of the tracks. Pay special attention to the grooves in the track.
Then use that glue that is yellow/clear from 3m.
USE GM RUBBER or be sorry. You'll have to do it twice.
I have been there and done that. That stuff on ebay is junk, wait till you take your car on a long highway drive and the windnoise will drive you nuts. I ripped all that stuff out except the windshied surround that just came in from GM. First warm day that one gets done too.
Pro
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From: Charlotte NC, behind someone going 10 under the speed limit
I used Willcox's set it was about 380 bucks for the whole car, no noise, no leaks. Looks excellent, fit perfect. I've installed a set on a 96 coupe also, using GM's and these fit the same. I'm not sure if some updates have been done to the aftermarket seals, but I have had bad experience with seals on my 84 Monte carlo, the foam was too dense and they didn't give like they should.
Last edited by DarkBlue88; Jan 31, 2006 at 07:43 PM.
Drifting
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From: The Woodlands TX TX
Originally Posted by Biker
Where did you get GM rubber, from a local Chevy dealer?
I only replaced what was bad (the B pillar, rear hatch and the drivers targa top) cost me 450 for the rubber from the local dealer, its kinda high, but for the results I am very pleased. The rest of my rubber is top notch.
The front windshield was replaced by the previous owner at a dealer and had new stuff installed around it then, but the left off the plastic trim pieces along the bottom of the windshield, I dont know if I'll be able to get those on now, but you cant tell unless you think about them.
So, my car is fortunate to have been basically redone with all GM rubber, and it is well worth the expense, if I may say so.
Let me know if you need any advice on doing the job yourself, since I have just done it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Baltimore, MD USA
Originally Posted by CoffeeDrip
Corvetterubber IS Tracy Performance Enterprises.
Roseville, MI 48066
Roseville, MI 48066
http://www.corvette-rubber.com is the company alot of people have used to purchase aftermarket weatherstripping.
Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
No on Mid America!
I put all new mid america stuff on mine last summer. I believe it was 'metro" brand. I would highly discourage anyone from spending good money on that stuff it looks Ok but is marginal and is prone to splitting. If you are even semi-picky you will be unhappy.
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It is mrweatherstrip@aol.com. Phone is 866-873-6005. This is a huge Ebay power seller and they give a 15 year warranty on the rubber. Most threads are saying buy strictly GM rubber. I can't say b/c I have not received my order yet, so I can't really judge the quality. But you can call them and ask them about it. Hope this helps you out.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Biker
Thanks to all for the feedback. I placed an online order today with Corvette-Rubber.com. 
The Corvette Rubber with be a little too stiff at first,you will have to use more force closing the doors, but it breaks in just fine, unlike others. Give it a few weeks. Some hot weather would help, but thats unlikely anytime soon. I understand the company that made the foam/olive skin original weatherstrip no longer makes it, something about it causing health problems for the workers. The GM stuff you can buy for twice the money is just like Corvette-Rubber. I have some of both.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Just remember, most times OE and aftermarket are the same quality. But people do not take the time to findout how to install weatherstripping and instead of blaming themselves, they blame the weatherstripping. I have had mine done for a year almost and no problems, had to put the A-pillar on twice, because I didn't line it up right. Weatherstripping on vettes is very precise, I used 'WWW.Weatherstripspecial.com' and have been real happy.
Put one piece on at a time, wait a week and put another piece on, I did this and I did not have the break in problems of those who did it all at once.
Put one piece on at a time, wait a week and put another piece on, I did this and I did not have the break in problems of those who did it all at once.
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I have found that nothing fits like GM. Unfortunately, nothing falls apart and turns to crap as quickly as Gm either. I replaced every w/s on my car with GM. 1 year and 1 month later the door w/s cracked and split. Warrantee was 1 year. I was told by my gm dealer to pound sand. I normally spend 3-5k at that dealer per year. That year I spent almost 10k in purchases. Talk about a kick in the di*k!
Drifting
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From: The Woodlands TX TX
Put di-electric silicone grease on the wx stripping and you will never have a problem, just remember a dab goea a long long way, and that stuff will attract dust and dirt if on too thick. It will lube the rubber and prevent the windows from stretching and tearing it over time. Never Ever put armoral or anything like it on your rubber, it will ruin it.