Weatherstripping
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 90,675
Likes: 304
From: SE NY
Cruise-In II Veteran
Last year I installed the Wilcox WS package and usec:
-new WS
-3M WS adhesive
-WS adhesive solvent
-popsickle sticks to scrape out old WS & adhesive
-lithium grease on rails for hatch WS
-tips & instructions from Wilcox
-hot sunny day so new WS would be extral pliable
-broom handle to prop open rear hatch while removing one strut at a time in order to slide in the hatch WS
When installing WS on the windshield header and on the bow I attached the sides first, then the center of the long piece and worked out toward the sides.
I also used the popsickle sticks to push the edge of the WS down into the channel with minimal chance of tearing it.
My old WS was total crap, so cleaning off old WS & adhesive was the lion share of the job.
-new WS
-3M WS adhesive
-WS adhesive solvent
-popsickle sticks to scrape out old WS & adhesive
-lithium grease on rails for hatch WS
-tips & instructions from Wilcox
-hot sunny day so new WS would be extral pliable
-broom handle to prop open rear hatch while removing one strut at a time in order to slide in the hatch WS
When installing WS on the windshield header and on the bow I attached the sides first, then the center of the long piece and worked out toward the sides.
I also used the popsickle sticks to push the edge of the WS down into the channel with minimal chance of tearing it.
My old WS was total crap, so cleaning off old WS & adhesive was the lion share of the job.
Last edited by 65Z01; Nov 28, 2008 at 12:42 AM.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,851
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Stever 40th.
Here are the links to what you need.
Doors.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...&keywords=d348
Rear roof and door glass side.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24578
Here is the complete kit link for the weatherstrips on the 93 for both of you.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24559
Here are the links to what you need.
Doors.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...&keywords=d348
Rear roof and door glass side.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24578
Here is the complete kit link for the weatherstrips on the 93 for both of you.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24559
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: Houston TX
Sounds like Wilcox gets the nod. I bought mine off of one of the other big Vette parts sites (can't remember which one).
The ad said, "special custom-fit, blah, blah, etc." and it came in--it was ALL from China...
Long story short, that crap never would seal no matter how much I adjusted the windows. I ended up ripping out the new main windshield/A-pillar piece, the new rear piece (the one just aft of the doors), and both new targa-top pieces and replacing the whole mess with GM factory replacements. The GM stuff works perfectly...
The ad said, "special custom-fit, blah, blah, etc." and it came in--it was ALL from China...
Long story short, that crap never would seal no matter how much I adjusted the windows. I ended up ripping out the new main windshield/A-pillar piece, the new rear piece (the one just aft of the doors), and both new targa-top pieces and replacing the whole mess with GM factory replacements. The GM stuff works perfectly...
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Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,851
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Me too, and if you ever have a problem you can email me direct at Willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om Willcox Inc.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 35
From: Coldville
Wow i posted another link to some other weather strip i found and the moderators deleted it wow i guess this isnt a free site after all
I think ill look around and see if i can find a better vette site as well
I think ill look around and see if i can find a better vette site as well
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,851
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Rad,
It may be that the link you posted is not a supporting vendor. I'm not sure and maybe someone else will apply more logic to this. Don't look for a new forum, this one is by far the best, I'm sure the mods were just protecting interest here.
Willcox
It may be that the link you posted is not a supporting vendor. I'm not sure and maybe someone else will apply more logic to this. Don't look for a new forum, this one is by far the best, I'm sure the mods were just protecting interest here.
Willcox
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 805
Likes: 3
From: Waco TX
I got the Willcox for my A pillar and top of the windshield piece. I like it. The fit was so precise, I only used the 3M glue at the ends where the door closes. The rest of it fit so tight and perfectly, I didn't even need the glue.
One more vote for Willcox.
One more vote for Willcox.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 94
From: Westfield MA