weatherstripping
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weatherstripping
Purchase new windshield,front pillar and targa top side weatherstripping from Ekclers, Had bodyshop install, The body shop said WS was poor quality but had mine in the garbage can so I told them to install anyway. I have leaks where the roof panel meets the windshield pillar in the corner. Trying to adust window to help. Any suggestions? Ecklers won't help with a return so I'm stuck with this. Dont buy the cheaper or even middle grade latex weatherstrip it sucks!
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Re weatherstrips
Hi
I have had the same issue with aftermarket weatherstrips.
Have installed a new GM set and was leak free for several months,
It leaks with heavy rain now too.
Is there a dry C4 out there in the real world ?!?!
Regards
Gerard
I have had the same issue with aftermarket weatherstrips.
Have installed a new GM set and was leak free for several months,
It leaks with heavy rain now too.
Is there a dry C4 out there in the real world ?!?!
Regards
Gerard
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Yepp, mine are dry. All original ('95) with some 20 K on the meter. They're in mint cond, and I'm doing no maintanance on them at all.
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From: Slovenija
I fixed my weatherstripping myself and the first time I had the same leak. Right at the corner where the window, roof and A pillar meet. So I used the same method to fix that to and now it's fine even in heavy rain.
I used black rubber type window sealant to fix the weatherstripping. I just put some on the parts where it was cracked or leaking and shaped it with with a solvent to make it the right shape.
Good luck with your's.
Best regards
I used black rubber type window sealant to fix the weatherstripping. I just put some on the parts where it was cracked or leaking and shaped it with with a solvent to make it the right shape.
Good luck with your's.
Best regards
Le Mans Master
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I bought from wilcox, excellent fit , no leaks, good price, always has a sale of some sort going on on this site, always guick to answer emails and questions. The complaints I've seen on here mostly had to do with the buyer not communicating with them or buyer inexperience with installation, they have excellent directions for installing on their website. hope this helps.
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I bought from wilcox, excellent fit , no leaks, good price, always has a sale of some sort going on on this site, always guick to answer emails and questions. The complaints I've seen on here mostly had to do with the buyer not communicating with them or buyer inexperience with installation, they have excellent directions for installing on their website. hope this helps.
swiftvetc4: I recommend that the OP find out the vendor for their new WS. Contact that vendor directly. Point them to this thread about your dissatisfaction. Post pictures too. If it's a manufacturing (vs installation) error, I bet you get some action. (If it was Willcox, they'd get the vendor to stand up and/or provide a replacement on their own dime. That's why they are the better retailer.)
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Good advice , is this all i need for my 87 Coupe ?
Weatherstrip Kit 84-89 Coupe Sale
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=26700
Door Wipe Set Inner 84-89
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=26809
Door Wipe Set Outer 84-96
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Last edited by Calderone; Jul 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM.
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I bought from wilcox, excellent fit , no leaks, good price, always has a sale of some sort going on on this site, always guick to answer emails and questions. The complaints I've seen on here mostly had to do with the buyer not communicating with them or buyer inexperience with installation, they have excellent directions for installing on their website. hope this helps.
Buy it from Willcox. Never look back. Great fit and reasonable price.
Pro
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From: Morristown TN
I put all the ebay weatherstrip on my 85 during a paintjob and it leaked badly. Yanked it all off and spent almost 900 bucks on new GM weatherstrip for most of the car. Then spent hours adjusting the targa top and side windows per FSM recommendations. It still leaks somewhat. I solved it with a 'california pop top" tyvek cockpit glass cover that slips on in about 30 seconds...keeps out most water and also keeps out sun from the interior.
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
weatherstrips
and i spent around two thousand dollars on genuine GM weatherstrips and seals for my vette and the Willcox set is so cheap
I wish i had known this site back then
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I bought from wilcox, excellent fit , no leaks, good price, always has a sale of some sort going on on this site, always guick to answer emails and questions. The complaints I've seen on here mostly had to do with the buyer not communicating with them or buyer inexperience with installation, they have excellent directions for installing on their website. hope this helps.
- my son bought a set from willcox, and we installed in on his 85. no major issues, and everything seemed to fit OK. we took our time and fit each piece, paying careful attention to detail. this is one area where you can not rush the job.
Le Mans Master
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From: Epping NH
Mind me asking how much the bodyshop charged to install? I need to do mine and while I'm a pretty good weekend mechanic, I'm thinking maybe just leave it to the pro's.
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Take your time, be meticulous....it will save you time in the long run. It's not brain surgery, it's just time consuming.
