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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 11:31 AM
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I have an 89 and desperately need new window seals, any recommendations? I’m struggling to find any online
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Do you meam the window scraper? https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...per+seal,12406
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is this the rubber between the door and the car? I’m new to this so I’m not sure what it’s called
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Search for Corvette Rubber. They got most everything funner for Corvettes.. whouddathunk it 😎
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Corvette Rubber Co is the place to go for C4 weather stripping. Their products aren't cheap, but they are the best. I have never heard a complaint. You don't have to buy the complete kit, they sell most seals separately.
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are the outer window wipers difficult to install? I have a new set, but haven't wanted to tackle it yet LOL
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Originally Posted by Mike Blanchard
are the outer window wipers difficult to install? I have a new set, but haven't wanted to tackle it yet LOL
I think your are like mine. Remove inner door cover, drill two rivets and pull out. Assembly is just as easy. Toughest part is not breaking plastic on door panel you remove to access screws. Not only keeps water out, makes a big visual difference.
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I think your are like mine. Remove inner door cover, drill two rivets and pull out. Assembly is just as easy. Toughest part is not breaking plastic on door panel you remove to access screws. Not only keeps water out, makes a big visual difference.
are the rivets in brackets or on the actual door skin itself?

I have to replace the window regulator track gear on drivers side anyway, so the door will be apart, I was thinking about doing the wiper then too while it's all apart ;-)
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Where did you get the outside window seal? Corvette rubber doesn’t seem to have them.
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Most vendors sell them. They are listed as "Door window seal kits" and include 2 inner and 2 outer pieces to do both doors. I have a current Zip catalog and they offer them for under $100. I sure others vendors do as well. There are several U tube videos showing the replacement procedure.
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Originally Posted by Prtjm3
Where did you get the outside window seal? Corvette rubber doesn’t seem to have them.
oh I got these a year maybe 2 years ago at this point. AM AutoParts is on the label, I ahven't even opened up the shipping tube they came in yet LOL
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Originally Posted by Mike Blanchard
are the rivets in brackets or on the actual door skin itself?

I have to replace the window regulator track gear on drivers side anyway, so the door will be apart, I was thinking about doing the wiper then too while it's all apart ;-)
on the ends of the strip
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Originally Posted by dburgjohn
on the ends of the strip
sorry, you mis understood. I wasn't referring to the wiper portion, but the door itself.
For some reason I had it set in my head that the wiper was riveted or stapled to the door skin itself. I see through some videos that it is on a bracket attached to the door. Super easy replacement :-)
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I have an 89 and desperately need new window seals, any recommendations? I’m struggling to find any online
Zip no affiliation they have just about everything you may need for a corvette.

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