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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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Default Whataya know about changing this rubber...???
Pretty sure it not only goes across the top but also down at the rear of the windows...
Is it a PITA to change it AND where's the best place to get one...???
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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Never changed but it is pricy
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Just did a quick search...wow...EXPENSIVE...
http://www.zip-corvette.com/catalog/...category/8017/
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Not sure what your goal is but i would try to repair with black 100 percent silicone.
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Maybe this will help.
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Dude that is expensive.....I would look on ebay because i'm seeing tons of targa seals for way cheaper...check ebay first
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Maybe this will help.
Can you post that as a PDF file...????
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Originally Posted by John Madeja
Dude that is expensive.....I would look on ebay because i'm seeing tons of targa seals for way cheaper...check ebay first
Ya...I haven't looked around much, I just did a quick search for the sake of curiosity and this post...
That one IS a GM seal tho and I wouldn't use anything other than that for something like this...
I am at work now and don't have time to look on ebay right now but of course I plan on checking there too
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Ecklers and Corvette Mods have the o.e. as well as the aftermarket ones. I am debating on which to get. FYI, the Ecklers' seal comes with a 15 year warranty if that helps. I am interested in what others did and their success or failures.
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