Weatherstrip For Hoodseal Question
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Arizona
Re: Weatherstrip For Hoodseal Question (NV THIS)
I got mine from Fitchner Chevy (see Ken Fitchner's newsletter here on the forum) for, as I recall something like $12-16.
It only comes in size C5. :)
It has adhesive on one side that is peel and stick, very easy to apply and the only tools needed are your fingers.
Can't say I noticed any improvements in performance of any kind but my engine sure stays a lot cleaner.
It only comes in size C5. :)
It has adhesive on one side that is peel and stick, very easy to apply and the only tools needed are your fingers.
Can't say I noticed any improvements in performance of any kind but my engine sure stays a lot cleaner.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 315
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From: Temecula CA
Re: Weatherstrip For Hoodseal Question (cgh1)
I got mine from Fitchner Chevy (see Ken Fitchner's newsletter here on the forum) for, as I recall something like $12-16.
It only comes in size C5. :)
It has adhesive on one side that is peel and stick, very easy to apply and the only tools needed are your fingers.
Can't say I noticed any improvements in performance of any kind but my engine sure stays a lot cleaner.
It only comes in size C5. :)
It has adhesive on one side that is peel and stick, very easy to apply and the only tools needed are your fingers.
Can't say I noticed any improvements in performance of any kind but my engine sure stays a lot cleaner.
Actually, got mine from Mid-America, because I didn't know Ken had 'em, but I have done a lot of business with Fichtner because he's a supporting vendor and he is great on price and service. :thumbs:
My motor stays cleaner, even with my Z06 screens.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,091
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Weatherstrip For Hoodseal Question (NV THIS)
You can pick up about 10 feet of it at Pep Boys for about $15....enough to do 3 cars. And you can also pick it up at Home Depot for cheaper (about half the pep boys price i believe). And it is the exact same stuff as the glorified C5 Hoodseal. Just get 9/16" Bubble top self-adhesive weatherstripping and cut to your desired length. You will be good and can do all your friends cars too! :D
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Weatherstrip For Hoodseal Question (The Yav)
At pep boys (where I got mine) it would be in the weatherstripping section in a plastic bag all wound up (i'm sure you can ask the clerk if you need some help exactly where). DEVO got his hood seal from Home Depot (might want to ask him exactly what dept. he got it in), I'm almost positive he found it in the weatherstripping/rubber area for doors, houses, windows, garage doors, etc. Hope this helps.
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Re: Weatherstrip For Hoodseal Question (RskyBns)
I got mine in at Ace Hardware. I got 3/8" thick and 3/4" wide and it works great. I think I got the shortest length, around 6 feet, and it has self adhesive on the back. It cost about $5.
You can tell where it should go by just looking where the front of the hood meets the car. That's where you want to put the weatherstripping to keep out the dust and water, etc. Just face the self-adhesive down and attach it to the car where the hood would then be lowered to contact it. After the hood has been lowered, you can look into the seam between the hood and front of the car and see the weatherstripping in there.
[Modified by FunDriver, 9:32 PM 3/17/2003]
You can tell where it should go by just looking where the front of the hood meets the car. That's where you want to put the weatherstripping to keep out the dust and water, etc. Just face the self-adhesive down and attach it to the car where the hood would then be lowered to contact it. After the hood has been lowered, you can look into the seam between the hood and front of the car and see the weatherstripping in there.
[Modified by FunDriver, 9:32 PM 3/17/2003]
