Weatherstripping.

[cvette98pacecar]

How many owners need weatherstripping? I found a place that makes so really nice EPDM. Not the junk Latex. I am going to have a piece with me in Carlisle.

http://www.corvette-rubber.com/8489door.shtml

[Dynomite]

How many owners need weatherstripping? I found a place that makes so really nice EPDM. Not the junk Latex. I am going to have a piece with me in Carlisle.

Everyone ;)
Any photos or additional information?

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (M-class) rubber)

[cvette98pacecar]

Everyone ;)
Any photos or additional information?

No Photos as of yet. I ordered a rear hatch for my Ruby. That I will bring to Carlisle. As soon as I get it I will take photos.
I am hoping to get a group buy.

http://www.corvette-rubber.com/8489door.shtml

[Paul Workman]

"In the market", as it were! Also windshield rubber too!

Thanks, Robert for all you do!!

P.

[FU]

In on a G/B............... Tired of getting pissed on whenever it rains. Should be a "fun" install.

[-=Jeff=-]

It needs to be soft on the corners for the A pillar.. That is the one piece I need

[ZZZZZR1]

Great work Robert!

Can't wait to see the quality!

:cheers:

David

[cvette98pacecar]

It needs to be soft on the corners for the A pillar.. That is the one piece I need

Jeff, This stuff is top notch and very reasonably priced. I talked with the owner today and he cant do a group buy price. According to him he has not raised the price in 10 years. I will bring a piece when I come to Chicago.

Great work Robert!

Can't wait to see the quality!

:cheers:

David

Thanks Dave.

[rkreigh]

very interested. I'm in if the quality and price is right

need all of it. starting to get long in the tooth and getting some cracks

any chance we can do a wazoo weatherstripping day?

I'm sure a few folks around here are due

[ZZZZZR1]

Robert

Any idea on pricing?

Thanks

David

[cvette98pacecar]

Robert

Any idea on pricing?

Thanks

David

There is a link on my original post. Don't let the price scare you. I saw these in person.

[FU]

There is a link on my original post. Don't let the price scare you. I saw these in person.

It's tough to scare us Robert. But that picture of the seat bottom getting cleaned at the museum during the polishing event , now that was a bit frightening.

[ZZZZZR1]

There is a link on my original post. Don't let the price scare you. I saw these in person.

If they fit like OEM, look like and last like OEM. Well worth the price!!!

:cheers:

David

[dredgeguy]

Thanks Robert,
I am due for sure and looking forward to seeing your sample at Carlisle.

[tomtom72]

I need some stuff so thanks a bunch for doing the work on this stuff Robert!

I could bring some of the stuff I already have with me to Carlisle so we can do a comparo?? I have OEM door strips and I think I have Keen roof strips. I also have a Keen hatch & A-pillar/windshield header already installed. It might be interesting to have the three side by side, no?

It would not be a corvette unless it leaked on you a bit, no??? LOL Or is that just British Leyland and FIAT????:confused:

I'll be there on Saturday. Leaving at Zero-dark-thirty & should be there at about mid morning or so....depending on traffic.

:cheers:
Tom

[cvette98pacecar]

I need some stuff so thanks a bunch for doing the work on this stuff Robert!

I could bring some of the stuff I already have with me to Carlisle so we can do a comparo?? I have OEM door strips and I think I have Keen roof strips. I also have a Keen hatch & A-pillar/windshield header already installed. It might be interesting to have the three side by side, no?

It would not be a corvette unless it leaked on you a bit, no??? LOL Or is that just British Leyland and FIAT????:confused:

I'll be there on Saturday. Leaving at Zero-dark-thirty & should be there at about mid morning or so....depending on traffic.

:cheers:
Tom

Tom that would be great.

[John Boothby]

I just had my rear hatch weatherstripping and struts replace by the dealer a couple of months ago. I noticed that the sharp corners were much thicker on the new stripping than on the old. Has GM redesigned this piece or is it an aftermarket item? I didn't ask the dealer at the time. Anyhow, it looks more durable.

[tomtom72]

Robert, I will bring the door strip and the roof strips. :handshak:


John, I just searched a GM site for the lift glass weather strip, as they call it and it's officially N/A. Fwiw, I bought & stored an OE part for when mine finally gave up the ghost. I proly had it at least 4 yrs. The corners on my original strip were never very good at staying together. Anyway when I opened the sealed foil package the corners were already separated on the new piece. I used a Keen strip. Corners were much better construction than the 'new' OEM piece that fell apart before I had a chance to install it. It's been in service since 2010 and it's still doing just fine. Same thing happened to the A-pillar OE strip I had, I opened the foil package and the corners were separated. I used a Keen part there also. JMHO, don't worry as I think the aftermarket stuff is at least as good as the OE stuff.

:cheers:
Tom

[Fully Vetted]

Nice work, Robert. Unfortunately, I have a full set from Keen in a box. Just waiting for the time to install. Still, good info.

[cvette98pacecar]

Nice work, Robert. Unfortunately, I have a full set from Keen in a box. Just waiting for the time to install. Still, good info.

Dave, what do you think about the Keen parts?

[DennisC]

Im up for a complete set what's the cost?

[boyking]

Hi, I have a related question. Concerning the rear hatch seal/weather stripping, is it supposed to be one piece, or two? On my 1991 ZR-1, where the top seal comes down to meet the horizontal seal, it is separated on both sides, and is "shrinking" apart, leaving a gap for water intrusion. The seal itself is in pretty good shape and I have thought about gluing the corners together on each side. They do meet at a nice 45 degree angle.

Appreciate your replies!

John

[DennisC]

It is supposed to be one piece all the way around, Vette's are notorious at least C-4's for having the weatherstripping split at the seams on both corners

[Paul Workman]

Regarding the hatch seal coming apart at the corner, I used to use a special, flexible cement to build my custom wet-suits, back in the day. I have to think that stuff might do the trick, as the hatch rubber (to me) seems to be about the same consistency as wet suit material. Hey! Worth a try, and a helluva lot cheaper than replacing it if it works. If it doesn't, you're only out $5 or so.

I've got the problem too (split apart at the corner). If I get some glue and try it before y'all do, I'll let ya know how it works!;)

P.

[mike100]

Regarding the hatch seal coming apart at the corner, I used to use a special, flexible cement to build my custom wet-suits, back in the day. I have to think that stuff might do the trick, as the hatch rubber (to me) seems to be about the same consistency as wet suit material. Hey! Worth a try, and a helluva lot cheaper than replacing it if it works. If it doesn't, you're only out $5 or so.

I've got the problem too (split apart at the corner). If I get some glue and try it before y'all do, I'll let ya know how it works!;)

P.

I took a similar path to solve the splitting hatch seal issue. You can use the 3M weatherstrip glue and seal the corners once or twice, but it always pulls apart in a short time due to the arcing motion of the hatch trying to pull it apart.

My solution was to use the expensive high density black RTV to more permanently bond the corners. I have done this twice. The first time was on my beater LT1 car on which I wasn't too careful about doing a neat job (but that's the one I took photos of). My 91 ZR came out a little cleaner.

Basically you glue the corner from all sides and then spray mold release or PTFE like spray on some saran wrap. Lay the wrap over the glued joint and then close the hatch glass over it. Let it cure for 12 hours and then peel away the saran wrap. Newspaper plastic sleeves also work great for this.

anyways, maybe pics later- they block photobucket at work...

[FU]

Robert , Keen Parts had some weatherstriping at BG a few year's back. One sample was regular weatherstrip stuff. The other was some real nice material. Now the fit I have no idea.

[limey]

Ive used and sold Corvette-rubber for years and it is the BEST and lowest priced weatherstrip on the market.

I can't understand for the life of me why these guys aren't marketing this more, the quality is leaps and bounds over all the other aftermarket sellers.

They are the OEM style latex ones too, you will not be dissapointed.

[We Gone]

As to the corners on the hatch seal splitting, I still have my original seals and when they split a few years back I cut an L shaped piece of rubber about an inch and a half long on each end and inserted it in the open ends pulling them back together and glued it in the corners.

[DennisC]

limey which place are you talking about as having the best and lowest price? Corvette Rubber.com or White racing products that you have on you post???

[limey]

Corvette-rubber.com has the best quality and prices, bar none.

[DennisC]

thanks do you work for White racing products?

[boyking]

Hi,
I recently purchased an 84-96 Rear Hatch Window Weatherstrip (Item# 4443) from ZIP Corvette Parts. It was only $94.95 with Carlisle special of 5% off and free shipping. It has arrived and although not installed yet, it is very, very nice. Corners that split are heavily reinforced with a flat hard-plastic piece that keeps the corners from pulling apart. Again, I am pleased.

I am not affiliated with ZIP Corvette, just a satisfied customer, hoping to help someone else.

Have a great day!

John

[rkreigh]

In on a G/B............... Tired of getting pissed on whenever it rains. Should be a "fun" install.

better to be pissed off than pissed on huh Frank?? :censored: unless you are really into it !!!

I'm in for the rubber piece around the back of the roof

bought the rear hatch at carlisle for 70 bucks, nice deal. I have another one lying around in my junk pile but can't find it from last year :(

when the group buy "kicks off" please let me know

time for another wazoo project!!!

[Billy Mild]

OLD THREAD BUMP:

How has the weatherstripping held up over time?

[cvette98pacecar]

OLD THREAD BUMP:

How has the weatherstripping held up over time?

Rear Hatch has been on the Ruby for two years and it looks like I put it on yesterday.

[Z51JEFF]

I just bought a WS NOS piece and the thing is pretty ratty looking. Compared it with to the piece on my car and appears to be OEM.

[Fully Vetted]

BUMP:

Robert, it's been another year on your rear hatch WS. How's it holding up? I'm looking to replace my halo WS again. The Keen piece I put on did not hold up. A couple of hot Texas days and they stuck to the window. Rolled the window down and it ripped them to shreds.

[dredgeguy]

Robert hooked me up with Corvette Rubber a couple of years ago for rear hatch rubber. Got a Registry discount. Still looks like new today.

[cvette98pacecar]

BUMP:

Robert, it's been another year on your rear hatch WS. How's it holding up? I'm looking to replace my halo WS again. The Keen piece I put on did not hold up. A couple of hot Texas days and they stuck to the window. Rolled the window down and it ripped them to shreds.

Still like new. No problems to date. If the car was not in storage I would take a photo.

[Fully Vetted]

That's all I needed to know. Do we still get a club discount?