Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jetjock · 09-07-2019

My weatherstrip is barely hanging on so I decided to replace it. I got the replacement from Corvette Central. I took the old weatherstrip off and compared it with the replacement. I noticed some differences between the two which begs the question: Was the original glued in because that’s what it looks like? Any one know?

bddeuce · 09-07-2019

I just changed my rear hatchback weatherstripping last weekend. Noticed the same thing, but thought it might have been done by the previous owner to compensate for it falling apart. Definitely a good upgrade

ghlkal · 09-07-2019

I don't recall if mine was glued in or not. I did not glue in the new weatherstripping and it's been doing fine for 7 years.

Mystic ZR-1 · 09-07-2019

I’ve replaced 2, one on my 89 and one on my 90Z.
Neither were glued at all.

Z51JEFF · 09-08-2019

Not glued in but does have some type of messy goop that gets everywhere.

Mystic ZR-1 · 09-08-2019

Now that you mention it, there was some kind of goop on it, but
definitely not glue

09-07-2019	#1
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 555	Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip My weatherstrip is barely hanging on so I decided to replace it. I got the replacement from Corvette Central. I took the old weatherstrip off and compared it with the replacement. I noticed some differences between the two which begs the question: Was the original glued in because that’s what it looks like? Any one know? __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

09-07-2019	#2
bddeuce Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: York, PA Posts: 8	Re: Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip I just changed my rear hatchback weatherstripping last weekend. Noticed the same thing, but thought it might have been done by the previous owner to compensate for it falling apart. Definitely a good upgrade

09-07-2019	#3
ghlkal Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 887	Re: Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip I don't recall if mine was glued in or not. I did not glue in the new weatherstripping and it's been doing fine for 7 years. __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #2180 Red/Black Many of the usual mods for 460HP, tuned by Marc Haibeck ZR-1 Net Registry Member #1548

09-07-2019	#4
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,635	Re: Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip I’ve replaced 2, one on my 89 and one on my 90Z. Neither were glued at all.

09-08-2019	#5
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,079	Re: Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip Not glued in but does have some type of messy goop that gets everywhere.

09-08-2019	#6
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,635	Re: Rear Hatchback Weatherstrip Now that you mention it, there was some kind of goop on it, but definitely not glue