Clamshell window seal

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  1. Vetteman61

    Vetteman61 Well-Known Member

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    The pictures didn't show up for me.



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    If this works out like 2low says....we will have to travel to Sweden to pin a medal on him!(y) There has been many, many searches for an answer to this problem.
     
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    Did the picture show up for anyone else? On my screen the post has a large blank spot.

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    I can see the 2low pics on my screen here. :confused:
     
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    Thanks for the link. I'm not sure why it's not working for me.

    Does anyone know where to find this part for a Van. Looking online I seemed to be able to find every weatherstrip molding except that one. Maybe I was looking up the wrong words.

    Brandon
     
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    Cool. Thank you a lot.

    Does it prevent leaking on yours?


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    No leaking there on mine... I got rid of a lot windnoise too after putting them on.
     
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    This is really great information.

    How did you mount the rubber to the metal? The one on my car is screwed in from the inside. I haven't really paid much attention to this part of the car so I'm not sure if they are all this way.

    Brandon
     
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    I think i had to take it all from the inside.. The pillarcovers and inside rubber mouldings and all.. Drilled new holes in the new rubber, using the old as template, went to a boatsupplier and bought new stainless screws SHORT ones!! Even with the shortest one i could find, i made a dent in the chrome on the outside of the pillar.. Test it before you mount!!
     
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    OK, thanks for the advice. I have my car completely torn apart right now for paint so I'll keep that in mind as I'm reattaching the trim pieces.


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    brandon you "might" want to look into a real nice used piece. I say this because it will be pre-formed or "squished" from the hood/door or whatever. So it would be more uniformed and pre-flattened to fit better?

    i am thinking a new piece may be too rounded to look and function like we would be looking for,and most boneyards would probably GIVE it to ya!
     
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    I'll check into that. Low, what do you think about a used piece verses a new piece?


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    I´ll think i agree.. A used piece has the right shape.. On the other hand, mine is kind of "grey" And i have to clean it with silicone dresser to make it black every once in a while.. But i wont change it for a new one, i am kind of happy that it works, and after all, i like to buff my car:dancing:
     
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