I own a 1972 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. I am restoring it and I need several parts. Can anyone please give me advice where to find the parts I need, OR maybe a webpage ? Thank You 1) ALL Weather stripping - Especially the Clam Shell 2) Metal CUSTOM CRUISER scripts 3) Driver Side Door panel - with electric windows Thank You !
You could ask some Derby guys. Actually, I know of a guy a few miles away from me who buys these cars just to Derby them though I haven't called him to talk about it. I know Derby guys love these cars, and undoubtedly will sell you some parts if you contact them. Hey, buying the parts is a step away from such parts being smashed apart.
don't think anyone is reproducing the clamshell gasket as it has been brought up before . try steele for the other rubbers
Looking for clamshell tail gate weatherstripping since 2006.. non existence. About 4 years ago a NOS set on eBay went for $1,600
First, Look for someone who goes around smashing these cars up in demolition derbies. Then, Ask them. There's a forum on the internet you can find by a Google search.
Sometimes you can find weather stripping for a different application and make it work. It takes a lot of research and patience like looking at hundreds of different weather stripping crosscut images and dimensions. I used some extra weather stripping I had from a 72 Buick Riviera on the tailgate of my 62 Ranch Wagon. After drilling some small holes for the nylon push pins it went right on and looks pretty close to stock, just no molded ends. I imagine a clamshell is much more complex though.
