1972 Estate Wagon Limited Coupe

mine is all there if that is any help - to use as a template - come help yourself! I'll spring for some new ones too but it wont help - it will never seal. They leaked like they leak when new, I remember clearly, always wet in the back (73 Impala) ALWAYS

 

I thought we were talking about the belt weatherstrip at the top of the lower gate (or the seal at the bottom of the glass...)

 

I thought he was looking for the whole set - did I misinterpret? $1,700.00 for one seal seems high!

upon closer examination, this included 2 front doors, hood cowl, and some tailgate - not sure if it's even all of the tailgate

 

The weatherstrips in the auction were the entire 3-piece tailgate set, along with door and cowl stuff I didn't need.

Each side piece starts as a strip at the center of the glass under the roof, and extends down the side of the window at the pillar, continues to make the big hunk-o'-rubber at the base of the pillar, and then again as a strip going down the body channel and turning under to meet at the center of the bottom of the tailgate opening.

The only piece of weatherstripping that actually is mounted on the tailgate itself, is the strip along the top of the tailgate where the gate and glass meet.

So all three pieces together, well, I plead insanity, but I had to give it my best shot!

David

 

I've got some new plastic eavestroughing if that's any help?

Seems to me that the seal on the glass edge could use a strip of black nylon, bonded to the top and side edges, maybe an 1" wide by 1/32" thick, to serve as a drip guide, like the old chromed metal-framed hardtop doors had. I think I recall that one of the Mopar hardtops had a hinged trim that closed over the top edge when you closed the door, but you'd just need an adhesive to bond it to the rubber seal on the tailgate glass.

 

HEY

I took the hood-rubberlist from a gmc van, ca -88 and cut it in two, sealed it with 3M,s rubber glue and used the original screws to attatch it to the pillars on my estate.. In the tailgate i drilled a hole, and put in a small rubberhose to drain the "ditch " where the window sets when it closes.... My car have always been dry in the back, but i havent figured the door seals out yet..

 

Wix keep up the great work love the transition thus far.

 

Hey guys, time for some pics! I am very happy with how this project is going, but I must admit I thought I would be farther down the line by this time.

It has been a long hot summer! But summer is over, and I am ready for some cooler weather!

























I chose smooth black sealer for the final substrate because that is as close to factory-fresh as I could get. Every surface panel is perfect, and ready for final finish, they just need to be lightly sanded with 1000 grit. When the car is painted, it will have a neutral sealer under the blue color coat.

David

 

Wix, that is freeken awesome!!

Man I can't wait to see this finnished!

 

That wagon is going to be absolutely stunning. I can't say enough about the design and how it all flows together better than factory. And the added touches enhance the whole car. Most importantly, you have done a stellar job, Wix. Your work goes beyond the best of the car guys to the top of the artiste group. With the attention to detail and the cleaning, sanding and painting of every nook in the car will assure that it will be on the road after you are long gone. What a wonderful car that is and, when finished, it will be way beyond wonderful. You should be very, very proud, my friend.

 

Wix, as has always been the case with your wagon, these pictures are blowing me away. I dare say this is going to be the most stunning '72 Buick wagon in the country. Your patience, diligence and commitment to the project are nothing short of mind boggling. I can't wait to see it when it's all done. I forget, are you going to go with wood on the side or no? Either way, it's just going to be breathtaking.

 

Yup - I totally agree... Your work and attention to detail is stunning!!!...

I hope I am able to see this car in person some day, 'cause it's gonna be a show-stopper!!!

 

Holy smokin' primer gun! That's awesome, like Tedy says. Museum Restoration grade workmanship.

 

That looks so good you should just leave it as it is....

Like seriously if that was mine I'd be dragging my ass to get it back together just so I could look at it one more day!

 

Wix....I would like to know what product you used to paint the floors etc. It has the same sheen as factory. I have never been able to find the right paint sheen for the black painted areas on a car. Especially if it is a rust proof product. It is usually too glossy or too flat.