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Old 04-21-2009, 06:04 AM   #1
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where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Hi,

i bought aftermarket t-top weatherstrip but didn't keep water out of the car so i want to buy new GM weatherstrip. GM are more expensive but there are better than aftermarket.

can someone tell me where I can buy GM weatherstrip ?

classic industries sell that:
http://www.classicindustries.com/con...rchCatalogId=3

is it a good quality ?

http://www.youngsfbody.com/inc/sdetail/38823

and this one ?

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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

I bought my GM 8 piece t-top weatherstrip kit from Hawks. I believe it was $500. I haven't installed it yet since my car is in the shop getting painted now, but it better work well for that price!
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

ok ! thanks for your answer

you're talking about this kit ?
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...kit8piece.aspx

i will probably buy this kit; it's expensive but it will work very well.

what sort of adhesive should i use with this kit ?
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

It says "New GM", I would verify...

I recently bought a new kit for my dad's Vette from Lonestar on Ebay, they also sell Camaro / Firebird sets and have a 15 year warranty...

A few years back, a friend worked at the local GM Dealership, I picked up all new GM stuff for my car with discount for about $700

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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Wow thats pricey these days..
I bought all new GM TTOP weatherstrip kit (from GM) in 96 when I did my repaint on my 89 and it was 150 bux..
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

I bought my weatherstripping here... http://moderndaymuscle.com/
all the packages had GM stampings allll over it.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

my kit from Hawks was clearly labeled as a GM made product also. I think they sell an aftermarket manufacturer's kit for $250
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

We also offer this GM kit Firebird T-Top Weatherstrip and also just the GM T-Top seals if that's what you need. Driver side GM T-Top Seal , Passenger side GM T-Top Seal

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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

thanks for answers,

1ATony you ship only to USA; I'm in france so it is not possible for me.

86transam383 I think you are talking about this kit:
http://moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/888

it seems to me interessting because i just need the both side body mount t-top weatherstrip.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Some sites may need to update the web stores.. as the GM kit that was used.. # 10164133 has been discontinued by GM for some time now.. it was the BEST kit.. without a doubt..
If some of the resellers have some NOS.. BUY IT.. The 8 piece GM # 10164133 on the box and the seals are Canadian and labeled that way.. Go the extra and buy that kit.. you will not regret it. GM has disc'd parts of the kits contents.. the actual Top's side seals or tracks.. can't remember which .. but the main seals # 10198209 & 10198208 are still available .. so if Hawkes has some left.. that is a great price.
I used another 8 piece it on the market and its not noticed till you go to put them on .. but the actual seals around the top were molded too small.

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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

I would recommend Hawks thirdgen if you're looking for the 8 piece kit. I bought all of the weatherstripping new from a dealership a few years ago except for the roofrail pieces. I just recently ordered those pieces from GMPartsDirect.com.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

i bought my weather strip from softseal also pretty expensive but so far it has been very good. they have a lifetime garantee. know lots of people who have also used it and no probablem
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thanks for answers,

1ATony you ship only to USA; I'm in france so it is not possible for me.

86transam383 I think you are talking about this kit:
http://moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/888

it seems to me interessting because i just need the both side body mount t-top weatherstrip.

While we do not directly ship outside the US, we do have a shipping partner who does if you are still interested. PM me if you need more info.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Hey, Ive seen some of these kits that say "Not for aftermarket T-Tops" Is there a way to determine if the car is was an aftermarket T-Top install?
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Hey, Ive seen some of these kits that say "Not for aftermarket T-Tops" Is there a way to determine if the car is was an aftermarket T-Top install?
im assuming they are talking about the cars and concept kits. the c&c kits are shorter than the GM kit. look at the area on the roof between the front glass and the T top, this area on a c&c kit will be wider than the GM top.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Quickchicken's right; the factory tops are 30 1/4" wide at the center of the roof while the C&C tops are only 28" wide. Hope that helps.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

I just bought some OER weatherstripping for mine, havent installed it yet, but it wasnt that expensive.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Wow...glad I installed the GM kit on my car. Things are dry as a bone. Very similar to the 4th gen factory seals.
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

Does anyone have experience installing the weatherstripping? Did you use weatherstripping adhesive/sealer in all the channels? Maybe someone can point me in the right direction as far as finding instructions? Don't want have to do this twice.
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Does anyone have experience installing the weatherstripping? Did you use weatherstripping adhesive/sealer in all the channels? Maybe someone can point me in the right direction as far as finding instructions? Don't want have to do this twice.
Well from my experience installing weather stripping, i put it all in the car, take it to the car wash. If you have leaks, dry off the rails and the weather stripping and i personally use 3M Super Weather Stripping Adhesive to seal it all up. I figure if it can stand water under high pressure shooting on your car, it can handle the rain at any speed you drive... And as far as using adhesive, i use a small flat bladed screwdriver to put the adhesive in the rail in the weather stripping itself to insure it gets all the way down and i dont go overboard and get that goop all over everything. After that adhesive is on, its pretty much staying there without a doubt... But thats my
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Re: where: GM T-TOP weatherstrip

I wrote a nice article on it that I sent to Dirk eons ago...but he was on his way out and it never got published. I'll see if I can dig it up...I think its on my old computer. The online version died when my old website went offline.
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GM stripping from the dealership. Got it through my body guy and he gets a x% off.
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