Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > Body
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?

Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modification.
Sponsored by ThirdGen Ranch

Welcome to ThirdGen.org!
Welcome to ThirdGen.org.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join the ThirdGen.org community today!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 06-25-2009, 11:56 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Both of my Firebirds could use door weather stripping.

I found a GM dealer OEM site, $175 a side.... wow!

FOR A PEICE of RUBBER that DRIES and DIES....oh man.

Another aftermarket site, $89 (a side, or both don't know probably a side) wow!

Can ANYONE point me to good fitting door weather stripping for a FAIR price?


My guess is the bone yard is probably STRIPPED! (no pun intended) Of these peices.


Last edited by Torque22; 06-26-2009 at 02:02 AM.
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-26-2009, 10:18 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
FYRCHKN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posts: 991
Car: 1988 RS Convertible
Engine: LT-1
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi w/PBR's

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Which pieces are you talking about? The window sweeps? I just bought a pair of GM pieces for $75. Or is it the door seals? I just got a GM pair of those for $60.
__________________
1988 Drop Top RS... LT-1/700R4/3.23 1LE brakes all around behind polished Y2K's, 36/24mm sway bars, wonder bar, koni yellows, and a few other "goodies"
....still sporting trailer park 5 color paint for now.
88 RS vert build thread

Creator of the first steel Firebird heat extractor hood

Check out The ULITIMATE budget paint job
FYRCHKN is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-26-2009, 11:02 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Well if you are truly asking, I need both.

I was originally asking about the door seals.

Can you hook me up with where you got them from?

Was it a website?

Thank you, for sure.
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 03:04 PM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Are you telling me only one person on this board had to replace these door seals?

Bump.
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 03:41 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
89-bird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pigeon Forge ,TN
Posts: 780
Car: Firebird
Engine: 2.8 v/6
Transmission: t/5
Axle/Gears: open/3.42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Look up lonestarcarparts on ebaymotors they sell a 12pc kit for $299 and change plus shipping I'm thinking of buying because it has the window sweeps inner and outer ,door roof seals ,door seals ,hatch seal ,hood seal ,and two others I can't remember all in one kit and other places $60 plus for just the outer sweeps and around $100 for the door seals .
__________________
Mighty 2.8 power . Enough said .
89-bird is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 04:04 PM   #6
naf
Supreme Member
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lexington, SC
Posts: 3,244
Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/ccc q-jet
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt

Classifieds Rating: (4)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

I've used original GM and aftermarket sweeps from Hawks and 1AAuto. Couldn't tell a difference among the different sets I've used. Probably installed half a dozen over the years. Even with the OEM I still had to drill a few of the mounting holes as they don't exactly line up with what's there.

I also picked up a set of the door weather stripping from 1AAuto a few years back. They didn't have the hard plastic inside the molded ends. The ends had to be secured with weatherstripping adhesive, but they've held up fine with no issues.
__________________
"A man who voluntarily drives a car like that and still manages to maintain such impervious confidence that it will faithfully start the next time he turns that key is an encouragement for us all to take greater risks in life."

naf is online now vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 04:20 PM   #7
Supreme Member
 
89ROC-Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,355
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 370 LSX, LS3 Top End
Transmission: Built T-56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08

Classifieds Rating: (7)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

I used the GM window sweeps and like said above i did have to dremel out a few of the holes.

I also used Metro Moulded Door frame seals. Not the best but i used some 3M weatherstrip adheisive and they seem to be OK. I should have used GM door seals.
__________________
'89 IROC - 370" LSX * Diamond Clutch * BUILT T-56 * FULL UMI Spohn Hotpart ES Tubular Suspension * HSW N2O & MicroEDGE * NANO
'98 Trans Am - Stock LS1 * Circle-D 4C Stall * Built 4l60E * SLP Lid * ORY * WELD RACING Prostar XP's * MT ET Streets * Boost to Come!
<-----More in vB Garage
89ROC-Z is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 05:10 PM   #8
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Quote:
Which pieces are you talking about? The window sweeps? I just bought a pair of GM pieces for $75. Or is it the door seals? I just got a GM pair of those for $60.
FYRCHKN---

Nice job on your paint job by-the-way.

I just got done reading through you post in this section.

Can't believe you accomplished that with a Wagner!

Not bad for $120 job.

Last edited by Torque22; 06-27-2009 at 05:13 PM.
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 05:22 PM   #9
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Ok.

I changed my mind. I was going to steal most of the door parts (rubber and seals) from one Firebird and use towards the other, but after seeing what FYRCHKN accomplished painting his car himself, I decided I was going to paint my 88 instead and keep it. It isn't in bad shape, but I planned to use it as a parts car, namly for the interior and door parts (all the door/window seals).

So to make a lond story shorter - My 91 needs all the seals for the doors. None on the body. No window seals and such. Just every seal that is on the doors. Except maybe the wire harness seal between door and body.

Where can I find THAT kit? For both doors.


Here is my problem (yes that cd sleeve is holding up the window):











And these are my two 'Birds:

Thanks guys!!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Picture 005 cropped.jpg (266.1 KB, 10 views)
File Type: jpg Picture 014 cropped_edited-1.jpg (441.3 KB, 10 views)

Last edited by Torque22; 06-27-2009 at 06:13 PM.
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 11:26 PM   #10
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Any more info?

Come on guys, this is a common thing I am sure of it.

There has to be more suppliers than that, and if it is GM parts, who has the website with the cheapest price?

Bump.
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2009, 11:46 PM   #11
Supreme Member
 
89ROC-Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,355
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 370 LSX, LS3 Top End
Transmission: Built T-56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08

Classifieds Rating: (7)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

If your good friends with a pro body shop ask them to order them for you. The shop that did my paint gave me 30% off GM's price!

Another minnesotan! Check out the midwest region board.
__________________
'89 IROC - 370" LSX * Diamond Clutch * BUILT T-56 * FULL UMI Spohn Hotpart ES Tubular Suspension * HSW N2O & MicroEDGE * NANO
'98 Trans Am - Stock LS1 * Circle-D 4C Stall * Built 4l60E * SLP Lid * ORY * WELD RACING Prostar XP's * MT ET Streets * Boost to Come!
<-----More in vB Garage
89ROC-Z is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-28-2009, 11:07 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
89-bird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pigeon Forge ,TN
Posts: 780
Car: Firebird
Engine: 2.8 v/6
Transmission: t/5
Axle/Gears: open/3.42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Quote:
Originally Posted by 89-bird View Post
Look up lonestarcarparts on ebaymotors they sell a 12pc kit for $299 and change plus shipping I'm thinking of buying because it has the window sweeps inner and outer ,door roof seals ,door seals ,hatch seal ,hood seal ,and two others I can't remember all in one kit and other places $60 plus for just the outer sweeps and around $100 for the door seals .
The other 2 seals are the triangle seals that cost around $30 a set.
89-bird is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-28-2009, 04:50 PM   #13
Supreme Member
 
89ROC-Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,355
Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 370 LSX, LS3 Top End
Transmission: Built T-56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08

Classifieds Rating: (7)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Quote:
Originally Posted by 89-bird View Post
The other 2 seals are the triangle seals that cost around $30 a set.
I've got like 3 sets of those. PM me if anyone wants some.
89ROC-Z is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-29-2009, 01:40 AM   #14
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Duluth, MN
Posts: 42

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

I found some good deals for seals ...and other PARTS on Ebay.

I am FINALLY relaxed now.


I have a car that has NO rust, BUT like I always heard....

...Southern cars are nice, body wise,

...but the interiors and rubber, is shot.



Well where I save without replacing body panels,

...I will spend in tid bit parts.


Oh well, I will trade.


I hate RUST!
Torque22 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-29-2009, 09:29 AM   #15
Sponsor
 
1ATony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pepperell
Posts: 1,632

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Weather stripping... you gotta be kidding me!

Quote:
Originally Posted by naf View Post
I've used original GM and aftermarket sweeps from Hawks and 1AAuto. Couldn't tell a difference among the different sets I've used. Probably installed half a dozen over the years. Even with the OEM I still had to drill a few of the mounting holes as they don't exactly line up with what's there.

I also picked up a set of the door weather stripping from 1AAuto a few years back. They didn't have the hard plastic inside the molded ends. The ends had to be secured with weatherstripping adhesive, but they've held up fine with no issues.
Thanks Naf,

Most of the weatherstrip that we carry is either from metro or original GM.
__________________
1A Auto Parts
Call Me Direct 1-866-403-3393
Camaro Parts| Pontiac Parts |1AAuto Blog
1ATony is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 06-29-2009, 09:29 AM
ThirdGen
1992 Camaro




Paid Advertisement


Reply

Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > Body

Tags
auto, door, iroc, maintaing, seals, weatherstriping
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

 


1982 Camaro '82 || 1983 Camaro '83 || 1984 Camaro '84 || 1985 Camaro '85 || 1986 Camaro '86 || 1987 Camaro '87 || 1988 Camaro '88 || 1989 Camaro '89 || 1990 Camaro '90 || 1991 Camaro '91 || 1992 Camaro '92


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:43 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright © 1997 - 2012 ThirdGen.org. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without the expressed, documented, and written consent of ThirdGen.org's Administrators.

Emails & Contact Details