Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

Weatherstrip question ???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 03:55 PM
  #1  
punzak18's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: PA
Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Weatherstrip question ???

My t tops leak and my old rubbers are rotting out so i am looking to buy new weatherstrip for my car. Is anyone familiar with "METRO" brand? I just want to know if that brand is reliable, or if anyone knows of a good brand that I should buy. Thanks
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:12 PM
  #2  
travis401's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,525
Likes: 7
From: Arlington, Tx
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: empty bay (for now)
Transmission: Built T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 stock posi disc
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

of the 2 companies that i know of that reproduce our weather stripping, (metro and sofseal) metro is the prefered. if you can afford genuine NOS gm, thats the way to go...

ive got metro ttop seals i just havent installed them yet to advise on fitment.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:59 PM
  #3  
punzak18's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: PA
Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

alright thanks, do u have any tips for installation? i was looking at my old rubbers and some parts of iit seem a little difficult to put in
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:23 AM
  #4  
travis401's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,525
Likes: 7
From: Arlington, Tx
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: empty bay (for now)
Transmission: Built T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 stock posi disc
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

havent put mine in yet. so i cant tell you from experience what parts are difficult.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:44 AM
  #5  
punzak18's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: PA
Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

ok, well if you get the chance to install anytime soon, please let me know how it went for you. thanks alot
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 11:50 AM
  #6  
ZZ3Astro's Avatar
Supreme Member
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,773
Likes: 7
From: Panama City FL
Car: 87 Iroc
Engine: Turbocharged 5.7 Pro-Fl-XT
Transmission: 700R4 for moment
Axle/Gears: 3.25 9 inch
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

I just did this for a friend's Firebird and I put up a video showing the basic process on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoqy-tWmR0k
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 12:15 PM
  #7  
naf's Avatar
naf
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,337
Likes: 71
From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

Metro's fine for most applications, although I prefer the GM for the t-tops (I've used both). You can still get the GM t-top seals through GM Parts Direct for under $300.

My window sweeps and door seals from 1AAuto are still new looking several years later.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2011 | 11:23 PM
  #8  
punzak18's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: PA
Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

great! thanks to all of you guys i apppreciiate it
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 02:10 PM
  #9  
1Aauto's Avatar
Former Sponsor
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,726
Likes: 4
From: Westford, MA
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

Originally Posted by punzak18
great! thanks to all of you guys i apppreciiate it
If you need help with anything just shoot me a PM and I can help yah out.
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2011 | 07:16 PM
  #10  
PAFORM350's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
From: Fleming Island, FL
Car: 1992 Formula 350
Engine: 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Weatherstrip question ???

try to get the factory gm ones. they truly fit best
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1Aauto
Sponsored Vendors
10
Apr 9, 2018 03:00 PM
1Aauto
Sponsored Vendors
0
Aug 26, 2015 02:18 PM
1Aauto
Sponsored Vendors
0
Aug 26, 2015 02:14 PM
1Aauto
Sponsored Vendors
0
Aug 24, 2015 03:40 PM
redmaroz
LTX and LSX
7
Aug 16, 2015 11:40 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:39 AM.