Weather Stripping
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From: Syracuse NY
Car: 84 Z-28
Engine: 305 HO
Transmission: r-700
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: Weather Stripping
Thats a heck of a deal even if they are re-pops !
(I just installed a set of re-pops on my 84, They look good and fit well)
As long as their new.
Heck if they were OEM you could resell them and make a few bucks.
(I just installed a set of re-pops on my 84, They look good and fit well)
As long as their new.
Heck if they were OEM you could resell them and make a few bucks.
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From: Mantua NJ
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: Weather Stripping
I paid $400+ for a complete set!!!If it's a complete set,jump on it.
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From: Florida
Car: 87 IROC-Z, 82 Pace Car
Re: Weather Stripping
Is this the set from the guy on eBay that found them in the GTA that he bought? If so, they are not OEM. They are OER and there are a few on these boards that have installed and regretted installing OER weatherstripping.
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From: NYC
Car: 1982 Recaro TA, 1989 TTA#948
Re: Weather Stripping
If it is GM make sure it is in the original packaging with the original part number. I am not sure if they have the part number stamped on them anywhere. OER comes in a black and yellow box and says OER on the packaging. Avoid it as it is crap.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Mantua NJ
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: Weather Stripping
Some have trouble with the OERs and some don't,I had no problem whatsoever,I took my time,test fitted a couple times(especially on the T Tops)before I glued them down.Tip
nce you get them installed,if you can,leave the tops and doors closed up for a couple days,this will make it easier for the rubbers to take form.Have patience,don't rush it!!!
nce you get them installed,if you can,leave the tops and doors closed up for a couple days,this will make it easier for the rubbers to take form.Have patience,don't rush it!!! Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Mantua NJ
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: Weather Stripping
For that price,I'm almost positive that their not OEM.
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From: LI, NY
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: 355
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: Weather Stripping
OER is def nothing like OEM. But IMHO its really not worth $250+ per weather strip piece just for OEM. There is no justifying the cost of OE weatherstrip.
OEM def installs better, but OER just takes a little more effort to get what you want out of them. Also OER tends to be slightly thicker and softer.
OEM def installs better, but OER just takes a little more effort to get what you want out of them. Also OER tends to be slightly thicker and softer.
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From: Dumfries, VA
Car: 1985 Z28
Engine: 334 Stroker Superram 222/230
Transmission: Full Manual 700R4 / 3k Street Edge
Axle/Gears: 3.90 Eaton, Moser, Richmond & More
Re: Weather Stripping
Where are you guys buying your weatherstripping from?
I picked up a brand new metro kit from fleabay for my T-Top that included EVERY piece of weatherstripping for the whole car (Except the cowl strip) for $250.
I picked up a brand new metro kit from fleabay for my T-Top that included EVERY piece of weatherstripping for the whole car (Except the cowl strip) for $250.
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From: LI, NY
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: 355
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: Weather Stripping
I got mine from sofseal. 57$ for both doors. Its not bad just doesn't come with the OE backing.
Ive seen OEM weatherstrip go for up to 350$ a piece. Yea crazy if you ask me.
Ive seen OEM weatherstrip go for up to 350$ a piece. Yea crazy if you ask me.
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From: Florida
Car: 87 IROC-Z, 82 Pace Car
Re: Weather Stripping
OER is def nothing like OEM. But IMHO its really not worth $250+ per weather strip piece just for OEM. There is no justifying the cost of OE weatherstrip.
OEM def installs better, but OER just takes a little more effort to get what you want out of them. Also OER tends to be slightly thicker and softer.
OEM def installs better, but OER just takes a little more effort to get what you want out of them. Also OER tends to be slightly thicker and softer.
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From: LI, NY
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: 355
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: Weather Stripping
I can buy 4 sets of after market strips that hawks sells for the price of their oem ones. There is justification....but no justification in the cost.
Still gonna get the same for a car regardless if you go to sell it. Its on you if you decided to spend over 1k on weatherstripping. That's just **** if you ask me.
Still gonna get the same for a car regardless if you go to sell it. Its on you if you decided to spend over 1k on weatherstripping. That's just **** if you ask me.
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