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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 08:39 AM
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Weather stripping

Is it still possible to buy GM weather stripping for ttops and doors? I ordered door seals from hawks but after doing some reading I'm aftraid they won't fit right. I do not need ttop seals but my roof rail seal is leaking that does down the window. I thought about replacing the whole ttop seal since it is part of the roof rail seal. Just wondering if I could still find GM so I don't have to go aftermarket to make sure they fit correct.
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 09:53 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

Only if you can find NOS.
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 09:59 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

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Only if you can find NOS.
any suggestions on a good place to get aftermarket ones?
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 10:02 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

Hawks has a couple options.
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 12:11 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by Shaunejulian
any suggestions on a good place to get aftermarket ones?
I used the Steele Rubber kit on my hardtop and was very happy with them.
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Old Dec 8, 2023 | 11:17 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

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I used the Steele Rubber kit on my hardtop and was very happy with them.

Where did you get those and do you have part numbers by chance?

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Old Dec 9, 2023 | 07:42 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

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Where did you get those and do you have part numbers by chance?
Their online catalog. The website breaks it down to year, make, and model. They sell everything as a kit or individual seals that you may need. They even have the door glass front corner seals.
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 06:40 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by Shaunejulian
any suggestions on a good place to get aftermarket ones?
Pretty big topic of debate, since no one seems to make them as good as factory. I have Fairchild and am pleased with them. I also hear good things about Steele. Avoid OER weatherstrips like the plague.
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 06:48 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by KITT87
Pretty big topic of debate, since no one seems to make them as good as factory. I have Fairchild and am pleased with them. I also hear good things about Steele. Avoid OER weatherstrips like the plague.
Is your door weatherstrip Fairchild?...
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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 06:05 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

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Is your door weatherstrip Fairchild?...
Yeah, specifically the window/roof rail one. I’m gonna pick up the lower door ones soon (hopefully) since apparently Fairchild is one of the few brands that has the plastic inserts.
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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 06:07 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by KITT87
Pretty big topic of debate, since no one seems to make them as good as factory. I have Fairchild and am pleased with them. I also hear good things about Steele. Avoid OER weatherstrips like the plague.
just realized I should’ve clarified, I have a hardtop. Not sure if Fairchild’s T-top set is any good, but in my experience the brand isn’t just dumping out trash.
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