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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Weather stripping

I have a 1984 Trans am, can anyone recommend a company that sells a complete weather stripping kit for the doors , rear hatch and T tops.

I would especially like to hear from anyone who have actually used product or have it installed on their car.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

I just bought a complete set from 1AAuto - a regular visitor to this board. The brand is Metro, which has gotten generally good reviews from our fellow forum members. Price was competitive.

It looks really nice - soft and well-formed. I hope to start installing it this weekend.
:edit: started on the install - see posts below.

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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by fyrebird68
I just bought a complete set from 1AAuto - a regular visitor to this board. The brand is Metro, which has gotten generally good reviews from our fellow forum members. Price was competitive.

It looks really nice - soft and well-formed. I hope to start installing it this weekend.


This is a nice set,if your inner door window sills are cracked,you could order them also from 1A.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstri...SK00131/525284

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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

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This is a nice set,if your inner door window sills are cracked,you could order them also from 1A.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstri...SK00131/525284
Actually, the set I bought included these sills. Nice sills, with weatherstrip already attached. Just attach 'em to your door cards.

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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

If you need help or have any questions you can shoot me a PM too, and I'll help you out. We have this kit, that should seal you up pretty good.

Tony
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstri...ampaign=1ATony
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

Thanks Tony, can you tell me what the difference is between this kit and #1AWSK00131. I do like the price of the one you recommend better.







Originally Posted by 1ATony
If you need help or have any questions you can shoot me a PM too, and I'll help you out. We have this kit, that should seal you up pretty good.

Tony
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstri...ampaign=1ATony
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by kleist
Thanks Tony, can you tell me what the difference is between this kit and #1AWSK00131. I do like the price of the one you recommend better.

This kit includes inner and outer sweeps 1AWSK00131, where the other kit does not.

Tony
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by fyrebird68
I just bought a complete set from 1AAuto - a regular visitor to this board. The brand is Metro, which has gotten generally good reviews from our fellow forum members. Price was competitive.
Started on my weatherstrip install:
  • Put in the first t-top strip last night. Fits really well, and its nice and soft. The top is a TIGHT fit after the strip is in. I silicone'd the t-top panel to get it to slide in the slot first time. I left the top in overnight - we'll see if it starts to settle in.
  • The little plastic pins that hold the B-pillar end to the body are a loose fit. I had to wedge them in while the glue dried.
  • The A-pillar end has no attachment to the body except for the glue. I wedged a shop rag in the opening and partially closed the door to hold the end down while the glue dried.
  • I recommend anyone who's doing weatherstrip installation read this booklet below. LOTS of good hints that I would not have known to do:
  • http://www.kt-s.net/media/T-Top%20Wa...k%20Manual.pdf

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

I had a shop install the 1A auto kit and now it leaks worse that it did with the 30 yr old seals.

I dont know what to do. I could cry





Originally Posted by fyrebird68
Started on my weatherstrip install:
  • Put in the first t-top strip last night. Fits really well, and its nice and soft. The top is a TIGHT fit after the strip is in. I silicone'd the t-top panel to get it to slide in the slot first time. I left the top in overnight - we'll see if it starts to settle in.
  • The little plastic pins that hold the B-pillar end to the body are a loose fit. I had to wedge them in while the glue dried.
  • The A-pillar end has no attachment to the body except for the glue. I wedged a shop rag in the opening and partially closed the door to hold the end down while the glue dried.
  • I recommend anyone who's doing weatherstrip installation read this booklet below. LOTS of good hints that I would not have known to do:
  • http://www.kt-s.net/media/T-Top%20Wa...k%20Manual.pdf
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by kleist
I had a shop install the 1A auto kit and now it leaks worse that it did with the 30 yr old seals.

I dont know what to do. I could cry
Then they did wrong!!!Get your money back
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by kleist
I had a shop install the 1A auto kit and now it leaks worse that it did with the 30 yr old seals.

I dont know what to do. I could cry
beware,most shops have techs that are younger than our cars!! they may SAY they can work on our cars .....but im finding its better to just do it yourself EVERY chance you get. im sorry for your loss
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Originally Posted by rusty vango
beware,most shops have techs that are younger than our cars!! they may SAY they can work on our cars .....but im finding its better to just do it yourself EVERY chance you get. im sorry for your loss
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Re: Weather stripping

Install it yourself. It takes some patience, but it is not that hard to do. I know I did a better job then I would have gotten if I paid someone to do it. - all the info is on this site to get the weatherstrip done properly.
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