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dmartin1 · 01-01-2015, 11:38 PM

so in process of building my 69 pickup, i bought new rubber while restoring my column.

i installed the column to firewall seal and the column around 4 months ago. the truck just sits, hasnt been drivn(no motor)

i went out today and was working under the dash on wiring, looked over and could see sunlight through the seal.

the rubber has literally rotted all the way around the column,with just threads hanging on. are these only supposed to last 4 months?! lol i am kind of bummed.

leftybass209 · 01-02-2015, 12:36 AM

Hmmm, both my floor grommet and dash grommet are from classic parts and mine are in perfect condition. On for around 8 months now. Sorry to hear about that.

**leddzepp** · 01-02-2015, 01:09 AM

I buy all rubber and weatherstripping products from Classicheartbeat or GMCPaul. No disappointments.

69-72 · 03-27-2015, 08:53 AM

It's funny how the original rubber from 40 years ago was made so much better than the reproduction stuff made now. I wouldn't necessarily blame classic parts for the quality of what's out there. I guess being In the desert would be the ultimate test for the product. Maybe try looking for some good original pieces, that's gonna be the best option.

01-01-2015, 11:38 PM	#1
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	classicparts rubber stuff so in process of building my 69 pickup, i bought new rubber while restoring my column. i installed the column to firewall seal and the column around 4 months ago. the truck just sits, hasnt been drivn(no motor) i went out today and was working under the dash on wiring, looked over and could see sunlight through the seal. the rubber has literally rotted all the way around the column,with just threads hanging on. are these only supposed to last 4 months?! lol i am kind of bummed. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-02-2015, 12:36 AM	#2
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: classicparts rubber stuff Hmmm, both my floor grommet and dash grommet are from classic parts and mine are in perfect condition. On for around 8 months now. Sorry to hear about that.

01-02-2015, 01:09 AM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: classicparts rubber stuff I buy all rubber and weatherstripping products from Classicheartbeat or GMCPaul. No disappointments. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-27-2015, 08:53 AM	#4
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: classicparts rubber stuff It's funny how the original rubber from 40 years ago was made so much better than the reproduction stuff made now. I wouldn't necessarily blame classic parts for the quality of what's out there. I guess being In the desert would be the ultimate test for the product. Maybe try looking for some good original pieces, that's gonna be the best option. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery



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