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badchev69 · 12-05-2006, 01:48 AM

Just wanted to get some opinions on weatherstrips for my top. It leaks bad due to the absence of the driprail deflectors. Also the door seals themselves are shot on the top itself.

I was just curious if anyone has had any good or bad luck with any of the aftermarket stuff available. LMC? Brothers? Year One? any others??

the other big trouble spots would be the hatch hinge seals and the outer seal itelf. Somehow i ended up with a sweet rust free blazer with one of the worst tops ive seen. Well the rubber anyways.

Also anyone else have trouble with the single wall tops condensating real bad? I guess i cant expect much less in Oregon.... Thanks guys.

RED72blazer · 12-05-2006, 02:03 AM

I've replaced all of my weatherstripping, it still leaks.

bouncytruck · 12-05-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

I've replaced all of my weatherstripping, it still leaks.

Ditto.

The market for weatherstripping on these trucks is quite small. The chances of there being multiple manufactures (at least on all the pieces) is slim. The repop products definately aren't as quality as the OEM.

I got most of mine from LMC simply because their price was about $120 less for all the top rubber than everyone else.

RED72blazer · 12-05-2006, 07:30 PM

I got mine from lmc too...

btw evertime I remove my top I like to put a little vasoline along the windshield and bedside's so the weatherstripping doesn't stick to the metal when I remove the top in the spring. Just hoping to make it last longer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-05-2006, 07:32 PM

Sounds like it's a waste of money to replace mine at this point

RED72blazer · 12-05-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Sounds like it's a waste of money to replace mine at this point

I have to say that it did significantly, cut down on the amount of water coming in...it just still leaks.

hotrodhomi · 12-06-2006, 12:17 PM

I have new rubber and mine still leaks.

badchev69 · 12-06-2006, 05:22 PM

Hey thanks guys i kinda figured as much. But im sure new stuff although crappy will be better than nothing at all. I have nothing on the bedrails, missing the deflecors and hinge seals. So there is a SIGNIFICANT amount of h2o flowing.....

RED72blazer · 12-07-2006, 12:28 AM

I would say I cut my h20 flow by 3/4 of what it was before.

12-05-2006, 01:48 AM	#1
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Weatherstrip opinions?? Just wanted to get some opinions on weatherstrips for my top. It leaks bad due to the absence of the driprail deflectors. Also the door seals themselves are shot on the top itself. I was just curious if anyone has had any good or bad luck with any of the aftermarket stuff available. LMC? Brothers? Year One? any others?? the other big trouble spots would be the hatch hinge seals and the outer seal itelf. Somehow i ended up with a sweet rust free blazer with one of the worst tops ive seen. Well the rubber anyways. Also anyone else have trouble with the single wall tops condensating real bad? I guess i cant expect much less in Oregon.... Thanks guys. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-05-2006, 02:03 AM	#2
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Weatherstrip opinions?? I've replaced all of my weatherstripping, it still leaks. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

12-05-2006, 07:30 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Weatherstrip opinions?? I got mine from lmc too... btw evertime I remove my top I like to put a little vasoline along the windshield and bedside's so the weatherstripping doesn't stick to the metal when I remove the top in the spring. Just hoping to make it last longer. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

12-05-2006, 07:32 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Weatherstrip opinions?? Sounds like it's a waste of money to replace mine at this point __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-06-2006, 12:17 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Weatherstrip opinions?? I have new rubber and mine still leaks. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

12-06-2006, 05:22 PM	#8
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Weatherstrip opinions?? Hey thanks guys i kinda figured as much. But im sure new stuff although crappy will be better than nothing at all. I have nothing on the bedrails, missing the deflecors and hinge seals. So there is a SIGNIFICANT amount of h2o flowing..... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-07-2006, 12:28 AM	#9
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Weatherstrip opinions?? I would say I cut my h20 flow by 3/4 of what it was before. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.



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