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thecatseye66 · 06-06-2005, 12:26 PM

I want to buy a new set of window felts and door weatherstripping for my '68 but I want to know if there area any brands/vendors I should NOT use before I buy. There are a few vendors selling 8 and 10 piece kits on evil-bay for decent prices but I have no idea what I'm getting...

Advice?

Old Yeller 1970 · 06-07-2005, 09:35 PM

Have you considered JC Witney? They've been around awhile so I figure they should have decent stuff and I think they are reasonably priced.

OhioChevy · 06-07-2005, 11:00 PM

Try one of the vendors that help promote this board. I have bought from
Mothertruckers and GMC Paul and found both to be very good to deal with.

Don

Sillyoldman · 06-08-2005, 01:40 AM

Chevy duty has been real good to me. My felts & door seals came from Ebay , they worked great.

Old Yeller 1970 · 06-08-2005, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioChevy

Try one of the vendors that help promote this board. I have bought from
Mothertruckers and GMC Paul and found both to be very good to deal with.

Don

I'd second that.

4x4Poet · 06-08-2005, 03:19 AM

Everyone I've ever talked to about weatherstripping quality says that SofSeal weatherstripping is the best, but I have yet to research whether SofSeal has our trucks covered. Nor have I had a chance to use their products. I have heard some say SofSeal is the most expensive, by far.

One of the problems with all the usually wonderful 67-72 vendors is that they don't list brand names on most parts they sell. In my parts ordering experiences, parts mfrs run the gamut from GM to off-brands, made-in-USA to made-in-Taiwan, exact mfr listed to no mfr listed, distributor listed to no distributor listed, etc. I've come to appreciate those vendors that can speak in detail to the actual source of the part. Of course, this info takes precious phone time, so I try to only ask on those items that are high cost or that I'm not yet familiar with.

72c5 · 06-08-2005, 09:05 AM

anybody have the SofSeal website? http://www.metrommp.com/ this is NOT is is it?

smokekiki · 06-08-2005, 09:24 AM

It is www.soffseal.com also www.steelerubber.com But i would check with a vendor first.All the vendors I have talked to and bought from have always taken the time,without rushing to get You off the phone,to answer questions.

72c5 · 06-08-2005, 09:30 AM

thx Mike, i use the board vendors, just sometimes like to see producers website.......btw ths LMC weatherstrip kits are not OEM quality..........

smokekiki · 06-08-2005, 09:37 AM

Did You read this thread about using s-10 weather stripping? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=159006

72c5 · 06-08-2005, 09:48 AM

yea that's great thx, got me to thinking! but i'll end up hacking it off at the door post end in the back (on a blazer) and then i'll have to come up with a neat way of finishing off the raw end.........but that HD steel reinforced weatherstrip that presses on is much nicer than the flimsy rubber stuff i got new from you know who........my 69 had the steel-lined press-on stuff on it when i bot it, but i'm not sure that was the original weatherstripping, but it looked it.......so that is the stuff i'm looking for new......

thecatseye66 · 06-08-2005, 11:19 AM

Since I started this thread the search has come back online and I found out about the s-10 weatherstripping for the doors and I'm convinced I want to give that a try.

The thing I'm concerned about more is the quality of the felts, run channels, and dividers. I once ordered some for a Camaro I sold and the felt was very thin and the whole set was kind of flimsy and cheap.

I DEFINITELY will buy from a board member (thanks for those stainless sill plates, Paul--they look great) but I kind of wanted a review of the products from all you guys.

BubbaGreen · 06-08-2005, 07:08 PM

If you call up soffseal, they have a kit that is not listed on there website (for some reason) for the 67-72 trucks. Plus a few other nick-nak seals. I have their seals, but they are not installed yet. First overview, they seem to be of excellent quality.

06-06-2005, 12:26 PM	#1
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Best new weatherstripping? I want to buy a new set of window felts and door weatherstripping for my '68 but I want to know if there area any brands/vendors I should NOT use before I buy. There are a few vendors selling 8 and 10 piece kits on evil-bay for decent prices but I have no idea what I'm getting... Advice? __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

06-08-2005, 01:40 AM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Chevy duty has been real good to me. My felts & door seals came from Ebay , they worked great. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-08-2005, 03:19 AM	#6
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Everyone I've ever talked to about weatherstripping quality says that SofSeal weatherstripping is the best, but I have yet to research whether SofSeal has our trucks covered. Nor have I had a chance to use their products. I have heard some say SofSeal is the most expensive, by far. One of the problems with all the usually wonderful 67-72 vendors is that they don't list brand names on most parts they sell. In my parts ordering experiences, parts mfrs run the gamut from GM to off-brands, made-in-USA to made-in-Taiwan, exact mfr listed to no mfr listed, distributor listed to no distributor listed, etc. I've come to appreciate those vendors that can speak in detail to the actual source of the part. Of course, this info takes precious phone time, so I try to only ask on those items that are high cost or that I'm not yet familiar with. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 06-08-2005 at 03:22 AM.

06-08-2005, 09:24 AM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	It is www.soffseal.com also www.steelerubber.com But i would check with a vendor first.All the vendors I have talked to and bought from have always taken the time,without rushing to get You off the phone,to answer questions. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

06-08-2005, 09:37 AM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Did You read this thread about using s-10 weather stripping? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=159006 __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

06-07-2005, 09:35 PM	#2
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Have you considered JC Witney? They've been around awhile so I figure they should have decent stuff and I think they are reasonably priced.

06-07-2005, 11:00 PM	#3
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Try one of the vendors that help promote this board. I have bought from Mothertruckers and GMC Paul and found both to be very good to deal with. Don

06-08-2005, 09:05 AM	#7
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	anybody have the SofSeal website? http://www.metrommp.com/ this is NOT is is it?

06-08-2005, 09:30 AM	#9
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	thx Mike, i use the board vendors, just sometimes like to see producers website.......btw ths LMC weatherstrip kits are not OEM quality..........

06-08-2005, 09:48 AM	#11
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	yea that's great thx, got me to thinking! but i'll end up hacking it off at the door post end in the back (on a blazer) and then i'll have to come up with a neat way of finishing off the raw end.........but that HD steel reinforced weatherstrip that presses on is much nicer than the flimsy rubber stuff i got new from you know who........my 69 had the steel-lined press-on stuff on it when i bot it, but i'm not sure that was the original weatherstripping, but it looked it.......so that is the stuff i'm looking for new......

06-08-2005, 11:19 AM	#12
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Since I started this thread the search has come back online and I found out about the s-10 weatherstripping for the doors and I'm convinced I want to give that a try. The thing I'm concerned about more is the quality of the felts, run channels, and dividers. I once ordered some for a Camaro I sold and the felt was very thin and the whole set was kind of flimsy and cheap. I DEFINITELY will buy from a board member (thanks for those stainless sill plates, Paul--they look great) but I kind of wanted a review of the products from all you guys. __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

06-08-2005, 07:08 PM	#13
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	If you call up soffseal, they have a kit that is not listed on there website (for some reason) for the 67-72 trucks. Plus a few other nick-nak seals. I have their seals, but they are not installed yet. First overview, they seem to be of excellent quality. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich



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