Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
06-02-2011 | 09:59 AM
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Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
Hi all,
Let me show my ignorance here...I've recently acquired a 92 T/A 'vert, and the car is overall in excellent shape. Which is probably bad for me, because that gives my OCD a chance to run wild and find stuff to worry about.
Specifically, behind the drivers side A-pillar interior trim, there is some sort of a seal/weatherstripping that is very brittle and is breaking. Is this common? Is there an easy fix?
Thanks in advance for the help, loving this site!
Let me show my ignorance here...I've recently acquired a 92 T/A 'vert, and the car is overall in excellent shape. Which is probably bad for me, because that gives my OCD a chance to run wild and find stuff to worry about.
Specifically, behind the drivers side A-pillar interior trim, there is some sort of a seal/weatherstripping that is very brittle and is breaking. Is this common? Is there an easy fix?
Thanks in advance for the help, loving this site!
06-02-2011 | 11:13 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Convertible
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Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
mines like that. Yeah, that piece is not very quality made like many of the misc pieces.
06-02-2011 | 11:54 PM
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Car: 1992 Trans Am Conv.
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Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
Not sure what trim you are asking about. Seals/trim pieces are available but expensive. When are you going to post some pics of your TA?
06-03-2011 | 08:53 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
I think he is talking about the rubber piece that is attached to the windshield A-pillar molding trim piece... its the same on all cars, just cut shorter on the Convertible.
If you find replacement, let us know and I will get some...
John
If you find replacement, let us know and I will get some...
John
06-03-2011 | 11:45 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
I was afraid of that. Seems like it would be terribly hard to find a close match, but I'll probably save it for a winter project.
And I'll get some pics posted soon!
And I'll get some pics posted soon!
06-06-2011 | 08:23 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
Honestly, if memory serves (without going and looking at it) The piece appears to be an extrusion with double stick tape, It did not appear like a molded piece, so it may be a common piece that just needs tape...
John
John
07-29-2011 | 08:26 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
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07-30-2011 | 09:31 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
Weatherstrip is of the charts, I just ordered the entire kit for my 91 Z convertible restoration, it was almost $900 for all the parts.
08-24-2011 | 02:39 AM
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Re: Weatherstripping? Behind A-Pillar
thirdgen ASC's are the most expensive of all Fbody's when it comes to weather stripping.
This is the cheapest I was able to find.. for around the tail lights and interior plastics I'm just going to use some generic weather stripping. Had I found out about this before I ordered the A1 kit.....
it comes in different sizes
http://www.jcwhitney.com/stick-on-re...DetailTabPanel
That's all the stripping for a vert with the exception of inner and outer window sweeps, the strip that go's across the hood (in front of the gutter) and the strip that go's around the tail lights. You should not need any of these anyway...
ordered my kit for just under $500. it's nice stuff and by far the cheapest that I could find. You may not need all the parts (I had no weather stripping at all), but you can get them separate. Call Tony
This is the cheapest I was able to find.. for around the tail lights and interior plastics I'm just going to use some generic weather stripping. Had I found out about this before I ordered the A1 kit.....
it comes in different sizes
http://www.jcwhitney.com/stick-on-re...DetailTabPanel
1987 - 1992 Chevy Camaro Convertible Weatherstrip Kit
This GM F-Body Convertible Top aftermarket replacement weatherstrip kit includes the following pieces:
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1 Convertible Rear Bow Seal
1 Convertible Top Header Bow Seal
2 Front Window Triangle Seals
1 Tonneau Cover Seal (door that covers convertible top when down)
If your weatherstripping is causing leaks allowing damaging rain in, then this weatherstrip kit is for you. Why not replace your old, hardened, rotted seal with this new, ready to install weatherstrip set.
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This GM F-Body Convertible Top aftermarket replacement weatherstrip kit includes the following pieces:
4 Convertible Top Roofrail Seals
2 Door Seals
1 Convertible Rear Bow Seal
1 Convertible Top Header Bow Seal
2 Front Window Triangle Seals
1 Tonneau Cover Seal (door that covers convertible top when down)
If your weatherstripping is causing leaks allowing damaging rain in, then this weatherstrip kit is for you. Why not replace your old, hardened, rotted seal with this new, ready to install weatherstrip set.
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1A Auto Parts Offers FREE SHIPPING On All Orders.
ordered my kit for just under $500. it's nice stuff and by far the cheapest that I could find. You may not need all the parts (I had no weather stripping at all), but you can get them separate. Call Tony
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