Vent window weatherstripping clips?

[Michael C.]

Hello All,

I'm replacing the vent window weatherstripping on my 67 coupe. I removed the vent window assembly from the door. I chose to remove the two hidden rivets on the frame instead of the exterior rivet in order to remove vent window/frame from assembly. When replacing weatherstripping I have read several threads that speak of clips that must be seated in the channel. Is this only on original weatherstripping? I ordered the replacement from Corvette Rudder. They don't have any kind of clip that I see. Any advise will be appreciated.

Mike C.

[Jim S.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Mike,

I think this is what you are talking about . There are a few metal clips attached to the weather strip , that wedge into the channel of the vent window assembly. Both my original (shown in the picture) and the replacements I have , do have a few of these metal clips attached. I am not sure that not having them would make much difference though .

Jim

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Jim,

I didn't see any of these kind of clips when a removed old or with the new weatherstripping. I wonder of there is a source for them? Seems like they are something that would be needed. The photo helps a lot.

Mike C.

[Jim S.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

It may also be a difference between coupes and convertibles. I have a convertible , and I noticed yours is a coupe. I don't know why , but it may be.

Also, again I don't see why in the long run , it would make much difference one way or the other whether the glue , or the glue and the clips help hold it in . Better minds than mine will have to chime in .

Jim

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

I may be wrong and someone correct me please if so but, I don't believe any glue should be used in their installation. I think there is a slight difference in the coupe vs. the vert. They are different weatherstrippings I know. Possible at the top of the vent window where it meets the folding top.

Mike C.

[Mike M.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

no glue is used. the clips are necessary to retain the weatherstrip to its frame. i wouldn't trust any repos without the imbedded metal strip with their integral clips . tabs would be a better description for these retainers. not sure if coupes differ from roadsters but both have the tabs on their original weatherstrips. i may have extra original NOS weaterstrips. PM me. mike

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

I didn't think glue was used. I weatherstripping does lock into the channel well w/o the retainers. I would like to do it the factory correct way however. Also I always have some difficulty getting the vent window fully seated with using my other hand to help it close. Maybe the retainers will remedy this. I understand the rubber will take time to break in some and take on the shape of the vent window. The old ones I removed were the same way. Needed some help to close completely.

I see Dave Zuberer has updated his article on Corvette Door Anatomy this year. The article is a great reference but states nothing about the retainers. If you can find a set with the retainers, I can supply installation photos to him for an update if he wanted.

Mike C.

[Mike M.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

mike: i only have one pair of nos coupe vent W/S and need to keep them. i do have a couple pair of used, decent coupe W/S that i'll give you if you will PM me your snail mail address. btw, these W/S are in group 10.562. the coupe pn's are 3841623 and 624. the nos coupe measure between 13 5/8 to 13 3/4" where as the NOS roadster W/S measure 13" OL. the roadster pn's are 3823307/308.i see that long island has them for the coupe and roadster @ about $45 each. i don't know if LI has original NOS or repos altho i suspect they have repos.the LI W/S are in section 42, #42-06/7 for coupes and 42-42-26A/B for the roadsters. don't know if LI's have the metal tabs. good luck. mike

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Mike,

I understand about wanting to hold onto those W/S. Do your used ones have the retainers on them?

Mike C.

[Mike M.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

yes, they have the tabs to retain them. the tabs Rarely
break off. mike

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Mike,

You have my snail mail address. I PMed it to you last Nov. If you can't locate it let me know and I'll resend it.

Thanks so much

Mike C.

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Anyone have s source of NOS or repop with the retainers?

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Called Long Island Corvette. They haven't heard of these retainers????

[Mike M.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

mike: call LI back. tell them the metal strip embedded in the rubber weatherstrip has tabs, not clips, that are an in tegral part of the embedded metal strip. perhaps they mis-understood your question. i'm certain richard, who owns LI, is aware of the tabs. if nobody can supply u with repos with tabs, do u want me to mail out the pair of used ones? mike

[Michael C.]

Re: Vent window weatherstripping clips?

Mike,

Before I call them back just to be clear we are both talking about the coupe version of the weatherstrip correct? I believe there are differences between the coupe and convertible. Looking at their website, the w/s for the convertible has the tabs, however the coupe version doesn't. I will call them back after I hear back from you. Hold off on mailing the others until I hear back from LI.

Thanks
Mike C.