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  • Jim S.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • February 28, 1986
    • 1392

    66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

    Does anybody have an excellent picture of the exact length the Judges are looking for in the Hinge Pillar Post Weatherstrip.

    From the reviews I did of past posts , I have seen anywhere from even with the stainless steel channel , 1/2 inch above the stainless channel , 1 1/2 inches above the stainless channel , and lastly, slightly above the entire windshield post ...... Which by the way would be about 1 1/2 inches beyond the Stainless steel channel .

    The 66 JG states "extending slightly above the top of the post ". I assume that means 1 1/2 inches above the Channel , but I would like to be sure .

    If the latter is correct, does the extended rubber get glued to the post or just free float past the retainer ?

    Thanks ,

    Jim
  • Jim S.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • February 28, 1986
    • 1392

    #2
    Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

    OK, it looks like I picked a bad weekend to post this question . So I am bring it back up from page three . Also in addition to pictures , I will also throw out an option for some multiple choice feedback . A.B. C. or D.

    And again , if B.C.or D. is in fact correct, the second part of my question still applies.

    (If the latter is correct, does the extended rubber get glued to the post or just free float past the retainer ?)

    Thanks,

    Jim
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    • Mike M.
      NCRS Past President
      • May 31, 1974
      • 8365

      #3
      Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

      jim: i just the other day went to the storage area and retrieved a pair of NOR pillar weatherstrips i bought back in the 70's from GM. they are too long like in your photo DF. i simply took a razor blade and cut them down to your photo A. i've done it this way on the last 3 or 4 c-2 roadsters i've restored in the last 15-20 years. i'm not sure the NORS weatherstrips are dimensionally identical to what the boys in st louis dealt with. mike

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      • Alan D.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • December 31, 2004
        • 2026

        #4
        Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

        Looked for some old pictures, ng. However consider this; an original top and weather strip - it appears that some extra weather strip at top was planned for to seal up a possible hole at that intersection. Yes it has the weather strip about 1" beyond end of chrome.
        Sorry for poor photo, but you get the drift.
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        • Jim S.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • February 28, 1986
          • 1392

          #5
          Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

          Originally posted by Mike McCagh (14)
          jim: i just the other day went to the storage area and retrieved a pair of NOR pillar weatherstrips i bought back in the 70's from GM. they are too long like in your photo DF. i simply took a razor blade and cut them down to your photo A. i've done it this way on the last 3 or 4 c-2 roadsters i've restored in the last 15-20 years. i'm not sure the NORS weatherstrips are dimensionally identical to what the boys in st louis dealt with. mike
          Hello Mike ,

          Thanks for posting .

          I only have one set of weatherstripping , and it would require no cutting if I want it even with the top of the retainer, The 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches above the retainer is produced by me stretching it .

          I am not sure if you have chimed in on this subject before , but as I mentioned , after reading numerous other archived posts , it seems you fall into the "flush with the top of the retainer" group .There seems to be a whole lot of other groups stating various other sizes above the retainer .

          Lastly the 66 JG states :"extending slightly above the top of the "POST ". With no picture beside that remark , and if taken literally , would mean it extends 1 & 1/2 inches above the retainer. That theory also seems to coincide with your NOS pieces .

          So you can see my confusion , and therefore my request for some pictures .

          Again thanks ,

          Jim

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          • Mike M.
            NCRS Past President
            • May 31, 1974
            • 8365

            #6
            Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

            jim: the NORS GM weatherstrips i got over the counter in the 70's extend exactly 1 1/2" above the slope of the windshield stainless moulding without stretching them. i tried compressing this excess but no way. there is a molded hole in their upper ends, as if they were intended to be fastened to the stainless moulding. sorry to say, i discarded any originals i removed from various roadsters over the years. if i don't cut about an inch of the excess off the weatherstrips(i.e., leave them dangling at their upper ends, i think it would look like bubba installed them . considering appearance only, and disregarding "sealing" the car up, i've elected over the years to trim the excess. good luck. mike

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            • Jim S.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • February 28, 1986
              • 1392

              #7
              Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

              Originally posted by Alan Drake (43261)
              Looked for some old pictures, ng. However consider this; an original top and weather strip - it appears that some extra weather strip at top was planned for to seal up a possible hole at that intersection. Yes it has the weather strip about 1" beyond end of chrome.
              Sorry for poor photo, but you get the drift.
              Alan ,

              Not all that poor a quality , and exactly the type of picture I was looking for .

              Now if someone knows definitely what measurement that extra length is , and will just chime in , I am almost done ! I still wonder if that extra was attached in some way or just hung there ?



              Thanks !

              Jim

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              • Jim S.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • February 28, 1986
                • 1392

                #8
                Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

                Originally posted by Mike McCagh (14)
                jim: the NORS GM weatherstrips i got over the counter in the 70's extend exactly 1 1/2" above the slope of the windshield stainless moulding without stretching them. i tried compressing this excess but no way. there is a molded hole in their upper ends, as if they were intended to be fastened to the stainless moulding. sorry to say, i discarded any originals i removed from various roadsters over the years. if i don't cut about an inch of the excess off the weatherstrips(i.e., leave them dangling at their upper ends, i think it would look like bubba installed them . considering appearance only, and disregarding "sealing" the car up, i've elected over the years to trim the excess. good luck. mike
                Mike ,

                It sounds like the 1 & 1/2 inch'ers might be correct .

                I agree with you that the excess looks horrible . Further , that was part two of my original question . If left to extend above the retainer that much , was it attached in some way ? If not it seems it still would not be much of a sealer !

                Jim

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                • Alan D.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • December 31, 2004
                  • 2026

                  #9
                  Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

                  The passenger's side is 1" extra while driver's side is 1/2" It is not glued!

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                  • Mike M.
                    NCRS Past President
                    • May 31, 1974
                    • 8365

                    #10
                    Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

                    there is/was no indication of any fasteners used to secure the upper 1 1/2" of weatherstrip to the stainless trim, in spite of the molded hole. i suspect that if the 1 1/2" excess was present on the st louis assembly line,and it was indeed fastened to the stainless trim, then the only method i can perceive would be the use of adhesives(which i suspect wouldn't last too long attempting to adhere adhesive to polished stainless steel. mike

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                    • Jim S.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • February 28, 1986
                      • 1392

                      #11
                      Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

                      Originally posted by Alan Drake (43261)
                      The passenger's side is 1" extra while driver's side is 1/2" It is not glued!
                      Alan, I didn't realize that the picture was of your own car . That sums it up quite nicely ! It also explains the various measurements given by other members of this forum. Even your own car varies by half an inch side to side ! To both you and Mike , as Robin Williams used to say , "Thank you for playing !!!

                      Jim

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                      • Stewart L.
                        Very Frequent User
                        • February 29, 1980
                        • 351

                        #12
                        Re: 66 Convertible Hinge Pillar weather strip Length

                        Here is an original weatherstrip compared to a repo. The repo does not have enough room for the vent glass frame to fit plus its too short. Here is a photo of a 66 with the original weatherstrip.

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