1969 Weatherstripping

[Michael C.]

I know I'm re-raising a well-worn topic, but after reading [maybe] hundreds of posts, I haven't seen these questions addressed in the last couple of years (but may have missed them). Knowing that supplier product quality changes from time to time, I thought I'd throw this out again.

It seems as though Dr. Rebuild and Corvette Rubber are the most often mentioned as good sources for weatherstripping. The Doc refers to latex as "smoke & mirror subterfuge." I've seen some posts stating the original w/s had a latex strip. Any truth to this?

My car is a September 69 t-top. I want to replace all w/s, so the Doc makes it simple by offering an "Authentic 16 Piece" kit. I don't see a similar kit on the CR site, but I'm sure they could bundle the appropriate pieces if I call them. So at this time I can't compare prices.

Have any of you had recent experience with either source? One source provide a better fit than the other? Can I expect the compression issue with both (meaning I'll have to slam doors for a while)?

Should any "protectant" be applied after installation?

I will appreciate your thoughts.

Mike

[Joe L.]

Re: 1969 Weatherstripping

I know I'm re-raising a well-worn topic, but after reading [maybe] hundreds of posts, I haven't seen these questions addressed in the last couple of years (but may have missed them). Knowing that supplier product quality changes from time to time, I thought I'd throw this out again.

It seems as though Dr. Rebuild and Corvette Rubber are the most often mentioned as good sources for weatherstripping. The Doc refers to latex as "smoke & mirror subterfuge." I've seen some posts stating the original w/s had a latex strip. Any truth to this?

My car is a September 69 t-top. I want to replace all w/s, so the Doc makes it simple by offering an "Authentic 16 Piece" kit. I don't see a similar kit on the CR site, but I'm sure they could bundle the appropriate pieces if I call them. So at this time I can't compare prices.

Have any of you had recent experience with either source? One source provide a better fit than the other? Can I expect the compression issue with both (meaning I'll have to slam doors for a while)?

Should any "protectant" be applied after installation?

I will appreciate your thoughts.

Mike

Mike-----


Usually, the Doc has identified the best manufacturing source for each individual piece of weatherstrip and that's what he sells.

As far as protectant goes, the best is a very thin application of silicone grease, well rubbed into the weatherstrip. I use and recommend GM #12345579.

[Michael C.]

Re: 1969 Weatherstripping

Thanks Joe.

Mike

[John H.]

Re: 1969 Weatherstripping

Thanks Joe.

Mike

Mike -

You might also try DuPont "Krytox" as a surface lubricant for the weatherstrips - that's what the OEM's use today.

[Michael C.]

Re: 1969 Weatherstripping

John,
It appears as though DuPont makes an entire line of Krytox products. Can you tell me specifically which product you're referring to.
Thanks

[John H.]

Re: 1969 Weatherstripping

John,
It appears as though DuPont makes an entire line of Krytox products. Can you tell me specifically which product you're referring to.
Thanks

Michael -

No, not offhand - last time I bought it in a (Chrysler) plant was in 1994; a DuPont product specialist should be able to steer you to the right product.