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mox7nix
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 Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:18 am Post subject: Rear Vents |
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I'm restoring a 67 coupe. Getting the rubber seal into the vent window trim is difficult to say the least.
How do I get the rubber seal into the trim piece?
It doesn't slide in of course. Does it just take patience and a screwdriver?
Can't find an answer anywhere.
Thanks for helping. |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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Don't use a screwdriver on a seal. You'll damage it.
Use plastic seal/trim install tools
https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-and-molding-tool-set-5-piece-64126.html
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mox7nix
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| Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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| Thanks....I still need patience though, right? |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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| mox7nix wrote: |
| Thanks....I still need patience though, right? |
In large quantities. In fact almost all the seals on these cars require more patience and perseverance than anything.
Also this is a good trick from jeffrey8164 for the sharp bend
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I used WCM seals.
I put a length of fuel breather hose in it so the bend doesn’t kink up.
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66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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mox7nix
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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| Thanks for the great pictures....this should reallly help..... |
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jeffrey8164 
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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3foldfolly
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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| It can be installed solo but is easier if 2 people install with one person inside the car. Both installers working together using firm trim sticks. Start at the bottom edge at the divider bar and work your way back then up through the curve and then forward to the divider bar. The weatherstrips are usually an inch or so too long and the extra length will need to be trimmed off. Make sure your not stretching it length wise while installing or it may retract lengthwise after install. If you're weatherstrips have the curve molded into them you may not need to add the hose. It's a bitch like most Ghia body and trim related tasks but persistence and patience will get you there. |
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mox7nix
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Rear Vents |
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