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therusty Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2016 Posts: 78 Location: Canada
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:05 pm Post subject: complete rubber kit |
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besides J #ugs where I could purchase a complete rubber kit in 1 go. As J #ugs wont ship outside US |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9770 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:33 am Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
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therusty Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2016 Posts: 78 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:41 am Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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I did order a few parts through them , besides C1p is there anyone else? |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:41 am Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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West coast metric. Wolfsburg west. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
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smitty24 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2008 Posts: 2723 Location: Salem, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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I would opt for WCM. Just installed a WW kit on my ‘56. Their quality is not what it once was. I installed the windows and seals myself with the deluxe metal trim. The rubber looks terrible on some of the windows. It not only seems to fit poorly in spots, but the rubber itself has odd molding marks and unevenness in various spots, almost like it got too hot and melted slightly in spots. I’ve used WCM on buses in the past and it was always the same consistent style and qaulity. The window grooves on my WW kit don’t seem deep enough either. I’m debating pulling it all back out and using WCM. When I first started buying from WW in 2003 or so, many if their products were superior to anything else in the aftermarket. The last few years I’ve seen some real changes from them and it isn’t good. |
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therusty Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2016 Posts: 78 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:03 am Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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Thank you for the suggestions . |
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bluebus86 Banned
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 11075
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:06 am Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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West coast metric makes fantastic rubber parts, extreme high quality, they fit, and the rubber compound they use lasts. I have west coast metric vent window rubbers in my 61, I installed them near 30 years ago. no problems, still soft, pliable, no shinkage. they have so far lasted longer than the originals, and my 61 is no garage queen, lots of sun exposure.
beware, some vendors sell horrible rubber, poor fit, leaks, and rubber that rots out fast.
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panicman Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011 Posts: 2290 Location: Canby, OR
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:01 am Post subject: Re: complete rubber kit |
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For the window rubber I agree- I lean slightly toward WCM.
I used rubber from both companies 6 years ago on my bug. I fought with the windshield big time, and wound up having to buy more rubber, and I got a WCM piece locally. It seemed to go in smoother.
The other seals (WW) are still fine (intact, supple, trim still fits tightly), but they do have a visible seam or two. _________________ Plate of shrimp |
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