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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2007 Posts: 20
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:05 pm Post subject: Best Bus door and Window rubber... |
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I was wondering what people think is the best door and window rubber to purchase for a 1970 Bus? I have a JBugs catalog and they guarantee their rubber for life ...even normal wear and tear. Sounds pretty sweet, but was wondering if someone has another idea?
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sean |
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vwpieces Samba Member

Joined: March 23, 2005 Posts: 359 Location: UpHill BothWays, PA
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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I use Wolfsburgh West. Everything I bought a couple years ago was original VW & the windshield seal fits awesome & I also got thier chrome moulding for it. Not sure if the rubber ws german or brazil any more but all was good quality.
There is a recent post on M&T with a link. Not sure of the quality but prices look good.
Jbugs is not a restoration oriented supplier so anythng you get is just going to be cheap with out any concern for fitment or quality.
Give WW a holler, may cost more but quality parts & the service is EXCELLENT> They warehouse there own parts so your order is not delayed from something needed from an outside source. In stock means they have in the building... _________________ 68 BUS
83 JETTA TURBO DIESEL
83 2dr JETTA 16V
81 Turbo Diesel Jabbit |
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blue77bay Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2006 Posts: 631 Location: Brisvegas Australia
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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i bought the best quality rubbers from bus depot and found them to be very good so far (2 yrs) most was labeled just kampers from england |
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frisby690 Samba Member
Joined: June 18, 2006 Posts: 61 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:32 am Post subject: |
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yeah i was the one who posted about the M&T company, i ordered a complete set of seals, none of my windows have the vents in them. and it cost me 148$ shipped or something like that and mid america motorworks was something like $241 without shipping.
But I should be recieving them soon and ill let you guys know how good they are. |
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Ry-dog Samba Member

Joined: May 31, 2003 Posts: 479 Location: Lunenburg, MA
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:23 am Post subject: |
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I got all my body + window rubber from BD; with the exception of windshield rubber from oeveedub.
All rubber from BD was good except for one - figures its the right side rearmost window behind the westy closet and wood/curtain panel. The rubber cracked at all four corners within 8 months and I store my bus under cover - all other rubber is good and subjected to the same elements, so it is clear to me that I got a bum seal. I'll have to remove at least the cabinet and panel - maybe the bed too to replace this seal, not to mention the sliding door track cover and that beading. I chose to go with oeveedub to replace this seal, but it is on backorder through them.
Good luck. _________________ '70 Westy
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2007 Posts: 20
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Seems like nobody knows much about JBugs and the rubber they sell. Can anyone beat a lifetime warranty even for normal wear and tear? I do appreciate the suggestion for WW. Seems like they know the restoration business. Thanks for all the input. |
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rhinoman1947 Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2005 Posts: 226
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject: '68 double cab windshield seal |
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I am wondering if it is necessary to pay over $70 for for an "OEM" windshield rubber seal; or if the $16 to $22 ones are equally as good. The $74 one is from German Supply, #211 845 121 DGR. The other one is # 211 845 121 D, from several vendors. Thanks. |
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Busdepot Samba Member

Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 1357
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germansupplyscott Samba Member

Joined: May 22, 2004 Posts: 7239 Location: toronto
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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ron,
does that seal in your link above have molded corners? _________________ SL |
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Busdepot Samba Member

Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 1357
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Yes. It is the same one OEVeedub sells for $50. _________________ - Ron Salmon
The Bus Depot
www.busdepot.com
Last edited by Busdepot on Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:34 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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alexanjm Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2007 Posts: 3 Location: North Bay Area, CA
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: New Window for Bay window |
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Does anyone know of a place that I can get a new windshield and new louvered window for the side, aside from a salvage yard? thanks! |
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Redd73 Samba Member

Joined: March 05, 2007 Posts: 836
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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ive used both bus depot and oeveedub for seals. both have been excellent products. _________________ "...theres nowhere to go but everywhere." - Kerouac
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73 Westy 2000cc w/dual solex (engine code GE) + aftermarket AC |
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