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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:31 pm    Post subject: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

I'm planning on getting the ol' '84 Westy painted this winter when it's not camping season. I want to go ahead and replace the window seals when I have this done but GoWesty is sold out and can't tell me a resupply date. They may still come in eventually, but I'd like to have a Plan B in case they are still unavailable. Local paint shop will be doing the work and bringing in a "good window guy" for the re-installs.

Is there another good source for a complete set other than GW that anyone can recommend?

Thanks in advance!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

Why not use the old ones? They can always have a sealant added should you suspect they wouldn't be water tight.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

Here you go!

https://www.vancafe.com/VCCompleteWindowSeal-p/vccompletewindowseal.htm


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

DuncanS wrote:
Why not use the old ones? They can always have a sealant added should you suspect they wouldn't be water tight.

Well, I suppose I could, though I've always thought/heard that replacement is better. These are 37 years old...
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

Have you tried WEst Coast Metric?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

Heritage parts out of the UK has all the seals at the best price even with shipping though most is on backorder till mid December. BusDepot has most everything in stock and the rest of my order in coming in December.

I just put an order together of all the seals including door latches and locks for the extiorer of the van. $600+/-
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

When I had my windshield replaced about 5 years ago the installer had the rubber with him but said mine at 30 years old was better than the new ones.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:42 am    Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? Reply with quote

Imported German Seals

https://www.frankcondelli.com/
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