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MootPoint Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2006 Posts: 862 Location: ABQ, NM
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:31 pm Post subject: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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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! _________________ 1984 Westy with tencentlife power! |
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DuncanS Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2013 Posts: 4583 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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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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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2754 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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MootPoint Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2006 Posts: 862 Location: ABQ, NM
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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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... _________________ 1984 Westy with tencentlife power! |
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kguarnotta Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2004 Posts: 1160 Location: Woodstock, NH
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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Have you tried WEst Coast Metric? _________________ -Kevin
Lincoln, MA
'86 Triple Knob Syncro w/EJ22
'78 Westy
'69 Single Cab
'65 Kombi - EZ-Camper |
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dkoesyncro Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2006 Posts: 983
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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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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DuncanS Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2013 Posts: 4583 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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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.
Duncan |
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ThinkingD Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2020 Posts: 130 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:42 am Post subject: Re: Alternative Window Seal Source? |
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Imported German Seals
https://www.frankcondelli.com/ _________________ 87 Titian Red Westfalia 2.0 VW I4 SOHC manual Ottawa, Ontario |
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