If NOS door weatherstripping is not available what company is my next best choice for judging purposes. Thank you.
Check out the Legends certification book for 69 Camaros. It might be in there.
To be honest, getting NOS weatherstrip is almost futile. I saw a set last Friday at the GM Nationals, - new in boxes - both sides----$1700 just for the door weatherstrips, and they were "brittle" feeling. Not soft or spongy like they should be.
There's a company called Precision - (its on Rock Auto of all places) and this stuff is superb. It's an exact copy of what I bought as "Latex-Type" weatherstrips from a restoration parts vendor years ago......the rubber is extremely soft and doesn't make you slam the doors.
The rubber molding is super nice - and the price was right (I forget - but it was cheap). I've read other posts on that same weatherstrip, and they were all positive. So, I ordered two sets - and I'm glad I did.
They are nice.
I just looked this up and $48.79 for both sides. seems like a deal!
Jegs also has it but $64.99
Try Steele Rubber. I've spoken with them about a 57 Chevy I'm doing.
I just went thru a sour experience with Metro.
I was Sold on using "Gold" line premium line. So I purchased a Set via a local third tier vendor, (i.e. Mfr, then Supplier, then dealer)
My Pass Door forward end Split after seven opening and closing cycles.
I reached out to the Manufactures Business office (Metro - Soft Seal)-for applying for the Fancy Logo Customer satisfaction warranty;
NO GO!
Reasons Metro warranty did not apply: 1) Greater than 90 date of purchase, 2) The "Supplier" will be your Point of application. 3) Proof of Purchase req.
I failed to meet these requirements:
1) I bought them four years ago and stored them in my bins in the garage as I built the Car.
2) I bought them via a third tier Brick and mortar Local Camaro business, Not His supplier or direct from Metro.
3) I had a hand written numbered receipt hand written "Seals" w/o part number, brand etc.
You Bet I bought ANOTHER set of Metro to get the Car done.
I have used Steele Rubber in 1986 & 1989.
Just my take, not a Bash just awareness share.