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Hi all
I would like to replace the door pillar, t-top and door weather stripping but have heard the aftermarket stuff is not to great. Anyone have experiences with this stuff..... and does anyone know where i can the the GM parts??
Thanks all......
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I don't think you will find original GM stuff out there. I myself will be shopping for new weatherstripping for the '81. I replaced mine 9 yrs. ago and it's starting to fail. It was the garbage off shore China junk. I will be looking for the Made in USA stuff. There are different grades of rubber that range from hard non pliable junk to decent latex OEM style. I'm going to check around with our supporting vendors first.
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I've heard good things about "metro" weatherstripping.
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I used "Soft Seal" weatherstripping on the '74 when I did it years ago. It's held up quite nicely. 
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Dr Rebuild seems to think his stuff is the best. Went to court over it according to his website.
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I bought some from Corvette Rubber Company. It was very soft and pliable. I have been told this is what most companies that refurbish Corvettes use.
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Thanks i will check these out. i never heard of corvette rubber company but I now have a new parts place to check out... Thanks again
Anyone else have the good or bad??
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
kbrin said: Thanks i will check these out. i never heard of corvette rubber company but I now have a new parts place to check out... Thanks again
Anyone else have the good or bad??
Get all your weatherstripping needs from MidAmerica Motor Works!! Good quality stuff (in my opinion).
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Send PMOak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
By the way, I love the looks of your car!!! Hmmmm looks very much like mine!! C-3's (especially 1981's) rule the roost!!!!
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Dan,
I am with you here!!
Kind of partial to the 81 for sure
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