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Topic: Weatherstrip

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Weatherstrip

Posted: 5/14/08 11:36am Message 1 of 9
FirstCorvette!
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Easley, SC - USA
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Vette(s): Yellow 1980, L48,Auto, Matching Numbers, Everything factory original...for now.
I was talking to a Corvette shop this week about getting the weatherstripping replaced on my car and he said I should expect to pay around $1200 for the complete body kit ...just the weatherstrip...no labor.  I know I can order an OEM style latex reproduction weatherstrip kit from ZIP's for $440.  What am I missing here?  Does anyone have any experience with the OEM style latex reproduction weatherstrip kits?


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Posted: 5/14/08 7:04pm Message 2 of 9
ranger3
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
They are looking for a sucker, that's what this is about. With a little patience, this is a do-it-yourself job. I am sure you can find the procedure posted on this site in the archives. I got my kit from Ecklers and it worked out fine. Best of luck.

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Posted: 5/14/08 7:56pm Message 3 of 9
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
Mid America has a weather strip kit for your year  for$369.99. If it was me I take my time and do it myself and save the$$$.


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Posted: 5/14/08 7:58pm Message 4 of 9
Aaron1976
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Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
Alot of guys have done this themselves and weatherstrip kits are available through all the suppliers. Search the forums for "weatherstripping" and some of the Vette magazines to find do it yourself info.Big%20smile


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Weatherstrip

Posted: 5/14/08 8:50pm Message 5 of 9
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I was going to get him to fix my power windows and adjust them...figured the weatherstripping need to be replaced first since it was in bad shape and coming loose.  Not going to pay him that kinda money...if he wanted that much for the weatherstripping no telling what he would charge for labor.   I've found alot of info on how to install the stuff...guess I will be trying it out.

Thanks for the advice.



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Posted: 5/15/08 8:23am Message 6 of 9
VETTERBOB
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
YOU SHOULDN`T HAVE ANY PROBLEM, TAKE YOUR TIME AND MAKE SURE YOUR SURFACE IS REAL CLEAN BEFORE YOU APPLY THE ADHESIVE, GOOD LUCK.


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Posted: 5/15/08 11:01am Message 7 of 9
6880Mike
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[QUOTE=FirstCorvette!]...I was going to get him to fix my power windows and adjust them...figured the weatherstripping need to be replaced first since it was in bad shape and coming loose.  Not going to pay him that kinda money...if he wanted that much for the weatherstripping no telling what he would charge for labor. ...[/QUOTE]
 
I agree.  Might be time to look for another mechanic.
 
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Posted: 5/15/08 6:47pm Message 8 of 9
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Vette(s): 1977 L48 T Top, Dark Blue
Got mine from Ecklers and did it myself.  It was one of the easier task as things go and the fit up was very good.  It was a while ago but I think it was $300-$400 for the complete set.
 
Good luck!!



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Weatherstrip

Posted: 5/15/08 7:12pm Message 9 of 9
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Florence, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 Coupe; yellow, 4 speed, one option car with original engine
I like easy; this job I think I'll try myself... when the time comes



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