1968 Door window inner seals

[John D.]

Hi:

I am installing the new fuzzies and rubber L to the inner seal support strip on my 1968. The original fuzzies, support strip and rubber strip were riveted together. What is the proper way to put the reproductions together should I ever wish to have the car judged in the future?? It is an early 1968 (October 1967).

Thanks, John

[Henry J.]

Re: 1968 Door window inner seals

John, I've been waiting to see if someone would respond to your post, as I have the same problem. Two seals on my car have been "restored" in the past with what appears to be pop-type rivets. This doesn't work because the tails of the rivets (on the inboard side of the support strip) protrude, preventing the strip from lying flat on the vertical flange of the door.

I obtained an original complete seal assembly from another car. It's in good, but not perfect, condition. I'm repainting the support strip and trying to soften up the old rubber "L" as best I can before I put it on the car.

Corvette Central offers a pair (RH & LH) of complete assemblies for 68's (#283028). They are expensive ($169/pair) and I don't know how they compare to the originals. My plan was to go there and inspect them before I plunked down the cash. I came to this decision because I thought that, if I bought the separate pieces, the problem you describe would get me, as I've never riveted anything in my life!

I know that what I've posted doesn't help you much but knowing that you're not alone may make you feel better. I certainly hope that someone with a successful experience replies with some guidance for us both.