Weatherstrip for a '96 Convertible

[Floyd B.]

1. Should I pay more than double for OEM vs. repro?
2. If I go with Repro, does anyone have any suggestions on which vendor/manufacturer I should consider? Corvette Rubber seems to have good reputation
3. Does anyone have any bad experiences with any particular brand?

Thanx,

-Floyd-

[Keith B.]

Re: Weatherstrip for a '96 Convertible

Pay more for OEM if you can afford it

[Joe L.]

Re: Weatherstrip for a '96 Convertible

1. Should I pay more than double for OEM vs. repro?
2. If I go with Repro, does anyone have any suggestions on which vendor/manufacturer I should consider? Corvette Rubber seems to have good reputation
3. Does anyone have any bad experiences with any particular brand?

Thanx,

-Floyd-

Floyd-----

Are you talking about the windshield SEAL or the A-pillar weatherstrip? I can't figure out why the A-pillar weatherstrip would need to be replaced if the windshield is replaced.

[Bill W.]

Re: Weatherstrip for a '96 Convertible

Floyd . I replaced more weatherstrips on those cars than I can count . It was a very poor design and even poorer construction .It will self destruct when removed . There were a few versions of this weatherstrip made over the years but all were very poor quality, most only lasted about a year . We replaced a few more than once while still under warranty . The only ones worse were the Iroc style Camaros and the Cavalier conv. For $130.00 I would at least look at the repro. if it sucks return it . If you find a nos one check the corners for splits .

[Lyndon S.]

Re: Weatherstrip for a '96 Convertible

I bought some NOS for my B pillow and it was just junk. I think willcox has source for USA made weatherstripping reproduction.

[Floyd B.]

[Floyd B.]

Re: Weatherstrip for a '96 Convertible

Thank you gentlemen. You are confirming the consensus I have read on various forums.

Does anyone have experience with the weatherstripping products from Corvette Rubber? They seem to have a good reputation.