Need window trim source

[vancec]

I need to find a vendor who sells the felt window sweep material. I used to have a catalog from a vendor who sold all that kind of stuff for my LCC but can't remember who. Does anyone know?

For that matter, I'd like to replace all the weatherstripping on the car but cannot afford a Mark II Enterprises kit. I am sure much, of it is similar or same as cheaper vendors. Even if its just functional rubber weatherstripping but not concourse correct. Any info?
Vance

[Mad Scientist]

For the window "U" channels in the doors I used self-sticking "Velcro". (The fuzzy side not the hook side.) Fits and works perfectly.

[vancec]

For the window "U" channels in the doors I used self-sticking "Velcro". (The fuzzy side not the hook side.) Fits and works perfectly.

That is a great idea. What about the fuzzy strip on the window sweep? Same?

And PLEASE. There have got to be some cheaper sources of rubber, right? even if they are just functional. ??

[Chuck Lutz]

All..
I was just turn on to a company in PA that has a large selection of channels, gaskets, w/s, mohair channel, bumpers etc. As you might guess very few of the car manufacturers would make these items themselve. Most had vendors that supplied these to them and as I understand it, this company has bought up the old tooling and techniques as well as developing thing on their own. They've been around since 1974. The catalog is very extensive and since it carries lots of manufacturer's part, it's a bit difficult to navigate. I also understand they are happy to send you a piece to help match your project.

Happy hunting :)

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

[Mad Scientist]

That is a great idea. What about the fuzzy strip on the window sweep? Same?

And PLEASE. There have got to be some cheaper sources of rubber, right? even if they are just functional. ??

Yes. You might also try JC Whitney but at a quick glance the place Chuck mentioned has way more stuff.

[vancec]

All..
I was just turn on to a company in PA that has a large selection of channels, gaskets, w/s, mohair channel, bumpers etc. As you might guess very few of the car manufacturers would make these items themselve. Most had vendors that supplied these to them and as I understand it, this company has bought up the old tooling and techniques as well as developing thing on their own. They've been around since 1974. The catalog is very extensive and since it carries lots of manufacturer's part, it's a bit difficult to navigate. I also understand they are happy to send you a piece to help match your project.

Happy hunting :)

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

THAT'S THE ONE! I knew someone would know it. I ordered a lot of stuff from them when I restored my 61 but couldn't remember who they were. Thanks very much

[Chuck Lutz]

Ya know... one thing I was thinking about re: w/s and foam gasket material when I was (again) looking at the Restoration Specialties website was the lack of specific FoMoCo items (except) some trucks. Then it came to me. I remember reading somewhere that because of Ford's extensive use of the material they owned rubber plantations in South America or maybe Brazil.
Where other manufacturers probably would design around what their vendors could supply Ford "rolled their own". That might explain the Resto Spec extensive Mopar / GM listings.

[Barry Wolk]

Au-Ve-Co has a bunch of stock rubber extrusions that might work.

[Shawn Newcomb]

Have you tried Steele Rubber Products in Denver, NC? Their catalogue is extensive.

[Chuck Lutz]

Yes Shawn, that's another good one.