Hi Guys, Ive owned many old cars in my lifetime, one thing they all had in common was bad door seals, allowing the water in. I live in Vancouver where it rains 300 days a year, i have found replacement seals online for each car but they typically run about 150USD for two doors. Is there something you can get at a hardware store that does the trick and is cut to size?
Wow, great ?, but really need more info on type and year of car. Late 30's and later cars had more of the modern molded style weather stripping, and are quite a bit more difficult to seal with hardware style stripping. That being said, I am sure you can find something for earlier cars at a GOOD hardware or supply store. KK
I know you can get all kinds of generic stuff by the foot on line, way cheaper than "correct" stuff, that may not be required for some cars. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I have found generic "D" profile rubber , sold by the length at rubber suppliers, can be used on many cars . The D is hollow, and you can glue the straight part of the "D" onto the door frame. Sometimes you can get it on Fleabay,. If you get a lump of modelling clay and close it in the door gap, carefully remove and measure, you. will get your size. Get the next width up so it will squash and seal. Neoprene or EPDM is good stuff, this is what the new seals are made of.
Do it once, do it right and spend the extra $$ if within budget. It'll save you time and all the aggravation of making generic rubber fit and work as good as OEM profile. I always ensure that I have good brakes, steering and mechanicals as well as replacing rubbers and window felts etc when needed. The car drives good and doesn't leak air or water and there are no rattles etc.
I just replaced the weatherstrip around my trunk. I got it from the sliding door of a mini van at my pick and pull for $9.00.
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