Aftermarket / homemade rubber window molding?

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:22 pm
Yeah, I was thinking about that ^^^in the back of my mind as well but he had done some body work up in this area. I was afraid the shock might break things out........
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:59 pm
larryq wrote:
DarrelK wrote:How does the current weatherstrip attach? I was just wondering if you could shim/angle it somewhat for contact?


I should have taken a photo of a cross-section. Sorry about that, here's an edge-on shot:

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So it's essentially an inverted 'U' shape channel in which the inner and outer door skins meet. The trouble is the rubber part that presses against the window is pure rubber and I can't shape it into a steeper angle, so was wondering what sort of shim options might be available, and/or if some aftermarket trim might be 'wider' at the top and would fill the gap.

96 Neon window seals should be readily available ????

If not you should be able to find a usable out of a wrecking yard


It's not that I need direct replacements, the seals I have are still functional, but I there's that gap to consider now.


Hey Larry
Sorry for delay But I think we need to Back up to your repair on the door itself.
Can you post a Picture of it?
You say it didn't go together in a the spot causing this void against the window and you filled it. Let's see that in a picture please?
This is what Badsix asked for to begin with, You shouldn't need an aftermarket seal for this.
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