[FC] window weatherstrips

[Eric Kirven]

Everett,
 
That bottom strip does more than maintain the grip on the window.
On the outboard side, when new, the strip provide a partial seal to keep water out.
Not just any piece of rubber will do if you are going for an original look.
 
Regards,
Eric

From: EVERETT WILSON <aircooled6 at prodigy.net>
To: Eric Kirven <ultravan345 at yahoo.com>; Steven R. Spilatro <spilatrs at marietta.edu>; "corvanatics at corvair.org" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:37 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] window weatherstrips

Those strips aren't seals at all, they are there to help the metal bracket 
maintain its grip on the window glass.  Take a piece of whats there to the local 
glass shop.  It is a common use item for other types of windows or even shower 
doors where glass is inserted into metal and needs to stay there without 
slipping or grinding.

hth

Everett Wilson
North RIchland Hills TX

 



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From: Eric Kirven <ultravan345 at yahoo.com>
To: Steven R. Spilatro <spilatrs at marietta.edu>; "corvanatics at corvair.org" 
<corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Wed, August 31, 2011 8:30:27 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] window weatherstrips

I know what Steve is talking about. I haven't been able to find an exact match. 
I bought some for a full size Chevy that I intended to cut down. They look 
close. I just haven't had time to try it yet. 

If someone has a replacement please share.
 
Regards,
Eric

From: Steven R. Spilatro <spilatrs at marietta.edu>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:17 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] window weatherstrips

Well, now I'm really starting to wonder....
Thanks to everyone who responded, but I'm pretty sure these aren't 
fuzzies (which are connected to the door).  The door windows of my FC 
have rubber seals clamped to the bottom of the windows, apparently 
intended to minimize water entering the door when the window is 
closed.  See a diagram here:
http://www.marietta.edu/~spilatrs/Window%20seal.jpg

They are quite dry and cracked, and this is what I'd like to replace.  Ideas?
Thanks.

Steve S
Marietta, OH

At 08:45 AM 8/31/2011, you wrote:
>Steve,
>
>They are called "fuzzies."  Try page 221 of the Clark's catalog
>
><http://www.corvair.com>www.corvair.com
>
>-Andrew
>
>From: Steve Spilatro <spilatrs at marietta.edu>
>To: . <corvanatics at corvair.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 9:46 PM
>Subject: [FC] window weatherstrips
>
>I've been looking for information about replacing the weatherstrips 
>at the bottom of the Fc door windows; these are the small rubber 
>strips extending off the either side of the windows held on by a 
>metal bracket. I'm not even sure what these are called -- which may 
>be why I can't find out anything about them.  Can the be replaced (I 
>haven't seen them in vendor catalogs)? I've been hesitant to start 
>tugging on the metal bracket.
>
>In regard to the 'too short' brake cables I emailed about earlier, 
>Ken's suggestion worked, simply tugging on the cables caused them to 
>extend adequately to reach the equalizer.
>
>
>Steve S
>Marietta, OH
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