<VV> Door Window W/S on LM 4dr

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Hank and all,

For the record, there is a notable difference in a 2door vs 4door strip.
The 2door has a large sweeping radius on the bottom end, whereas the 4door
is almost square.

I have in my hands a package of NORS Steele (part # 60-0656-80) branded
weatherstrips for a 4door. Unlike the Softseal brand, they DO have adequate
stiffness in the spline and do look close to the factory strips. However,
comparing the ends, while the bottom end looks close, there is a critical
difference at the top. The factory strip has a taper, angled outwardly, to
allow the strip to easily mate to the roof rail weatherstrip. The Steele
strip is almost square-cut, with no outward taper.

Hank, if you want, I could email you some pics, or ship one of the strips
to you for physical comparison.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: <kaczmarek at charter.net>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Date: 9/8/2009 2:02:06 PM
> Subject: <VV> Door Window W/S on LM 4dr
>
> Stephen/Mark
>
> The dimensions of the parts Stephen had "On the Car" are the same as
Steele P/N 
> 60-0656-80.  There should NOT be a tapered cut both top and bottom. 
>
> If they are different lengths than what you specified (both should be 15
1/8 " on the un-tapered side) ,  and taper cut both top and bottom, they
are not STEELE Parts.  
>
>  I can't tell you all the sources that Cal may have for his
weatherstripping.  But I do know he doesn't use Steele exclusively. 
>
> I checked all the sets in stock, and they all were the same length, and
only taper cut on one end. 
>
> Since you ordered them so long ago, if you check Clark's policy I think
you may find that they are not returnable.  
>
> Feel free to give Steele a Call at 877-269-2270 and press 2 for Customer
Service, any of us can get a set on the way to you if you so desire. 
>
> Hank
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