Door Seal alternatives?

[joshuagore]

After my paint job it was obvious the door seals needed to be replaced. Anyone have any alternatives that I might be able to buy locally instead of the oem Fiat part?

Josh

[mbouse]

mass confusion sets in rather quickly at my desk. so, maybe i am distracted - so i ask:

why would you want something than the original design? believe the major suppliers all carry NEW rubber replacement seals that work great on an unmodified body design.

[joshuagore]

mass confusion sets in rather quickly at my desk. so, maybe i am distracted - so i ask:

why would you want something than the original design? believe the major suppliers all carry NEW rubber replacement seals that work great on an unmodified body design.

I may need rubber to drive the car before getting some in on order, and maybe someone makes something better/cheaper. From your response I take it that's a no, but if I didn't ask I wouldn't have known.

Josh

[mbouse]

sorry if i offended you. i didn't mean to.

[mdrburchette]

It'll probably cost you more to buy a roll of generic weatherstrip. I'm amazed at how expensive that stuff can be. You may want to try an auto interior shop that works on older cars. They may have a vendor they deal with for this.

[joshuagore]

sorry if i offended you. i didn't mean to.

You didn't.... not at all. Maybe I sound mean in posts and I don't even know it. lol I was implying that I am new to Fiats, and with other car brands I have delt with, there is sometimes an aftermarket or locally available alternative that is sometimes tried, tested and better/cheaper. If that was the truth with the Fiat door gasket, I am sure you would have suggested that alternative, but you suggested stock stuff.

Maybe its because I am at work and everything is so sharp and poignant in the office.

Josh

[engineerted]

Do you have acces to McMastercarr at work? If not you can order it from home, they have what you are looking for. I bought some awhile back for the race car Item # 1120A333 edge-grip rubber seal, $1.73per/ft.


Ted

[joshuagore]

Do you have acces to McMastercarr at work? If not you can order it from home, they have what you are looking for. I bought some awhile back for the race car Item # 1120A333 edge-grip rubber seal, $1.73per/ft.


Ted

Ted,

Thanks! I order from mcmaster what seems like daily. I will try this out and take some pictures.

Josh

[joshuagore]

Do you have acces to McMastercarr at work? If not you can order it from home, they have what you are looking for. I bought some awhile back for the race car Item # 1120A333 edge-grip rubber seal, $1.73per/ft.


Ted

Looks like if I had the measurement I could do it for the trunk too

Josh

[So Cal Mark]

I have the right replacement in stock, not much more expensive than the Mcmaster replacement, also the trunk weatherstrip is in stock

[racydave]

A GM mechanic friend brought some weatherstrip to me, and it was a good replacment for the door weatherstrip. So alternatives are out there...

[joshuagore]

The mcmaster part worked great, only on one tight curve did it show a 'slight' kink.

Josh

[sawmkw]

Take any pictures Josh? Be nice to see how it looks installed.

[manoa matt]

Sometimes it takes a while for the weatherstripping to "bed in" and retain memory. The first few months you may need to close your door a little harder to get it to shut properly.

[joshuagore]

Pics tonight!!!!