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Posted by: customstarr May 2 2007, 10:31 PM

I ran into a guy today who is retired from rubber seal manufacturing company - he has TONS of seals stashed in his garage - mostly 250' rolls in nearly every size and profile. What caught me eye was the trim seals that are the same design as the 914 door seals - vinyl steel reinforced channel with rubber bulb style seals.

I'm wondering if anyone has access to a picture, preferably with a ruler for scale, of the OEM inner door seals. With everything this guy has, I am confident that I can get a VERY close match - and he's nearly giving it away - said I could have one roll for $50.

Pic of OEM seal profile would be awesome! I could cut a ton for everyone who needs them for next to nothing! BTW - my seals are shot and crushed flat, so I can't get a good estimate of the true size and shape.

This pic is for reference only, but he has tons of these seals in all shapes, profiles, etc.

Posted by: 914nerd May 2 2007, 11:18 PM

I, for one, would definitely be interested
I can snap a couple of pics tomorrow if you would like (and if nobody else beats me to it)

Posted by: JerryP May 3 2007, 07:30 AM

Count me in if you find one that works. I'd get a picture for you but my seals are similar in condition to yours.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 May 3 2007, 07:44 AM

QUOTE(customstarr @ May 2 2007, 08:31 PM)

I ran into a guy today who is retired from rubber seal manufacturing company - he has TONS of seals stashed in his garage - mostly 250' rolls in nearly every size and profile. What caught me eye was the trim seals that are the same design as the 914 door seals - vinyl steel reinforced channel with rubber bulb style seals.

I'm wondering if anyone has access to a picture, preferably with a ruler for scale, of the OEM inner door seals. With everything this guy has, I am confident that I can get a VERY close match - and he's nearly giving it away - said I could have one roll for $50.

Pic of OEM seal profile would be awesome! I could cut a ton for everyone who needs them for next to nothing! BTW - my seals are shot and crushed flat, so I can't get a good estimate of the true size and shape.

This pic is for reference only, but he has tons of these seals in all shapes, profiles, etc.

Posted by: customstarr May 3 2007, 09:13 AM

Posted by: terrymason May 3 2007, 10:04 AM

I'm interested

Posted by: customstarr May 3 2007, 01:01 PM

Hey Bartlett - great job on the pics - perfect! Can you give me a length measurement also? Thanks.

Posted by: eric914 May 3 2007, 04:11 PM

I replaced mine with a door seal from a Freightliner dealership.
The part# is 22-25294-005 and will do both sides with about a foot left over. Fits good and should cost about $27.

Posted by: McMark May 3 2007, 04:17 PM

That's not OEM, but is compatible. The OEM bulb doesn't have the two 'fins'. It's a plain round bulb.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 May 3 2007, 04:49 PM

QUOTE(customstarr @ May 3 2007, 11:01 AM)

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 3 2007, 06:15 PM

I'm definitely interested.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 May 3 2007, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(rleonardccemtp @ May 3 2007, 04:15 PM)

Posted by: customstarr May 3 2007, 07:27 PM

Bartlett - thanks for all of your help. I really want to get the dimensions from an OEM seal - I'm telling you, this guy has a frickin' ton of the seals and alot of them were the regular round bulb type that McMark is talking about.

He does have a seal that is nearly identical to the ones that you have Bartlett - I told him that I'd pick up that reel if I can't find a near exact OEM match. If someone here already has an EXACT OEM match, I'd buy a set - providing that they are affordable. It's just that these seals in bulk are so cheap, why not get a bunch and save some $$$?

Posted by: SLITS May 5 2007, 08:51 AM

QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ May 3 2007, 05:25 PM)

QUOTE(rleonardccemtp @ May 3 2007, 04:15 PM)

I'm definitely interested.

Just to make sure you guys realize. The pictures shown are from a seal that I have and are for reference sake only. Vendors here have this but I can't remember which one this seal is from. We will need to wait and see what Customstarr finds and how it compares.

Posted by: boxstr May 5 2007, 10:09 AM

I have sold those for years at CAMP 914.$30.FREE shipping in the USA, for the two doors, cut to fit.
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