914 Side seals on targa bar $12, Repair kit |
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914 Side seals on targa bar $12, Repair kit |
Mikey914 |
Nov 17 2007, 06:11 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I've had allot of feedback on these, and have changed the concept slightly with these. This is more of a "repair kit". Most buyers have been taking the stock ends and gluing the old ends to the new seals. I'm also including 8 low profile screws to help with the installation. Any gaps that need to be filled can be caulked with polyurethane caulking.
And, of course you can cut and glue the ends if you want. This comes with 8 low profile screws to help the installation. You can still use these by cutting and filling if you do not have the ends. An excellent alternative to complete new seals, most of the time the ends are in the best shape. Attached image(s) |
jk76.914 |
Nov 17 2007, 10:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
I'm just getting my doors reassembled now, so this is fresh. I had to go with factory seals, because the after market seals were too stiff- they wouldn't compress enough, and so the glass was left stressed outward. There just wasn't enough adjustment to the glass to compensate.
The OEM style seal has a hole up through it that is close to the shape of the outside of the part's section, while my aftermarket ones just had a round hole. That plus maybe a harder durometer rubber in the repros did me in. I suspect that tooling an aftermarket seal more like the OEM would be a bit pricier, but maybe not that much. I think the flex is an important consideration. Jim |
Mikey914 |
Nov 17 2007, 11:02 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Mine will have the hole running up the center, the end will be sealed and mitered so the corner where it cones together will keep out water. I have several choices as far as the hardness of the rubber. I'm thinking about keeping close to the factory part, maybe a little softer.
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eric914 |
Nov 20 2007, 07:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Keep me posted on both seals.
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arvcube |
Nov 21 2007, 11:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 25-September 07 From: poway, ca Member No.: 8,147 |
i'd be in for a set.....i'd be for any seals that seal up the cabin from taking in any water =)
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Jax914 |
Nov 22 2007, 08:04 AM
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Schwienhund Rennenmannshaft Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 6,602 Region Association: South East States |
By the way the seals I'm working on now and will have after Thanksgiving are the window sweeps. Both the one on the inside that clips to the door, and the one that slides into the aluminum channel on the outside of the door. I still need to test fit these when they come in and I will start selling these. Look for these at $24 for the set of 4 (both doors). I would definitely be interested in the inside set that clips to the door. |
Mikey914 |
Nov 28 2007, 09:06 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
So far I'm up to 10 sets, but there doesn't seem to be enough interest to start producing these at this time.
Thanks, Mark |
lotus_65 |
Dec 1 2007, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
then i'll buy 2 sets... does that help at all?
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arvcube |
Dec 1 2007, 03:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 25-September 07 From: poway, ca Member No.: 8,147 |
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PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 1 2007, 05:53 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
then i'll buy 2 sets... does that help at all? l'll do two sets too if it helps... want to get my car water-tight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) You're funny. I am in for two sets please. |
geniusanthony |
Dec 2 2007, 02:42 AM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
In as well, how many more takers do you need?
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scottb |
Dec 2 2007, 08:02 AM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
put me down for at least one set, maybe 2 if that is enough to get these produced.
thanks for the efforts! scott |
budman5201 |
Dec 2 2007, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 595 Joined: 1-April 07 From: tempe, az Member No.: 7,635 |
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Hammy |
Dec 3 2007, 04:10 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm interested in a set if they turn out decent... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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okieflyr |
Dec 3 2007, 07:06 PM
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9fauxteen Group: Members Posts: 816 Joined: 9-January 05 From: Phila PA Member No.: 3,426 Region Association: North East States |
Count me in for a set...
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Mikey914 |
Dec 4 2007, 10:20 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Yes it does help. There may be enough interest to make this work. I will continue to proceed, it's the fabrication for the ends that I'm waiting on numbers for, I'm shooting for a seal as close to stock as possible, to reproduce the mitered end blocks is more expensive than just cutting, however I need the ends to hold out the water and make a nice seal. I'm proceeding on the drawings and will have more information in about 7-10 days.
Thanks for all your input. |
tango-52 |
Dec 5 2007, 08:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 18-October 07 From: San Diego County Member No.: 8,243 Region Association: Southern California |
Sounds good. Count me in for two sets.
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dbu356 |
Dec 5 2007, 12:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 2-May 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,013 |
Count me in for 2 sets....
Dave and 2 sets of window sweeps also |
TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 9 2007, 02:10 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'm in for at least four sets.
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woobn8r |
Dec 11 2007, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
I'll take a set....when you're ready
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