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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 01:56 PM
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Window channels/sweeps

Who makes the best, most correct window sweeps both interior and exterior? I’m thinking there must be more than one manufacturer of these? And while we are at it, what about weather stripping products? Soft seal, Steele etc…
Old Jan 18, 2022 | 08:27 PM
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Don't know what year / model you have but for my 55' I dealt with Fusick Olds, Steele Rubber and Restoration Specialties in Pa. Hope this helps !
Old Jan 19, 2022 | 03:14 AM
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Thanks, I spoke to Fusicks about theirs but really need to compare the differences if any. Without seeing them I just have to go on people's experience. 70 A body BTW
Old Jan 19, 2022 | 08:14 AM
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I picked up my sweeps and weatherstripping at OPGI.
Right out of the gate I will tell you that you will spend more there than other sites, but I've never had a fitment issue or had to re-cut or bend anything that I bought from them. Everything fit perfect.

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Old Jan 19, 2022 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by chip-powell
I picked up my sweeps and weatherstripping at OPGI.
Right out of the gate I will tell you that you will spend more there than our sites, but I've never had a fitment issue or had to re-cut or bend anything that I bought from them. Everything fit perfect.
Curious who supplies theirs?
Old Jan 19, 2022 | 10:06 AM
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Last time I checked there were two styles on the market.
One company had OEM factory-style finished stainless ends, same fuzzy & rubber material.
The other(s) were not finished correctly on the stainless ends but the rubber and fuzzy were OK. On these, the stainless ends appear to be simply cut to length and not properly finished(rounded) per OEM...obviously cheaper.
Old Jan 20, 2022 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappie
Curious who supplies theirs?
no idea.
Old Jan 21, 2022 | 09:27 PM
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Steele Rubber Products - Window Felt Beltline Weatherstrip Kit | Auto Restoration | Steele Rubber Products

Here's an option. I've dealt with them on weather stripping and what they provided was correct for my 69.
Old Jan 22, 2022 | 09:11 AM
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For exterior fuzzies, source an NOS set of fronts and restore your rears.
Old Jan 22, 2022 | 06:05 PM
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I used Fusicks’ a few years ago, the fronts were perfect, the rears didn’t fit, so they matched my originals, the redos fit perfect..
Old Jan 22, 2022 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dc2x4drvr
I used Fusicks’ a few years ago, the fronts were perfect, the rears didn’t fit, so they matched my originals, the redos fit perfect..
How did they match your originals?
Old Jan 23, 2022 | 08:33 AM
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How did they match your originals?
I sent my originals to Fusick for a pattern, they returned my originals along with a new set that matched mine.
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