Quarter window seal comparison: original vs. reproduction
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:32 am
Metro Moulded SUPERsoft VS 7-F replacement quarter window seals just showed up today. Overall not bad. The obvious differences that I see are...
1.) Top flat piece that butts up against the roof rail is smaller.
2.) Width of flap that the door window overlaps is about 2/3 narrower that original and the crimps inside are more noticable.
3.) The lower mounting tab is considerably shorter. I had to drill a new hole in the stainless and into the (aluminum?) frame underneath which allowed me to reuse the original screw.
The upper (2) photos are a side by side of the new seals vs. the old seal. I got mine R/T Specialties but I see that Summit Racing has them for $22.97
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmp-v ... aQodthYAzQ
1.) Top flat piece that butts up against the roof rail is smaller.
2.) Width of flap that the door window overlaps is about 2/3 narrower that original and the crimps inside are more noticable.
3.) The lower mounting tab is considerably shorter. I had to drill a new hole in the stainless and into the (aluminum?) frame underneath which allowed me to reuse the original screw.
The upper (2) photos are a side by side of the new seals vs. the old seal. I got mine R/T Specialties but I see that Summit Racing has them for $22.97
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmp-v ... aQodthYAzQ