nos 69 Chevelle roof rail weatherstrips

[bluel78]

They don't make the correct weatherstrips for 69 Chevelle, therefore I need a pair of nos roof rail weatherstrips. Thanks, Dustin

[Woj]

The NOS roof rail weatherstrips that are still around today are not the same as the originals anyway. They do not have a groove for the top of the glass to seat into. The repops are similar to what is available NOS. Expect to pay about $1000 for an NOS set, worth it in my opinion.

Good luck.

Woj.

[bluel78]

Thanks for the reply. I am willing to spend $1000 for a set with the groove. I don't know why they can't make correct repro stuff. Dustin

[SS427]

cuz "you are the only one to ever complain about our product".

You would think these guys would figure it out someday and start making EXACT reproductions instead of just "close". They pay someone at a drafting table (now CAD) to draw up the specs, you would think it would take no more effort to do it right.

[Woj]

In 14 years of searching NOS parts, I've only found one correct roof rail weatherstrip for 69 Chevelle. So, don't kill yourself trying to find one.

A gent on Team Chevelle last year found a vendor selling roll weatherstripping that is similar to the upper portion of the 69 Chevelle roof rail weatherstrip. I'll post a picture of it later today.

Phil Woj.

[JIM]

I have a set of old ones I bought them 20 years ago plus. I just found them in the attic of one of my buildings looking for parts for someone. The numbers raised are 5586 5587 perfect condition. I had removed them from the boxes and laid them out flat over 15 years ago. Call me at 302-420-4743 if interested . I had forgotten about them , I sold another set I had bought after them on e-bay back in dec of last year.
Jim 302-420-4743

[bluel78]

I would be interested in those pics Phil Woj.

[Woj]

I'll try to get a picture of a cross section later tonight. I'm maxxxxxxed out at the moment.

Phil Woj.

[Woj]

This is a cross section of what a gent from Team Chevelle found. I can put you in contact with him if you like.

There is an opportunity to have the vendor reproduce something closer to the original, but I won't have the time over the next 9 months to pursue that.

Phil Woj.

[Woj]

Dustin,

Check your pm's. Also, if you have a cross section of your original, can you post a picture of that, or send it to me and I'll post it.

Phil Woj.