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1950 Packard Door seal question
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Chris
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Is there anyone out there who remakes the door seal that screws into door 'A' pillar between the leading edge of the door and the fender? I couldn't find an image of it in the plates, but I'll take a picture of it when I get home tonight.

Thanks,
Chris

Posted on: 2009/7/2 14:44
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Re: 1950 Packard Door seal question
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Yes, Steele Rubber Products page 468 of the 2009 catalog. Cost $160 pair.

Posted on: 2009/7/2 16:36
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Re: 1950 Packard Door seal question
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Cost $160 pair.


Cough, choke!! I need those too, as well as the rest of the rubber! I might have to see if I can make some....

Posted on: 2009/7/2 16:55
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Re: 1950 Packard Door seal question
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I want to make some as well, I managed to save the original metal piece and from the steele catalog it looks like I could cut one from a strip of sheet rubber but I am not sure of the shape, and dimensions.

Any ideas?

For rest of the seal, I used a 3M #8001 from Kragen. It was a little fat but after a few months it as settled in and is working OK.

Posted on: 2009/7/2 17:21
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Re: 1950 Packard Door seal question
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Can't help on the dimensions, as mine's only the steel backing now. I would think that a piece of rubber weather stripping could be cut and fitted to the steel backing with no problem. Even if it lasts only a couple of years, it would still be worth it to me to spend $5 every couple of years than $160 every 5 or 10.

Posted on: 2009/7/2 17:51
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Re: 1950 Packard Door seal question
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Thanks for the replys guys! Well I guess I'm going to be making some in the future. I still have the metal strips but the rubber has parted ways on both cars. $160 bucks..... sheesh

Posted on: 2009/7/6 11:47
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Re: 1950 Packard Door seal question
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I was thinking about a 5/8" foam "camper top seal" glued to the metal strip. I am guessing this to be the approximate width and thickness.

Posted on: 2009/7/6 17:59
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