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Looking for the best supplier for the fuzz strips and the fuzz channels for side door glass

Depends on your priorities.

IMO, if you want least expensive then it would probably be Restoration Specialtieshttp://www.restorationspecialties.com/ They sell in bulk (most are 96" length) quantity but you have to compare what they have with your originals to pick the best match to style, dimensions etc. You do all the cutting and fabricating. Downside is shipping may be more because of the length. They may offer a service to cut your purchase into a shorter length to take advantage of different shipping rates but you would have to ask. None of the suppliers may have the exact perfect match on some pieces since some of the old channel sizes are obsolete.

Steele Rubberhttp://www.steelerubber.com/ offers shorter and sometimes precut lengths of the best current match to proper styles of channels and belt strips. You have go thru their catalog to pick exactly what you need and do some of the fabrication work.

Kanterhttp://www.kanter.com/ also offers just the fuzzy strips but if you need the rubber as well, Kanter offers complete window sealing kits containing the strips and rubber for all the door windows. The kits are shown in their main online catalog but Packard is not listed. Call and ask for a 40-50 Packard only catalog and their individual and kit offerings are detailed on the last few pages of the catalog. I need rubber as well on mine so am leaning toward their offering. Aside from less hassle, the kit price is looking like it might be less than buying pieces individually.

Thank you for the information