best place to buy weather stripping ?

[michael.warshaw]

anyone know a good place ? i was going to call roberts but wanted to know, if you guys knew a better place?

[greg g]

couple choices using the links button.

[RobertKB]

I like Steele Rubber.

[michael.warshaw]

thanks kb.

[55 Fargo]

Michael, don't forget about Roberts,I have bought a number of their rubber parts. I have been satisfied to date, maybe not as good as Steele though.

Hey you should call Gary at Roberts, see what he has........

[Joe Flanagan]

My experience with rubber from both Roberts and Bernbaum is that it starts cracking before too long. I have noticed this with body mounts and front end suspension seals, steering box insulator, etc.

[greg g]

I purchased the front window gasket for my Studebaker from them as well as the vent

window seals. Their prices were nice service good and they fit like they should.

[Uncle-Pekka]

My experience with rubber from both Roberts and Bernbaum is that it starts cracking before too long. I have noticed this with body mounts and front end suspension seals, steering box insulator, etc.

Roberts and Bernbaum both seems to have a mix of "N.o.S." and reproduced rubber items. N.o.S. is no good when it comes to rubber or sealing. The parts have aged & dried and tend to crack just as you said. Thus by buying from R. or B. you may get quality if you are lucky or then you get crap...

Thanks to Shel for the link to Clester's. Their prices are reasonable. I think I go there when in need of weatherstripping next time.

[Harvey Tank]

Steele Rubber! they are speendy but good product. I am well pleased with them.

[Brad Lustig]

Not all rubber, but the rubber for the trunk lid is available from JCWhitney for cheap. Perfect fit, too.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/molded-sponge-rubber-weatherstripping-for-doors-and-trunks/p2008603.jcwx

[old rat 49]

Has anyone tried the Metro Rubber products www.metrommp.com/ products. Their LP30F @ under $5 a foot looks good.

[alan32433]

Michael,

Controversial statement but here it goes. Roberts and Bernbaum have rubber but they can't compete with Steele. I have experience with several different suppliers. An example is that I bought Roberts parts 10 years ago, and only recently took them out of the package. I found them to be dried out with minute cracks just sitting in my shop. It all amounts to what you are looking for. Do you want something that will begin to deteriorate in 5 or 6 years or do you want something that will last a lot longer. The better compounds cost more to produce and you will pay for it, simple fact. I just bought two small rubber pieces from Steele, cowl vent rubber and vent damper door rubber. These two small pieces cost me almost $100 with shipping. For rubber that is easily replaced and not visible, I would consider some of the other sellers. For something that is difficult to replace, like vent windows, windshield etc, I would use nothing but Steele.

Now for the disclaimer. There are lots of folks who are way more concerned about saving money. They can buy rubber for 60% less than Steele. More power to them. Their cars will look wonderful I'm sure and I'm genuinely glad that they are restoring these old historical cars (especially mopar). Then there are the folks who for some reason only want the best. I'm inflicted with that disease. Thats why I restore areas under the dash where no one will ever see! Why do I do that my wife asks, and I have no rational answer?

Last but not least. I have experience with several suppliers, and nothing lasts like Steel rubber. Thesis completed.

[Andydodge]

Alan, whilst I agree that its always best to buy the best quality, sometimes its not just about "saving" money..........sometimes its all someone can literally afford and therefore it does put a slightly different slant on their reasons. All of us who play with cars should appreciate the effort at whatever level a person puts into their car..........regards, Andy Douglas

[RobertKB]

Last but not least. I have experience with several suppliers, and nothing lasts like Steel rubber. Thesis completed.

I am in total agreement and have been fortunate enough that I can afford their product. I used it exclusively on my '38 Chrysler restoration except when they did not have what I needed. Their fit is very good also.

[michael.warshaw]

thanks alan, steele it is.