vent wing rubber

[Byronb3b]

I'm not sure why, but I decided now was the time to replace my cracked side window and the window channel and the vent wing rubber and all the rest of that good stuff. Question; has anyone purchased the vent wing rubber from Roberts or Steele? Any opinions on quality and fit would be appreciated. Thanks Byron

[Merle Coggins]

I bought all my rubber moldings from Steele. I haven't installed them yet, but they look top notch.

Merle

[Bill pilot99]

I used Steel Rubbers, they worked great, had to use some lub to get them in the frame.

[Norm's Coupe]

I bought my vent wing rubber from Andy B. I know a lot of people complain about the way they get treated there and the quality of the rubber, including me. However, the vent wing rubber did fit and it's still looks good after about 7 years. The fuel filler tube rubber is another story though. It's cracking and also had a flat spot on the outside of the ring when new.

I will add, the vent wing rubber is probably the most difficult piece to put on the car. Took me a little while too, but the fit and once I got the first one on, the other side went faster and easier.

Someone mentioned using grease to make them slide better. Not sure I agree with that since it's hard to get grease off rubber. Baby powder works great and is a lot cleaner and easier to get off later.

[Merle Coggins]

Go-Jo or a similar hand cleaner without pumice works great to lubricate rubber during installation. It will dry up after a while, or washes off easly with water. But tthe rubber will be VERY slippery.

Merle

[grady hawkins]

I used Silicone spray on mine and it also worked fine and the rubber was from Andy B

Grady

[Vintrader]

I got all my rubber window parts from Robert's. They all seemed a little to large. I had to have all the glass cut smaller, but after that it all went together OK. Hope this helps. Dutch

[Jim Shepard]

I purchase everything except the vent rubber from Steele. The vent rubber I got from Roberts because I couldn't get the Steele vent rubber to fit (see pics). I even called Steele and talked with them. They said they had never had a complaint, although admitted they don't get much action on Dodge trucks. The Roberts rubber went on slicker 'en snot.

[Byronb3b]

Just wanted to say thanks for the input on this, I'm going to the Portland swap meet this Friday and look for the window channel and sweeper the rest I will order from Roberts, might even have the old gal back together by summer!! Thanks again Byron