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08-29-2017, 02:21 PM
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GRAND AM WEATHERSTRIPPING
I am looking for opinions on weatherstripping for my Grand Am. My seals are in good shape, but might decide to buy new ones. The three companies I see are Metro, Steele, and Soffseal. Anyone have experience with these brands and the quality? Thanks.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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08-29-2017, 10:39 PM
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Soffseal was what I was told from a guy who's attention to detail is insane.
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08-30-2017, 09:07 PM
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I have never had any luck with the repros. For a car of your caliber, buy OEM NOS GM, which will be costly, but you can't beat the skin coated latex for compressibility, and fit.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4  2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4  
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08-30-2017, 09:17 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1977-Ch...FZmg2P&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-77-GM-A...JXULQZ&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-GM-W...9YQG9C&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENERAL-MOTO...cf3rJA&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-73-77-Ch...dZNvN1&vxp=mtr 9878788 is available on Partsvoice.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4
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08-31-2017, 08:44 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. Big difference between NOS and repro.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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#6
09-04-2017, 02:02 PM
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I thought I would post my opinion on the weatherstripping. I looked at every post I could find on all the sites regarding which company to use, and everyone seems to like each company, and dislike each company the same. So to make it easy, I ordered the same weatherstripping we recently used on my fathers '65 GTO restoration which is Soffseal. I am impressed with the fit of these. We recently drove the car 1000 miles to and from Reno and the car is sealed well with no wind noise. The doors and windows close perfectly. Hopefully I will have the same success.
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1973 Pontiac Grand Am ERL built 430 CI LS7, Brodix STS BR7 heads, Magnum T-56 6-speed, Modulare 19" wheels, QA1/Global West/Speedtech suspension, Wilwood 6/4 piston brakes. BMW Donnington Gray paint. All wrapped up in a Hurst Pontiac tribute theme. |
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#7
09-07-2017, 11:15 PM
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FWIW, I have the Metro product and will be replacing them. At first they seemed fine, but eventually I ended up with leaking problems across the top and a too-tight fit along the A pillar. So tight that I have to open the door to get the window to go all the way up. I heard that Steele Rubber were very good, but am glad to hear the Softseal works well.
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