[grd777]

i have been looking at a lot of photos of finished cars and it seems the cars i am looking at all have different weathersriping then the one i purchased from firebird central

[cnc]

George I ordered this on recommendations from Formulabruce. Now I sent this to friends in Michigan for pick up https://www.1aauto.com/1970-81-chevr...36/258266/1973
I think have some left over if I can find it Ill take a pic for ya same as u show for reference

[grd777]

Originally Posted by cnc

George I ordered this on recommendations from Formulabruce. Now I sent this to friends in Michigan for pick up https://www.1aauto.com/1970-81-chevr...36/258266/1973

thanks , kind of looks like mine

[Ramairnacho]

I bought a soft seal.brand one 30 years ago car sat that long and it's still good. Not sure if correct but it works.

[Transamric]

My beef with a few brands of trunk W/S I've tried is that even though it may have the right cross section shape, it is too tough or firm so doesn't squish down enough. This doesn't allow the trunk lid to close fully allowing the dreaded 'gap-o-sis'!
What's been your experience with this brand?

[grd777]

Originally Posted by Transamric

My beef with a few brands of trunk W/S I've tried is that even though it may have the right cross section shape, it is too tough or firm so doesn't squish down enough. This doesn't allow the trunk lid to close fully allowing the dreaded 'gap-o-sis'!
What's been your experience with this brand?

yes i have that same issue to firm . firebird central has a better one for sale i will post a photo

[grd777]

Originally Posted by grd777

yes i have that same issue to firm . firebird central has a better one for sale i will post a photo

maybe i will try this one

[Transamric]

Originally Posted by grd777

maybe i will try this one

That looks pretty good. Who is that through?

[grd777]

Originally Posted by Transamric

That looks pretty good. Who is that through?

firebird central

[cnc]

This is what I used based on FB as mentioned here https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=843620

[78w72]

i used the common metro brand trunk seals on 3 of my 2nd gen cars. cant say for sure if its a correct match to original but it works great, no issues with the trunk lid not closing right or having a gap & it seals water tight. just like door or window seals, when new they will take a couple weeks to compress & fit to the car but after a short time they conform nicely & doors, windows, trunk lid close as they should.

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by cnc

This is what I used based on FB as mentioned here https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=843620

This is the Only brand that has the exact shape and size of the factory seal. A1A auto has a video on their you tube site of the owner installing it CORRECTLY on a Catalina.
One key is that it's not TOO thick, but seals. Also stays put if you install correctly. 90% of other brands do NOT sit in the channel correctly.
These also pass the dollar bill test evenly.
Year or so ago my buddy and I tried a bunch on his 74 and his 70, then on my 72 with same results. With correct thickness and install its easier to tell if your seal channel is bent down or up and or leaks.