Window Seals

Well I fitted mine some time back now but I don't recall them being difficult to fit. Just a pair of sidecutters to trim them up as I remember. Once you've done one the rest come easy.
 
The Rovering Member said:
Well I fitted mine some time back now but I don't recall them being difficult to fit. Just a pair of sidecutters to trim them up as I remember. Once you've done one the rest come easy.
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Are there any of the fixing holes, or do you have to cut these yourself?
 
This year I bought a set from Scotts old auto rubber, they dont have the metal insert but are pre cut and thicker rubber, I would say that it is the best option bar the originals I think that they were £70 the set. I have always heard good reports about them.

There is an option which may work and that is to bond something to the back of the original seal. Something like a thin strip of rubber which is the same size, it might not look 100% nice but would in theory work and at a fraction of the cost.

Colin
 
I don't suppose anyone has found out what modern equivalents the chap (Colin Gould?) with the workshop in Oxfordshire uses have they? That seems to be a well-kept secret though who can blame him if he's in business :?:
 
The Rovering Member said:
I don't suppose anyone has found out what modern equivalents the chap (Colin Gould?) with the workshop in Oxfordshire uses have they? That seems to be a well-kept secret though who can blame him if he's in business :?:
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I think I'll get some of those Scott ones and (just missed some on ebay) and see if I can take out the metal stiffener from the ones in the car, and bond that to the new ones.
 
The Rovering Member said:
I don't suppose anyone has found out what modern equivalents the chap (Colin Gould?) with the workshop in Oxfordshire uses have they? That seems to be a well-kept secret though who can blame him if he's in business :?:
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Why not buy a set from Colin Gould?? I have seen a set,they look very close to original,and fit well! I know where I am going when I need some! Unless I can find out what modern car they are adapted from? Its not a simple get them off the modern car and bolt them on the P6 job,they have to be cut and trimmed!
 
pilkie said:
The Rovering Member said:
I don't suppose anyone has found out what modern equivalents the chap (Colin Gould?) with the workshop in Oxfordshire uses have they? That seems to be a well-kept secret though who can blame him if he's in business :?:
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Why not buy a set from Colin Gould?? I have seen a set,they look very close to original,and fit well! I know where I am going when I need some! Unless I can find out what modern car they are adapted from? Its not a simple get them off the modern car and bolt them on the P6 job,they have to be cut and trimmed!
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Is there a link available for Colin Gould?
Julian.
 
I can confirm that the window rubber I purchased from Scott's years ago (2000, I think) still arrive with the holes punched or in one or two places, elongated. It is a soft material, UV resistant, which presses against the glass. I used a box cutter to trim the extra length to get closer to the window frame than the original and round the ends that needed to be rounded.

Scott has just confirmed in his email to me, ", they do have the holes pre-punched and are the best ones we have found."

The shipping to the UK may be another issue as might supplier loyalty. I just wanted to confirm that Scott's rubber arrived pre-punched. I've used it - it's great.

Eric
 
Now I think of it, I need a set too for the 2000 that's now back on the road so I'd better start thinking which to use. Pre-cut is obviously a bit easier. As mentioned, has anyone got a number or weblink for Colin Gould?
 
At last I have got round to fitting these seals, I bought the off the roll ones from Wadhams, and was expecting a major job in cutting them to shape and fitting them, but what an easy job it turned out to be, I had visions of having to take the door glass out, but wasn't needed, with the window down it was only one screw that was a little bit awkward to get at, they look really good, but there is one fault with them, the lip on the top, the bit that sits on the top of the door, is just that tiny bit narrower than the OE and as the car has had a respray with the seals left in place, there is a very thin line of the old paint visable, I'm hoping I will be able to cut it back, so that it won't stick out like a sore thumb! the only misshap was I lost one of the spring clips that hold the interior door handle in place. So all in all it's been a great day. Cheers all.
Julian.
 
Hi Gents

Easily the best after market ones I've seen (and got, on my 2200) are from Scotts Auto Rubber in Australia.
I was lucky enough to get a set cheap on eBay a few years ago.
They are thick, and although have no strengthening strip, they are very impressive and not difficult to fit (about 20 mins a door).

http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/

Cheers
Nick
 
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