Author Topic: trunk weatherstripping  (Read 967 times)

Offline VTMopar

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trunk weatherstripping
« on: September 21, 2011 - 01:36:49 AM »
Need to replace the seal on my '74 Challenger trunk lid.   Reviewed a lot of old posts but doesn't appear anyone has found a replacement that works.  '74 was apparently different......  Anyone got any suggestions?

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Re: trunk weatherstripping
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2011 - 09:47:43 AM »
Soft seal. DO NOT buy Metro. What's the 74 difference?
Mike, Fremont, CA.


Offline burdar

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Re: trunk weatherstripping
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2011 - 11:50:53 AM »
I assume the 74 seal is the same as the 73.  There is supposed to be 2 different styles for 73 but I've only seen 1 and it's not repopped.  Here is a picture of my original weatherstripping next to a Soft seal early 72 style part.  Not even close.

I ended up buying the later 73 style this year at the Nat's.  It is not correct either but it is hollow like the original one.  Once installed I think it will look closer to correct.

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Re: trunk weatherstripping
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011 - 01:33:03 AM »
The original hollow 1974 seal is thin and crappy. I replaced it once and now I bought the older type, because it is more solid and lasts longer.

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Re: trunk weatherstripping
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2011 - 07:20:47 PM »
Thanks fellas....  I ordered a SoftSeal.     

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