'70 Convertible Weatherstrip/Seals? (Doors/A-Pillar Posts)

[filmsurgeon]

Looking for recommendations on who makes the best and where to buy weatherstripping/seals for the doors and A-pillar posts.  I know the door seals are not convertible specific, but A-pillar seals would be.  I have seen SoffSeal and Metro Moulded as two manufactures whose retailers/sellers claim each is "THE BEST".  The weatherstrip/seals for my convertible top are all good, but my door and A-pillar seals need to be replaced.  I know the door seals typically come with the clips, but do they also come with the (3) screws for securing it to the top-front of the door?  Do the A-pillar seals usually come with the (1) screw for securing it to the bottom of the pillar post?  Thanks.

[filmsurgeon]

Here's what I'm going with in case anybody's interested:

I will be ordering the 8 piece "TOP CatWhiskers" window sweeps from Dixie Restoration Parts today.  I will also get the Metro door seals (don't know from who yet).  However and unfortunately, Metro does not make A-pillar post seals for E-body Convertible.  Only one available that I can find is SoffSeal; so I have no choice but to go with that.  I will be ordering those from either Dixie Restoration Parts, or Dante's Mopar Parts.

[filmsurgeon]

Just a thought:  Since only SoffSeal makes the A-Pillar Post Seal (and their seals/weatherstripping are undoubtably not as good as Metro Moulded), has anyone ever considered using Metro's HT roof-rail seals, and only using a portion (3/4 - 7/8%) of the seal that goes from the bottom end of the A-Pillar; up the A-Pillar to a point where you could cut and "graft" it somehow to a portion of the top end of SoffSeal's piece?  I don't know how different the profiles are, but my understanding is the the worst part of SoffSeal's A-Pillar Post seal is the bottom end that attaches with screws to the front door jamb.  I'm sure that the material of the seal/weatherstripping is a different rubber composition, but if the profile is similar enough, the grafting could be done with weatherstrip adhesive (or stronger rubber bonding agent), and hiding the seam with something like electrical tape (or similar).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Challenger-Barracuda-Cuda-Roof-Rail-Weatherstrip-/360132566143

[filmsurgeon]

 

[wiging19]

Years ago I used soft seal but its time to put a new top on the vert so I'm interested in others thoughts on this topic given more companies are in the market than 10 -12 years ago.

[filmsurgeon]

Years ago I used soft seal but its time to put a new top on the vert so I'm interested in others thoughts on this topic given more companies are in the market than 10 -12 years ago.

If you're looking to replace the A-pillar post seals, ONLY SoffSeal makes them.  Metro makes good (better than SoffSeal IMO) seals for the doors, roofrail (hard-top), and convertible top.

[Fern]

I used soft seal and had no problems.

[Jousi]

I tried Metro, and Precision ( which was actually made by Metro) for my Cuda 71 HT roofrails, and very poor fitment. Finally bought Soffseal and it was perfect.

[filmsurgeon]

I tried Metro, and Precision ( which was actually made by Metro) for my Cuda 71 HT roofrails, and very poor fitment. Finally bought Soffseal and it was perfect.

Tonight I installed the Metro door seals, and the SoffSeal A-pillar post seals. All went very well.  They both fit as well as could be expected.  After considerable research, it appears that only SoffSeal makes the A-pillar post seals for convertibles.  Am satisfied with the end result.