[T3] windscreen rubber

[Keith Park]

There are 2 T3 windshield repro seals with the groove, one has a 5/8" lip
outside the moulding groove and the other has 7/8" lip, you want the larger
one.

The big problem is finding one with rubber that wont disintegrate, and the
only way I know to test for that is leave it lying around for a couple
years... if it crazes over its bad, if it doesn't you have a shot at it...
but even the good ones are still crappy rubber.  ISP is aware of this and I
believe they are trying to improve quality, but not sure where that stands.

Keith

Both seals are available in non-OEM reproductions from ISPwest, for example.
I say non-OEM because although they take the factory metal trim, they are
smaller in profile than the originals.  In other words, if you took a cross
section of the rubber, you would find there is less material than in the
original seals.

No one makes original-profile rubbers that I know of, although ISPwest said
they may begin making them late this year.  What is available is made from
Bug window seal extrusions, made in Type 3 lengths.  The Bugs always had the
thinner rubber.

I have the same issue with their rear-side glass seals-- they are smaller.
However, I am using them and they look and seal fine.  99% of owners may not
notice the difference.

-Phil

> From: "Bernhard Harley" <bernlize at absamail.co.za>
> To whom it may concern
> I am busy restoring a 1969 1600 TL Fastback. Can you please assist me with
> the following rubbers:
> 1. Front windscreen rubber - must take the chrome beading
> 2. Rear window rubber - also suitable for the chrome beading
> 3. L-H & R-H rear window rubbers. 
> Thank you
> Bernard

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