Subject: Re: Weatherstripping Sucks by C4DERF on 2008/4/8 1:17:24
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Matatk wrote: C4DERF -
I remember that post and admired your work. It is a time consuming job, but one that needs to be done. I still have the door seals to do, but those seem like they will be easier since they have the push pins and there is no glass to seal against it so I'm wondering if the fit will be as tough. I also need to do outer door seals, I'm just irritated that they cost $60 for a set. Doesn't seem like $60 worth or rubber. Oh well. Hope everyone else enjoys their weatherstripping escapades.
Matthew
Matatk,
Feel your pain man. Last year I bought a set of outers along with the window guides and stops for both doors. Paid something like $85 or $90 for the parts and found a fella that owns a small body shop to install and adjust the windows. Get this, he said $25 per door!! We set a date and I dropped by and asked him if it would be okay to stick around and watch. He said sure so, 90 minutes later I had new outer seals, guides and stops installed and both windows adjusted. During the time he told me he likes working on all vettes and when the job was done I asked him again his price and he repeated $50 for everything. I told him ok and gave him $75 for his work. He didn't want the extra $25 and there was no register tab for the CPA. I left $75 lighter in the wallet but, $100s ahead in agrivation saved and making a new acquaintance who likes working and painting vettes. He is going to get my business when I repaint the ole girl.
