After watching the steady drip... drip ... drip of water coming in through the tailgate weatherstrip, I did a little poking around and found a perfect generic w/s. I'd read about using w/s from other models/makes, but figured there had to be a better way. It took about 30 minutes to install (including cleaning) and looks virtually identical to the original. Pics are on the cell phone, but I'll post a couple up tonight. I think I've found an identical replacement for the side pop out windows too.
Next..... the windshield....... :o
Here's a few shots. Excuse the crappy carpet.... someday I'll get around to replacing it.
(http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/ebay/ws1.jpg)
(http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/ebay/ws2.jpg)
(http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/ebay/ws3.jpg)
Where did you get the seal from? I need to replace my wagon's rear hatch seal but have no idea what to use or where to get it. It looks great!
Dave, thanks to pintopower I was turned on to weatherstripping from a first generation Ford Focus (the two-door model). At the junkyard I paid all of about $5 for two of them. They came off the doors of the Focus and fit almost perfectly in both the wagon tailgate and the Runabout hatch. I had to cut a couple cinches off for both but what a deal! ;D
Quote from: dave1987 on October 13, 2010, 07:28:02 PM
Where did you get the seal from? I need to replace my wagon's rear hatch seal but have no idea what to use or where to get it. It looks great!
I bought extra and have enough left for another hatch. $20 plus the ride and it's yours. It isn't $5, but it's not used either ;)
it is also on e-bay for sale alittle $ more
The Ebay w/strip is only 10' long, and a wagon uses 12-1/2'. I'll have to check the leftover piece to make sure it is long enough. It measures 12' 4" and I didn't measure the piece I put on.... it could be a couple inches longer. If a trunk model uses a little less, this would be an even better buy.
Quote from: dave1987 on October 13, 2010, 07:28:02 PM
Where did you get the seal from? I need to replace my wagon's rear hatch seal but have no idea what to use or where to get it. It looks great!
What is the BIG secret? Where did you get the whether stripping?
I fit the remainder up to my wagon and there is enough to do another tailgate. It's a few inches long, so it's a trim to fit (easy).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320568526039&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320568526039&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT)
they emailed when i asked for more info..
Hello, This rear hatch seal is 148" long. Thank-you, Weatherstrip Specialists Convertible Top Specialists
1760 N. US Hwy. 41
Inverness, FL 34450 sales@topsdown.com (sales@topsdown.com) www.topsdown.com (http://www.topsdown.com) Quote from: slowride on October 13, 2010, 10:31:40 PM
The Ebay w/strip is only 10' long, and a wagon uses 12-1/2'. I'll have to check the leftover piece to make sure it is long enough. It measures 12' 4" and I didn't measure the piece I put on.... it could be a couple inches longer. If a trunk model uses a little less, this would be an even better buy.
Quote from: fordstuff on October 20, 2010, 10:52:59 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320568526039&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320568526039&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT)
they emailed when i asked for more info..
Hello, This rear hatch seal is 148" long. Thank-you, Weatherstrip Specialists Convertible Top Specialists
1760 N. US Hwy. 41
Inverness, FL 34450 sales@topsdown.com (sales@topsdown.com) www.topsdown.com (http://www.topsdown.com/)
Can't beat that... 148" = 12' 4"! Should be a perfect fit!
Dwayne :smile:
I didn't see that listing when I checked Ebay, just the one from Steele. If they get $45 plus shipping I'm going into the weatherstrip biz! (after I sell this one).
If you need this w/strip, you can find it at (of all places) JC Whitney. The wagon w/strip is shown HERE. (http://www.jcwhitney.com/push-on-trim-weatherstrips-for-doors-trunks-windows/p2008597.jcwx?skuId=163409&filterid=c3813o60j1)
The w/strip for the popout windows should be #1, but I'll have to refer to the catalog as I don't see a link for it online.
After installing, use a silicone spray on the strip to prevent sticking, and make sure your hatch is properly adjusted.