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67swb72klb · 08-03-2011, 10:38 AM

used lmc door window seals on my 72 and they are cracking up allready (dry rotting) called and they said they havent had any problems (of coarse) i have herd other people saying that the rubber doesent hold up well but these are only 6-8 months on the truck they are sending another set but why should i put another bad part on ?? never saw a gm part do that 20-40 yeras old any better parts out there or is this what we get anymore ! sorry for the rant

ChevLoRay · 08-03-2011, 01:19 PM

Check with the vendors on this site. Check out Wes at Classic Heartbeat. He'll shoot straight with you. He's not the only one, though.

white71chevy · 08-03-2011, 01:33 PM

Try classic truck parts of America. I got mine there and they are great.
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GASoline71 · 08-03-2011, 02:38 PM

Steele Rubber Products is all I will use.

Gary

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-03-2011, 04:23 PM

We have been using precision and also repops. I had 1 complaint about a weak ago on a set of precisions that we sent out that a clip fell out of it while our customer was trying to install them. Other than that they seem to be good. WES

AirSpeed · 08-03-2011, 05:11 PM

I got mine from Classic parts and they have been great for over a year now, on the other hand I got my gas tank grommet from them as well and it started cracking a week after I installed it!
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bobs409 · 08-03-2011, 06:41 PM

Here's something worse but related. I put new door handles on my truck (again!) and the rubber lock and handle gaskets that came with cracked 1 week after the install! That's ridiculous! I've never seen these crack before but worse yet, after a week? If you haven't figured out why I had to replace my handles again, it's because they pit within a few months.

We need to ban together and stop buying the bad brands. That would certainly send a message when the ones making this garbage get stuck with 'em.

eightbanger · 08-04-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

Here's something worse but related. I put new door handles on my truck (again!) and the rubber lock and handle gaskets that came with cracked 1 week after the install! That's ridiculous! I've never seen these crack before but worse yet, after a week? If you haven't figured out why I had to replace my handles again, it's because they pit within a few months.

We need to ban together and stop buying the bad brands. That would certainly send a message when the ones making this garbage get stuck with 'em.

x2 on this...and I will add gas filler neck grommets to this list of horror rubber.
8 mths old.

Katrina/10 · 08-04-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I got mine from Classic parts and they have been great for over a year now, on the other hand I got my gas tank grommet from them as well and it started cracking a week after I installed it!
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+1, I had exactly the same experience!

webfoot · 08-09-2011, 12:11 AM

I bought some new clutch/brake pedals last year and they are already starting to crack and fall off.

dan42 · 08-09-2011, 12:36 AM

Yeah, my gas tank filler rubber I got from Brother's is cracking bad - started after about two months. And the truck is in the garage all the time.

bobs409 · 08-09-2011, 06:27 AM

This is the secret to China's success. Repeat customers.

eightbanger · 08-09-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

This is the secret to China's success. Repeat customers.

Nice one...

mikewarme · 08-09-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

used lmc door window seals on my 72 and they are cracking up allready (dry rotting) called and they said they havent had any problems (of coarse) i have herd other people saying that the rubber doesent hold up well but these are only 6-8 months on the truck they are sending another set but why should i put another bad part on ?? never saw a gm part do that 20-40 yeras old any better parts out there or is this what we get anymore ! sorry for the rant

Every chinese parts is junk. Don't buy china. Go to Steelerubber.com made in USA!

webfoot · 08-09-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewarme

Every chinese parts is junk. Don't buy china. Go to Steelerubber.com made in USA!

I know i will from now on. I see they even have brake/clutch pads, thats where I'll be going next.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-09-2011, 02:16 PM

Hey you guys having all the trouble with your gas filler grommets... We have had our own grommet produced and we provide a 5 year warrantee against cracking, fading or any degradation. Made in the USA!! They are not as cheap as the others but you wont be pulling your tank every few months replacing it either.... WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-09-2011, 02:20 PM

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/rubb...atherstrip.htm

WES

eightbanger · 08-09-2011, 02:23 PM

Just put my order in
Thanks Wes.

Is that a spelling mistake Wes, or should we be insulted

pritch · 08-09-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewarme

Every chinese parts is junk. Don't buy china. Go to Steelerubber.com made in USA!

If it makes you feel any better-they make their own nuclear weapons

**bigsnookmaster** · 08-09-2011, 10:57 PM

I see NOS gas tank grommets all the time on E-Bay. They're about 10 bucks. It's hard to go wrong with GM parts. .02

**nbrfd007** · 08-09-2011, 11:02 PM

Must be the reason for China's population problems, Bad Rubbers!

litew8 · 08-09-2011, 11:15 PM

08-03-2011, 10:38 AM	#1
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,472	china rubber used lmc door window seals on my 72 and they are cracking up allready (dry rotting) called and they said they havent had any problems (of coarse) i have herd other people saying that the rubber doesent hold up well but these are only 6-8 months on the truck they are sending another set but why should i put another bad part on ?? never saw a gm part do that 20-40 yeras old any better parts out there or is this what we get anymore ! sorry for the rant __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

08-03-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: china rubber Check with the vendors on this site. Check out Wes at Classic Heartbeat. He'll shoot straight with you. He's not the only one, though. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-03-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
white71chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: stigler, oklahoma Posts: 190	Re: china rubber Try classic truck parts of America. I got mine there and they are great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 c10 with a 305. new dd wohoo 1956 chevy bel air hard top with a 327. 1998 honda passport V6 old dd.

08-03-2011, 04:23 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: china rubber We have been using precision and also repops. I had 1 complaint about a weak ago on a set of precisions that we sent out that a clip fell out of it while our customer was trying to install them. Other than that they seem to be good. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-03-2011, 05:11 PM	#6
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: china rubber I got mine from Classic parts and they have been great for over a year now, on the other hand I got my gas tank grommet from them as well and it started cracking a week after I installed it! Posted via Mobile Device

08-03-2011, 06:41 PM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: china rubber Here's something worse but related. I put new door handles on my truck (again!) and the rubber lock and handle gaskets that came with cracked 1 week after the install! That's ridiculous! I've never seen these crack before but worse yet, after a week? If you haven't figured out why I had to replace my handles again, it's because they pit within a few months. We need to ban together and stop buying the bad brands. That would certainly send a message when the ones making this garbage get stuck with 'em. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-09-2011, 12:11 AM	#10
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: china rubber I bought some new clutch/brake pedals last year and they are already starting to crack and fall off. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

08-09-2011, 12:36 AM	#11
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: china rubber Yeah, my gas tank filler rubber I got from Brother's is cracking bad - started after about two months. And the truck is in the garage all the time. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-09-2011, 06:27 AM	#12
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: china rubber This is the secret to China's success. Repeat customers. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-09-2011, 02:16 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: china rubber Hey you guys having all the trouble with your gas filler grommets... We have had our own grommet produced and we provide a 5 year warrantee against cracking, fading or any degradation. Made in the USA!! They are not as cheap as the others but you wont be pulling your tank every few months replacing it either.... WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 08-09-2011 at 02:30 PM.

08-09-2011, 02:20 PM	#17
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: china rubber http://www.classicheartbeat.com/rubb...atherstrip.htm WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-09-2011, 02:23 PM	#18
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: china rubber Just put my order in Thanks Wes. Is that a spelling mistake Wes, or should we be insulted __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

08-09-2011, 10:57 PM	#20
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: china rubber I see NOS gas tank grommets all the time on E-Bay. They're about 10 bucks. It's hard to go wrong with GM parts. .02 __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

08-09-2011, 11:02 PM	#21
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: china rubber Must be the reason for China's population problems, Bad Rubbers!

08-09-2011, 11:15 PM	#22
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: china rubber __________________ project: "my happy mess"



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