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bobs409 · 10-10-2013, 11:36 AM

I thought I was through with the nightmare of making repro parts fit on my wrecker project but had one last thing to install. The window felts.

I actually got one inner felt installed but the other 3 do not fit! The clips do not line up with the holes in the door. I checked my other trucks and the holes are the same.

I think this might be the same company I had problems with on the windshield gasket that cost me a fortune for a glass company to deal with!

Anyone else use this brand and have problems?

Now I have to find a way to reposition the clips and that's gonna be real fun! They seem to be almost stapled in. ??

One the pack it says "Certified" and then "original fit". I don't think so!

What a bunch of !@#$#@!#@!!@!

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-10-2013, 12:13 PM

Not to ask a dumb question, but are you sure you dont have them swapped side for side? I would send them back and try another brand /vendor. I just did mine and the clips dont look like they can be moved.

bobs409 · 10-10-2013, 02:35 PM

Yeah, I tried every conceivable way but no go.

I bought these back in the beginning when I started this resto almost 3 years ago so doubt I could return them now.

Modifying them is about all I can think of.

**leddzepp** · 10-10-2013, 03:02 PM

Precision is the only brand to go with for weatherstripping. GMCPaul and Wes carry it. Costs more, but fits like a glove as it should. Throw the other stuff in the trash.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-10-2013, 03:30 PM

Yep, I have installed lots of weatherstrip and there is a reason we sell Precision. Counterpart sells soft seal & superseal. WES

bobs409 · 10-10-2013, 05:12 PM

Thanks guys. From now on, I'll ask ahead of time for that brand only.

I think I got these from Classic parts but it's been a while so not sure.

ksshane · 10-10-2013, 05:39 PM

+1

For going through Wes. Great parts and customer service. I don't mind spending a little more if I know its going to fit right the first time.

powell72 · 10-10-2013, 05:53 PM

I've had lots of fitment problems with all kinds of Counterpart's stuff.

tony58 · 10-10-2013, 05:57 PM

Some years ago, when I had my glass business I carried Precision for a short time, we had many problems with their made in Thailand stuff, rubber separation after a couple days, windshield gasket fitment off etc. Maybe things have changed. I prefer T&N if available

10-10-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! I thought I was through with the nightmare of making repro parts fit on my wrecker project but had one last thing to install. The window felts. I actually got one inner felt installed but the other 3 do not fit! The clips do not line up with the holes in the door. I checked my other trucks and the holes are the same. I think this might be the same company I had problems with on the windshield gasket that cost me a fortune for a glass company to deal with! Anyone else use this brand and have problems? Now I have to find a way to reposition the clips and that's gonna be real fun! They seem to be almost stapled in. ?? One the pack it says "Certified" and then "original fit". I don't think so! What a bunch of !@#$#@!#@!!@! __________________ 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

10-10-2013, 12:13 PM	#2
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! Not to ask a dumb question, but are you sure you dont have them swapped side for side? I would send them back and try another brand /vendor. I just did mine and the clips dont look like they can be moved.

10-10-2013, 02:35 PM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! Yeah, I tried every conceivable way but no go. I bought these back in the beginning when I started this resto almost 3 years ago so doubt I could return them now. Modifying them is about all I can think of. __________________ 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

10-10-2013, 03:02 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! Precision is the only brand to go with for weatherstripping. GMCPaul and Wes carry it. Costs more, but fits like a glove as it should. Throw the other stuff in the trash. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-10-2013, 03:30 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! Yep, I have installed lots of weatherstrip and there is a reason we sell Precision. Counterpart sells soft seal & superseal. 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

10-10-2013, 05:12 PM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! Thanks guys. From now on, I'll ask ahead of time for that brand only. I think I got these from Classic parts but it's been a while so not sure. __________________ 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

10-10-2013, 05:39 PM	#7
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! +1 For going through Wes. Great parts and customer service. I don't mind spending a little more if I know its going to fit right the first time. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-10-2013, 05:53 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! I've had lots of fitment problems with all kinds of Counterpart's stuff. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-10-2013, 05:57 PM	#9
tony58 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orange, Calif Posts: 183	Re: Superseal / Counterpart window felts DON'T FIT! Some years ago, when I had my glass business I carried Precision for a short time, we had many problems with their made in Thailand stuff, rubber separation after a couple days, windshield gasket fitment off etc. Maybe things have changed. I prefer T&N if available



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