[munch]

I have a 1930 Chevy 2 door Coach (Sedan) and would like to know what kind of weatherstripping others have used for the doors?

[chopper526]

I can't help you with the weatherstripping, Munch, I am in the same predicament. However, not having weathersripping doesn't stop me from having a great time driving!!

[EDNY]

I'd start by looking at the Steele Rubber Parts link below.

Ed

[Jan Bogert10]

guy's what weatherstripping r-u looking for?  I have glass channels and felt whiskers.

[EDNY]

guy's what weatherstripping r-u looking for?  I have glass channels and felt whiskers.

I think they are looking for the rubber glued around the doors.

[munch]

That is corect, I am looking for a seal around the doors.  I'll check out Steele Rubber.  Thanks

[EDNY]

BTW: If you need glass channels and/or felt whiskers...Jan Bogert10 can give you a good deal. I bought some from him.

Ed

[chopper526]

Munch, did you ever figure out what weatherstripping you are going to use around your doors?

[trbomax]

 I just used oversized and soft wind cord on the inside. After 50 yrs its not real soft anymore ,but it still seals around the inside edge of the doors.

[munch]

No I never did get back to the weather stripping.  I still need some for the doors.

[chopper526]

Trbomax, you may have the best, practical solution.

[munch]

Trbomax,

Where can I find that?

[trbomax]

Heres where I show that I'm a dinasour! When I was building cars and boats,the trim was made by the trim guy,you didnt just go buy redimade stuff and hang it on. Windcord is simple and can be made on most home type sewing machines.The foam core came in long rolls and various sizes.I think 1/2" is pretty standard (newer vehicles dont have windcord because they have molded plastic interiors and formed gaskets.) The same material that is/was used to cover the door panels was sewn around it leaveing a 1 1/2" "tab" that usually was attached to the inside of the door opening before the inside trim panels were put on.Because the inside flat surface of the door and the inside of the body were flush,the windcord hung out into the opening and the door sealed against it. Because my body pillars are glass,I blind riveted it on,in a wood body it wiuld be stapled. I'll take a couple pics when I get down to the shop this afternoon.

This is the same way fender welt is/was made except that 1/4" nylon rope was used as a core. You can probably buy wind cord and fender welring thats molded plastic but its wouldnt look and feel as nice. The fender welt in my glass 28 was put in when the car was assembled in 1963 and is still very useable,in fact I have no intentions of getting new when I reassemble the car.The molded welt cracks,shrinks,and just doesnt have the "look and feel" of the made up stuff. Same for the wind cording.

[munch]

Thank Trbomax...

[trbomax]

 Keep in mind that this was done 50 yrs ago and some shrinkage and fitment isnt what it was. No rust though.