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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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weatherstrips?

hi

i would like to redo all the weather stripping in my truck when i go to paint it. where might be the best place to find everything

i found this kit, but i dont think it applies to our year trucks? is there a difference between the cab of a 93 and 86?

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstrip/-/-/1AWSK00077

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Justin
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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You can also try JCWhitney.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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I got a set from JCWhitney also. Works great.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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thanks for the info guys, do you know if jc whitney carries the triangle vent window seal?
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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don't know about the vent window seals, but this should be correct for the door and window seal kit...

JC Whitney Item Number: ZX267697

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Vent seal is dealer only.. Like 5o+ bucks each
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Vent seal is dealer only.. Like 5o+ bucks each
They're still available? I've bought two driver's side seals at the salvage yard and still have a lot of whistle.
Probably spent $30-40 already. I'll call the dealership tomorrow.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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went to dealer...only 10 left vent window weather strips in existence! 63 bucks a pop
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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Try a company called steele. Makes stripping for A LOT of different types of cars
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DNRCustoms
Vent seal is dealer only.. Like 5o+ bucks each
Doesn't the kit in the first link have the vent seals??? If so that isn't a bad price on the first one.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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went to dealer...only 10 left vent window weather strips in existence! 63 bucks a pop
Well...not for long. Ordered mine today, but it was $68.60 plus tax in Lufkin, along with a "two or three weeks" wait.

At least they were still available as of a few hours ago..
The passenger side is no longer available from Mopar.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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they only had the seal for the left door correct?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Doesn't the kit in the first link have the vent seals??? If so that isn't a bad price on the first one.
You're right - but notice the year models for the kit...1980-1986. I found out the hard way that the earlier vent windows are different than ours. I bought vent windows and gaskets off eBay from an 85 Ram Charger to replace a broken window - and for the gasket. The earlier windows have a metal bracket on the bottom that the glass sits in (pic). It's wider than the glass, so the gasket has a bigger opening for it. If you use one of those, you'll have a lot of wind noise-and disappointment.
Anybody need vent windows and gaskets for an 85 Ram Charger? Free if you just pay for postage...
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Originally Posted by oilcan64
they only had the seal for the left door correct?
Yep. The driver's side vent window seal is the only one you can get from Dodge.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronny Bailey
You're right - but notice the year models for the kit...1980-1986. I found out the hard way that the earlier vent windows are different than ours. I bought vent windows and gaskets off eBay from an 85 Ram Charger to replace a broken window - and for the gasket. The earlier windows have a metal bracket on the bottom that the glass sits in (pic). It's wider than the glass, so the gasket has a bigger opening for it. If you use one of those, you'll have a lot of wind noise-and disappointment.
Anybody need vent windows and gaskets for an 85 Ram Charger? Free if you just pay for postage...

Yep. The driver's side vent window seal is the only one you can get from Dodge.

I noticed the year, but guess I've never payed attention to the diff in the vent windows. Figured Dodge didn't change much in 20yrs why would they change something so little.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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Hey fellas! You need to check another source for the right side vent window gasket! It is available from Dodge. I know because I ordered it and had no problems. The price quoted in another post is in the ballpark. I suggest you find a Dodge dealer that also has an auto collision center tied into it. Give them your vin# and they can order the gaskets. If not let me know and I can check my source. The other source is Steele Rubber Products in North Carolina. They have some gaskets for our trucks but at this time not a big selection since the last time I checked. I would check with them since they might have added stuff to their list. Just Google them. I hope this helps.
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