1973 Fury 2 - Four Door Weatherstripping

[Binky1945]

Weatherstripping Problems:

I am having a very hard time locating replacement door weatherstripping, factory or after- market, for the four doors on my 1973 Plymouth Fury 2 four door sedan cop car. If anyone has this item for sale or can lead me in the right direction I would very much appreciate it. This seems to be the last big hurdle concerning finishing up our restoration. I have already tried Steele rubber products. Thank you, Jim Dent seagraves26@aol.com or 859 575.4444

 

[FURYGT]

Do you have the factory part number for this weatherstrip?

 

[CBODY67]

If you might find some NOS weatherstrip, especially if it has been in the original box and curled up all these years. It'll like to stay in that position, regardless of how much money you might pay for it. Bends and kinks that have taken "a set" that might be very hard to get straight again.

One thing that MIGHT work, depending upon the condition of the existing rubber is to put a thin "smear coat" of black silicone sealant on the existing weatherstrip. This can fill in any cracked sections and give things a nice black color again. Not a complete "best way to do things", but it might help so you can drive/show the car until you get some fresh repro items.

You might have some luck at salvage yards, IF you can find some cars that are still intact. AND if somebody hasn't been chasing windnoise and glued the weatherstrip to the door!

The weatherstrips were generally installed "dry" at the factory. Clips along the bottom and the upper sections "rolled" into their grooves on the window frame.

Let us know what you find, please.

CBODY67

 

[Binky1945]

If you might find some NOS weatherstrip, especially if it has been in the original box and curled up all these years. It'll like to stay in that position, regardless of how much money you might pay for it. Bends and kinks that have taken "a set" that might be very hard to get straight again.

One thing that MIGHT work, depending upon the condition of the existing rubber is to put a thin "smear coat" of black silicone sealant on the existing weatherstrip. This can fill in any cracked sections and give things a nice black color again. Not a complete "best way to do things", but it might help so you can drive/show the car until you get some fresh repro items.

You might have some luck at salvage yards, IF you can find some cars that are still intact. AND if somebody hasn't been chasing windnoise and glued the weatherstrip to the door!

The weatherstrips were generally installed "dry" at the factory. Clips along the bottom and the upper sections "rolled" into their grooves on the window frame.

Let us know what you find, please.

CBODY67

 

[Binky1945]

Thanks Wolfen. Mine was in poor condition and was stripped in the shop. Gonna try a generic for now and hope for the best I suppose. Jim