Elkybrewer
07-27-2010, 09:53 AM
First off, I did use the search function before posting this thread :)
I know there have been quite a few threads about this, but I'm new to restoring my 85 el camino, I just got it on friday. One of the first things i wanted to do was replace the weather stripping because there is none in a few areas. I've come across a couple different products (found through the search function on this site) but want help figuring out which will be the "best". I've learned that none seem to be as good as the OEM parts. Also if anyone could give me a breif rundown on how to do this, i thought i knew, then i came across something that wanted me to remove parts of the door...so i'm not too sure anymore. I also was curious if it makes sense to replace all of it, since it is all old, or just replace that clearly damaged/missing parts. Thanks :)
http://www.weatherstripspecial.com/elcamino.html
http://www.elcaminostore.com/el-camino-door-and-roof-rail-seals-1978-1987.html
http://www.mikesmontes.com/proddetail.asp?prod=319&cat=2759
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85-86-87-87-EL-CAMINO-8pc-WEATHERSTRIP-KIT-/370411543304?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item563e3f9b08#ht_500wt_1182
Thanks a lot, i know this is kind of a lengthy post
I know there have been quite a few threads about this, but I'm new to restoring my 85 el camino, I just got it on friday. One of the first things i wanted to do was replace the weather stripping because there is none in a few areas. I've come across a couple different products (found through the search function on this site) but want help figuring out which will be the "best". I've learned that none seem to be as good as the OEM parts. Also if anyone could give me a breif rundown on how to do this, i thought i knew, then i came across something that wanted me to remove parts of the door...so i'm not too sure anymore. I also was curious if it makes sense to replace all of it, since it is all old, or just replace that clearly damaged/missing parts. Thanks :)
http://www.weatherstripspecial.com/elcamino.html
http://www.elcaminostore.com/el-camino-door-and-roof-rail-seals-1978-1987.html
http://www.mikesmontes.com/proddetail.asp?prod=319&cat=2759
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85-86-87-87-EL-CAMINO-8pc-WEATHERSTRIP-KIT-/370411543304?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item563e3f9b08#ht_500wt_1182
Thanks a lot, i know this is kind of a lengthy post