Phil Vanner wrote:
> I have heard the opinion that most available sidescreen seals are cra.. er,
> "of questionable quality" Is this true? If anybody makes decent ones who
> are they, and what kind of price do they ask?
>
> Mine are nonexistent, and this morning, due to the lateral force on a
> highway ramp, a fair amount of rain water slid up my passenger door,
> through the gap beneath the 'screen frame and sluiced me in the face.
> Invigorating.
>
> If all available seals are garbage I'm going to go up to Metro Molded Parts
> and see if I can't cobble up something. If I find something suitable for
> the "we tight" crowd I'll let you know.
>
> Thanks everybody for the advice on the top header rail. I got a piece of
> 1/4" round, 36" long brass rod ($3 at the hardware store) that fits into
> the channel nicely and so far it's watertight to 75mph. It's been raining a
> lot lately. I think the car likes it, reminds it of home.
>
> Phil Vanner
> '61 Midget
>
>
Phil
I got a set of side screen seals and new Plexiglas side curtains for
Christmas. The seals are fine so far. My wife got them from Motorhead. I
don't know where Motorhead gets them.
Call Larry at Motorhead (703) 573-3140
Rick Kaplan
1960 Sprite
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