smleod Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Does anyone know the OEM Part number? I have been looking for new lower window moldings for my 78 brat. They are very rotten. These are the ones on the exterior door skin that the outside of the window seals against. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 If you find the actual part you will have accomplished something very special. A few of us have parts manuals and I'm sure eventually one of us will post the part number. Keep in mind Subaru has newer superseded part numbers now and your local guy will likely find they are not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smleod Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 What are my options if the part is discontinued? Are we able to get aftermarket ones? I live in the Portland area and I don't want to run without them, but mine are so rotten that they are useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Mine are too buddy, i also hear it is hard to find windshields. But i have just begun on my first gen brat journey ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smleod Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Lucky us! I will try and let y'all know when/if I find a solution other than the ever effective 100 mph tape. Scooner, there is a guy on Portland Craigslist that has a couple of old brats. If you search Portland "Auto parts" for "brat" you should get his info. I understand you are not local, but a w/s is kinda important. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oh actually i have a windshield in both BRATS but they have cracks. I am pretty surprised at the amount of BRATS i've found around here in SE wyoming. The lady who i bought these two cars has two more and a boat load of parts but i am all tapped out cash wise. I'm hoping she craigslists the stuff but she probably won't out of laziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oh actually i have a windshield in both BRATS but they have cracks. I am pretty surprised at the amount of BRATS i've found around here in SE wyoming. The lady who i bought these two cars has two more and a boat load of parts but i am all tapped out cash wise. I'm hoping she craigslists the stuff but she probably won't out of laziness. I have full glass insurance on my 85' Brat. It costed me an extra 50$ a year and now if ANY of my glass gets damaged the insurance company will find me the piece and get it installed all for free. Not sure if your insurance company has anything like that, but I recently got a windshield put in because of that. Also, this covers the hard to find T-tops. If one of those shatters, I'll get a new one. Something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 That's good to know lucky, it surprises me that they would allow you to have that kind of coverage on an older car especially a BRAT. But thanks, definitely something to consider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcommie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The company I work for has a vendor that does custom moldings, I actually started going through their catalog to see what sort of similar profile material the do have. The biggest problem is it has a 90deg bend and a 30-ish degree bend in the seal that goes against the windshield, so you might have to layer and glue two seals together to get those curves/angles. I'm sure glad my 78 4WD wagon has its seals mostly intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I wonder if we can get a group buy going. Maybe have the company whip up 30 sets or so. I know for a fact there are quite a few people on the board that would jump at the chance to buy a whole new set. @djcommie could you call that place and ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G14 James Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 i have the same problem with the seals and finding a sutible replacement, i was considering walking around a salvage yard till i find somthing close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) If you check out this link:http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/page22.jpg In the top left hand corner is number 216.042. This is the only weather strip I am aware of that approximates the original subaru trim. It is more 'rubber like' than the OEM piece but it does fit using the original metal clips. I am not sure if Scott's Old Auto Rubber will ship to the US but perhaps you can find something with the same/similar profile as the pic? It is actually listed as being suitable for 1975 Subarus but I have used it on my 1978 wagon: http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/SUBARU%201975%20SEDAN.htm I will say it is a good substitute for the original but it does not seal against the glass as well as the OEM 'hard' weather strip. Edited November 14, 2014 by Leeroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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