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Stage 2 Gen 1 wagon rear, hatch, glass rubber update
#1
Posted 30 May 2004 - 01:34 AM
My original was pretty dry and brittle.
You can get these strips for next to nothing and they are plentiful, as VW has everything aftermarket AND from the Mexico factory.
I am so pleased that there is now a replacement, as many of these Subis have leaking or bad seals. So pass the word to those Gen 1 wagon owners!
Here's one place they are available.
http://www.westcoastmetric.com/
Todd
#2
Posted 30 May 2004 - 02:25 AM
#3
Posted 30 May 2004 - 08:58 AM
My wagon showe up at a national car event with a patch on the lower passenger side,covering the ever so slight leaky spot.
You'd never know the leak hole was so small.The water coming into the car was way more than you'd expect from such a small hole.
Todd,you completely rule for stepping out often and finding exactly what works and what doesn't.Thanks again for being such a great friend and fellow vintage "Subathusiast".
Call me sometime and tell me about the removal-installation process.
Cheers!
#4
Posted 30 May 2004 - 11:59 AM
-mike
#5
Posted 30 May 2004 - 01:15 PM
This VW application is for the rear, hatch glass. NOT the 1/4 rear side windows. Just want to clear up any confusion.
Todd
#6
Posted 30 May 2004 - 02:21 PM
-mike
#7
Posted 30 May 2004 - 02:42 PM
I'm curious if the VW door side rubber may be just as adaptable?????? Ideas?
As these cars get older and less unique parts are available, we need to address alternate applications. I think we should develop a database of alternate applications! (Kinda like what the 360 owners have done.)
Todd
#8
Posted 31 May 2004 - 03:33 AM
Todd
#9
Posted 31 May 2004 - 08:27 AM
I'll call later.
BTW,I also confused things.I have a good rear glass seal right now,it's my front windshield that'll need a new gasket.
The database is a great idea.I've heard that some guy has a Vintage Subaru website......

#10
Posted 31 May 2004 - 01:07 PM
They only had about 30 remaining, They are VERY high quality and new. The factory SUBARU ones, (when they were available), had been on the shelves for 20 years!
I HIGHLY suggest gen 1 owners get one while they can!!! (And don't linger in this.) Leaks will cause rust. AND you might never be able to find one again!
Todd
#11
Posted 11 August 2004 - 11:21 AM
Todd
#12
Posted 11 August 2004 - 11:30 AM
#13
Posted 09 November 2006 - 02:54 AM
Ok...it's official! The replacement for the rear window/hatch rubber weatherstrip is the one that fits the VW superbeetle rear glass! I installed tonight in my 78 DL. It was a perfect fit! The "Cal-look" is wider and works better I think. No need for the "reveal" molding then.
My original was pretty dry and brittle.
You can get these strips for next to nothing and they are plentiful, as VW has everything aftermarket AND from the Mexico factory.
I am so pleased that there is now a replacement, as many of these Subis have leaking or bad seals. So pass the word to those Gen 1 wagon owners!
Here's one place they are available.
http://www.westcoastmetric.com/
Todd
if was told right my 86' hach has the same size gass right and should work right?
#14
Posted 09 November 2006 - 03:15 AM
GD
#15
Posted 09 November 2006 - 03:52 AM
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