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Thanks Bill (Rarebits) - I'm sure you are correct in that (at least) the base that resides in the metal channel needs to be a relatively high durometer whereas the seal probably doesn't. A coextrusion makes sense.
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Thanks Bill (Rarebits) - I'm sure you are correct in that (at least) the base that resides in the metal channel needs to be a relatively high durometer whereas the seal probably doesn't. A coextrusion makes sense.
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Hi Bill (Rotoflex), Kyle (Triumph Experience) said the profile you sent me (thanks, by the way, I forgot where that image came from) was the incorrect profile?!? The weatherstrip on the silver GT6 came from Spitbits, apparently the same as the Mk3 Spitfire winshield header seal. Baines wanted a sample to match before selling. I would have thought they might already have catalogued which seal is correct per a given application. I'm more confused than ever.
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Hi Bill (Rotoflex), Kyle (Triumph Experience) said the profile you sent me (thanks, by the way, I forgot where that image came from) was the incorrect profile?!? The weatherstrip on the silver GT6 came from Spitbits, apparently the same as the Mk3 Spitfire winshield header seal. Baines wanted a sample to match before selling. I would have thought they might already have catalogued which seal is correct per a given application. I'm more confused than ever.
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Sorry Bill, his seal image didn't get attached. Here it is........
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Sorry Bill, his seal image didn't get attached. Here it is........
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Bill - therein lies the rub, Baines stocks a large variety of seals, but are unable to tell me which may or may not be suitable without a sample to match the dimensions, profile hardness, etc. If you know that none of their seals match what I need, I don't know where to turn. On the US forum, an owner claims that the door seal on his 1967 GT6 is the same as the convertible top seal for a Spitfire (unknown vintage) per attached image. I've recently suffered a broken leg so I haven't been out to verify, but I believe my 'C' channel is against the outer edge of the top of my sill (horizontal surface) extending slightly up the forward door opening, not the side of the sill (vertical surface) as his 67. He has a nicely restored car but I wonder if his sills have been replaced or perhaps Triumph changed the 'C' channel and seal location between 1967 and 1972???
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Bill - therein lies the rub, Baines stocks a large variety of seals, but are unable to tell me which may or may not be suitable without a sample to match the dimensions, profile hardness, etc. If you know that none of their seals match what I need, I don't know where to turn. On the US forum, an owner claims that the door seal on his 1967 GT6 is the same as the convertible top seal for a Spitfire (unknown vintage) per attached image. I've recently suffered a broken leg so I haven't been out to verify, but I believe my 'C' channel is against the outer edge of the top of my sill (horizontal surface) extending slightly up the forward door opening, not the side of the sill (vertical surface) as his 67. He has a nicely restored car but I wonder if his sills have been replaced or perhaps Triumph changed the 'C' channel and seal location between 1967 and 1972???
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Although the individual I bought my car from did it no favors, its obvious that it was pampered for most of its life (no rust). The sill 'C' channels don't have a single bend, crimp or other imperfection. They look rather silly sitting there when its so obvious that something that should be there, isn't. Also, I don't think Triumph would have gone through the engineering and expense if these seals didn't have value. I'll likely buy the weatherstrips from Rimmers (a bit less than Canleys) come Spring, but I would certainly appreciate pictures showing the correct profile and orientation in the 'C' channel. Neither Rimmers or Canleys images are of much help. I've emailed Baines - I'll report back to the forum. Thanks Leigh!
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Although the individual I bought my car from did it no favors, its obvious that it was pampered for most of its life (no rust). The sill 'C' channels don't have a single bend, crimp or other imperfection. They look rather silly sitting there when its so obvious that something that should be there, isn't. Also, I don't think Triumph would have gone through the engineering and expense if these seals didn't have value. I'll likely buy the weatherstrips from Rimmers (a bit less than Canleys) come Spring, but I would certainly appreciate pictures showing the correct profile and orientation in the 'C' channel. Neither Rimmers or Canleys images are of much help. I've emailed Baines - I'll report back to the forum. Thanks Leigh!
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There is a 'C' channel in the bottom of my door sill that is supposed to hold a 2ndary seal. One member sent me the attached image and I have contacted a rubber supplier in an attempt to source the seal, but he wants a small sample piece to match up the hardness, etc. Can anyone out there oblige or provide an existing source for this seal?
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There is a 'C' channel in the bottom of my door sill that is supposed to hold a 2ndary seal. One member sent me the attached image and I have contacted a rubber supplier in an attempt to source the seal, but he wants a small sample piece to match up the hardness, etc. Can anyone out there oblige or provide an existing source for this seal?
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MWS has all the info you need. http://www.mws.co.uk/site/cms/contentChapterView.asp?chapter=1 If those will work on your car, keep in mind that 40 year old wire wheels may not be ideal. I went through a lot of time and expense restoring a set, and although they looked beautiful, they were still not like a new set even with new spline adapters.
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There is roundtail GT6 owner stateside that just mounted 14 inch wires (I believe they were 5 inches wide) from Dayton - he went with larger brakes and needed the taller wheel. He kept the same oversize tire OD that he had been running with his 13 inch rims. I would have gone lower profile tires to maintain the factory OD and speedometer accuracy. For some reason I think the roundtail proportions just look better with 13 inch rims whereas squaretails seem to lend themselves to 14.
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I have the manual from Bentley - pretty extensive!