SUBARU3 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) There seems to be a growing need for rear glass weatherstrips for Gen 1 sedans and coupes. (Both stage 1 and 2. Which I believe are nearly identical). It is my belief that we better get these reproduced while we can! We have a company that can do this, but the initial cost is 5K for tooling , plus the cost of the gasket! If we had 50 buyers we could sell then for about $140 or so. That's comparable to what Subaru sold them for. How many people and how many gaskets would you be interested in? (That's the question). Absent a good rear weathestrip, these cars are going to be wet and rusty. Please post your thoughts, suggestions and if you would be interested in a group purchase. If you have other options, please post. Original part # 665002700 Thanks, Todd Edited May 6, 2012 by SUBARU3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 What about rear window weatherstrips for Wagons? or all the door weatherstripping? How much would that cost to have made or is that even going to be an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) The best GEN 1 rear glass seal is the VW beetle. (mid-late 70s) The glass in the 80s wagons is much bigger than the gen 1 wagons. The 80s cars rear glass rubber may fit, but I have never tried. I would imagine that it is also larger than the Gen 1s. Yes, we need the door stuff too. This is for the rear glass seal though. Edited October 5, 2008 by SUBARU3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Im guessing these gaskets you are trying to have made wouldnt fit Gen 1 wagons then eh? I need ALL the rubber for my pair of Stage 1s. Ones a split gate, so I dont know what Im gonna do there. :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 The VW beetle rear glass rubber works well in the Gen 1 wagons. I use the "cal" look with no reveal molding. The Subaru rubber is obsolete and unavailable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivesubies Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 i would gladly take at least 5 seals and would be willing to pay the 140.00ish!! i agree if we dont aggressively work on actually doing this we will all be sorry later. lets all get serious and try to make this work!! thanks,danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I would certainly be interested in a group buy - Gen 1 coupe x 2. There is an Australian eBay seller that sells rubber for Gen I models. Phil's Rotary's You do have to scroll down the page a bit. I orginally ordered the GFT front windscreen seal hoping it would suit a Gen 1 coupe but it was actually for 1979 - 84 models so I had it replaced with the 1400-1600 rubber. This seal is identical to the windsceen seal I purchased last year through the USMB. (Note the seller also lists front and rear for FF-1) I did ask the seller plenty of questions, unfortunately he did not know anything about them. Basically gets the seals from a 'supplier' and sells them. The point of this? Somewhere out there (Taiwan?) is a company that is making Gen 1 seals. Surely it would be easy for them to make the coupe rear rubber too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1RooHungLow Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I too would be interested in rear glass gasket rubber for my 73 split tail DL wagon. thanks, Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyclimbs Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm in one for '84 Gl rear hatch window seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm in one for '84 Gl rear hatch window seal. *** Sorry but this is for Gen I vehicles. Good luck with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Gen one station wagons can use a Volkswagen Beetle rear glass rubber seal. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Got a specific part number for that wagon/beetle window seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Got a specific part number for that wagon/beetle window seal? I bought mine this past year. Can't recall the number - Todd will If I run across them this week I'll get the # if no reply by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 The 1972 -1977 Bug works fine. I believe others do too like the 40's and 50's. I use the CAL (California look) with no reveal. It's just solid black. http://shop.westcoastmetric.com/index.php West Coast Metric has them. These things are available in lots of VW stores. I wish Subaru parts were as easy to come by! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks Todd ! Gimme a call sometime if you're up late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Any status update here? I know there was some work going on with PRP by Danny. You here Danny? Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 If you guys can get me samples of the material, I can probably find something appropriate to make new gaskets for windows and doors. I need to see what size shape the OEM gaskets are. It would probably be best if someone nearby had a car that I could roll in the shop and poke around on. The shop I work at does lots of custom work on hot rods and such. I'm pretty sure we can handle some Subaru work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRATTWORST Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 There seems to be a growing need for rear glass weatherstrips for Gen 1 sedans and coupes. (Both stage 1 and 2. Which I believe are nearly identical). It is my belief that we better get these reproduced while we can! We have a company that can do this, but the initial cost is 5K for tooling , plus the cost of the gasket! If we had 50 buyers we could sell then for about $140 or so. That's comparable to what Subaru sold them for. How many people and how many gaskets would you be interested in? (That's the question). Absent a good rear weathestrip, these cars are going to be wet and rusty. Please post your thoughts, suggestions and if you would be interested in a group purchase. If you have other options, please post. Original part # 665002700 Thanks, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRATTWORST Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm going to contac soft seal here in oh. Mon,about the cost involved in making the mold for the back glass seal for the gen 1&2 brats, let me know if you,re interested? I believe the best bet would maintain ownership of the mold! Fyi,i also have a fix if no seal is available,but it involves the cost of a new back glass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSub Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 If they get made, I'm in for a gen 1 and 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxy Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hi all if you care to search ebay australia under subaru leone you will find listed winshield rubbers for FF1,leone coupes etc most models selling for $89.00 au 1968 models onwards. Cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hi all if you care to search ebay australia under subaru leone you will find listed winshield rubbers for FF1,leone coupes etc most models selling for $89.00 au 1968 models onwards. Cheers steve Steve, We already have the best windshield gaskets availible. This post here pertains to weatherstripping. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 doesnt the rear window sit in the body like a windscreen? because if that is the case wouldnt any window trim work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78brat Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 dose anyone know were i could get front weather striping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Can we consider "unsticking" this thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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