I've noticed the lists of different vendors and I'm sure most here have ordered from them so I'm hoping to get advice on who has the best parts, quality anyway. First thing I'm needing to do is replace all the rubber for the glass and doors. Any advice is appreciated. I have a 70 Maverick, 2 door.
I did all mine this summer, beltline window strip, window top channel, door upper and door lower seals. Purchased them from AutoKrafters. The only one I was somewhat disappointed with was the door upper channel. It was thinner than the original along the back of the door and when its closed I can see daylight along a part of the passenger door from the inside looking out. Also, the rear end of the door upper or lower (I forgot which) was a bit too thick and the door did not want to shut very good. So I removed it and placed the end of it in a vice overnight to compress it and then it worked fine. The only other thing was with the beltline channel not all the clips snapped in very tightly, use some weatherstrip adhesive on these and wedge a piece of wood in there until it cures. Also some guys say they do the window strips without taking out the window, I removed mine and glad I did, I think in the end it was much easier that way.
they also have a kit that has all the parts in it. that may be your cheapest deal if you are replacing it all.
Contact restoration parts source. You will have to call them and order it over the phone but their complete kit price beats all other venders by over $100. By far the best deal i have found. Plus All the seals are Daniel carpenter. Stay away from any precision seals. They are not great...
Yeah there is some weird stuff on their website and it is poorly made...but I can attest to the quality of parts and the pricing. Great people to deal with and they will save you a lot of money. I had to get front and back glass seals with trunk and upper/lower door seals. That came out to around 240ish I think? Their complete kit front to back was around 340 for everything? It was the best price out of all the companies.
