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Jim wrote:
>How is the quality of West Coast Metric parts, particularly window
>seals and other body hardware? They seem to have a good selection,
Window seals are good, but the American style seems to be of a variety of
mixes (some thicker, some thinner, with no consistancy), and some fit better than
others. I don't know why this is though. Early style (up to 69) tail light
housing seals are junk, but I haven't found anyone who has anything better
either (all of the aftermarket seems consistant on this). They all seem to crack,
and I've tried different vendors on these too. Try to find NOS or very good
used of these as they seem the best. The rest of their parts are good quality
though. You might try splitting your order from them with CIP as they are a WCM
dealer, and offer free shipping, and online ordering and an online catalog. My
70 Fastback (wife's car) and my 65 Notch both used WCM seals through out, and
the fit and quality was great (except the tail light seals on the 65, and the
rear window seal I got thru Bill & Steve's (for the Notch), as both of these
seals cracked). On my wife's car I bought the seals directly thru WCM, but on
my Notch, I got them thru CIP (they weren't around at the time I did the
Fastback). I'd buy the front and rear seal thru WCM, and get the rest thru CIP, that
way if you run into a problem fitting the glass, you can contact them
directly about any trouble you're having. Sometimes it pays to shop around. I hope
this helps.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
71 Square, Now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen
at;http://photo.starblvd.net/bobnotch
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