Full rubber seal re-do

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BricksANDaBUG
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Full rubber seal re-do

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Good Day all!

I am going to tackle a full replacement of the rubber seals for the doors, hood, trunk-lid and crank steel sunroof...

Where is the best place to buy these for my '66?
Are there any "weird" situations I might run into?

Just planning ahead (hopefully)...

Thanks!

Mike P
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Blue Baron
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Post by Blue Baron »

Wolfsburg West is the best place to buy the rubber and metal trim. You should also pick up a copy of the Bentley VW 1200 workshop manual. While it says it's for the 1200, it covers the '66 model as well.
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BricksANDaBUG
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Post by BricksANDaBUG »

Well thank you!

I will do that for sure...

Mike P
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oldbugguy
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Re: Full rubber seal re-do

Post by oldbugguy »

This post is over 10 years old, but I've got a repainted bug that needs seals. The painter didn't do me any favors by just pulling the old rubber, blasting and painting. I had to beat the trunk channel into shape so that I could re-install rubber. Nerve wracking considering the cost of new paint. I still haven't moved ahead on the engine lid seal and am wondering if you found it possible to glue the seal in place, and if so, what glue you used.

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OldBugGuy
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