Door Weatherstrip (formerly Rowland's ROTW) - Page 3

Ducks · 04-20-08, 09:10 PM

Well, I'll take the third tailgate batch. List on your website yet?

Marc311 · 04-20-08, 09:12 PM

I got the new weatherstrip road tested. I can't say I ever real noticed a lot of wind noise before, but at highway speeds, my radio is now set to 25 rather than 30. Thanks, Kevin.

Rob Faucett · 04-20-08, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

No, I'LL take the first tailgate batch.

First . . . second . . . whatever. Selfish selfish

kevinmrowland · 04-21-08, 09:38 AM

Ohhhh, that does it buddy, you just moved yourself down to 5th.

THERE IS NO LIST!!

Stuff is on order (very excited) I'll do the same with this as the door weatherstrip, seems to work well and it is easy on me.

Moby · 04-21-08, 03:50 PM

I'm in! Added my name to the list and sent the money via paypal. Thanks!!

ad20k · 04-21-08, 06:57 PM

Got my 4 door set. Thanks Kevin. Installed perfectly and made noticeable improvement in road noise. Doors now make a nice thunk sound when closed.

How about that tailgate kit?

IndianDoc · 04-21-08, 07:20 PM

Me tooooo!!!! Thanks again Kevin

kevinmrowland · 04-25-08, 03:27 PM

I got a box in the mail today for everyone who signed up, you should see them the beginning of next week.

There is still one lonely box sitting here waiting for a new home though.

Ducks · 04-25-08, 04:54 PM

So when do you figure out the rear hatch / tail gate solution and accompanying sale of said feature?

kevinmrowland · 04-25-08, 05:06 PM

The tailgate weather-strip is scheduled to be delivered on the 8th of May, along with the next roll of door weather-strip.
I am enjoying the new "padded grip" every time I raise or lower my tailgate.

Moby · 04-25-08, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

I got a box in the mail today for everyone who signed up, you should see them the beginning of next week.

You rule!

IndianDoc · 04-28-08, 07:08 PM

Will be on the lookout for the box. Thanks 2X on you rule.

kevinmrowland · 05-10-08, 08:18 PM

Fiddled with the tailgate weather-strip today.
(still have a box of the 4 doors if anyone needs it)
The seal looks like it will work out quite nicely, take a look at how smashed the old stuff is.

kevinmrowland · 05-10-08, 08:24 PM

I am not real keen on how the welting worked on the headliner lip, not sure if it is really going to help the seal at all, think it may be better to just go with a piece of straight edge trim. It is very nice to have it cleaned up though, the old edge trim was pretty ratty.
I wanted to use the same material so as not to need to order another roll but the fit is not as good as I hopped. Even though the metal lip is the same size, the headliner wraps over it and makes for too tight a fit, you can see in the one pic how the edge gets all wavy. I also had to trim the welt back since it wont fit under the plastic trim, the edge trim continues under the plastic end cap, but the cut welt makes it look sloppy.

kevinmrowland · 05-10-08, 08:29 PM

In the top pic here you can see where the water has been seeping around the old weather-strip, I cleaned the dirt off so I will be able to see if any water gets past the new seal, that will help me determine if the second welt is needed as well.

With the tailgate shut the new welt is nice and compressed.

kevinmrowland · 05-10-08, 08:31 PM

The best part of the whole thing is still the edge trim on the tailgate lip. It protects the edge, makes the lift gate seal solid, and it works like a nice padded grip, I grin every time I close the tailgate now.

IndianDoc · 05-13-08, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IndianDoc

Will be on the lookout for the box. Thanks 2X on you rule.

Arrived fine hope all is well in wagonland. You rock see I have moved up on the sides and tailgate.

OlympiaFJ60 · 05-13-08, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

(still have a box of the 4 doors if anyone needs it)

PM Sent

takeitforgranite · 05-13-08, 12:22 PM

I have to say... the ol' girl is much quieter now!

So much so that the girlfriend noticed the difference on the highway without me even mentioning it. Also, don't get nearly as much exhaust in the cab when I'm idling at a red light... just a side benefit.

Thanks again, Kevin! You rock!

GLTHFJ60 · 05-13-08, 01:39 PM

Kevin, I'd love to come up and take that last set off your hands if Olympia doesn't. That and I gotta come up and drop off your jigsaw.

Let me know when this week I should drop by.

kevinmrowland · 05-13-08, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by takeitforgranite

....don't get nearly as much exhaust in the cab when I'm idling at a red light... just a side benefit.

Just a minor little improvement there.

Glad you got yours Kevin.
Hey Brandon, got your paypal, I will send your box out tomorrow.
Johnny, got another roll of door strip in yesterday so we can cut a set off that.
I still need to figure out the cost for the tailgate strips, since you're throwing money around like a big spender with a "real" job.

You can swing by pretty much anytime like usual.

Micah · 05-13-08, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

(still have a box of the 4 doors if anyone needs it)

Just sent a pm for the 4 doors

rover67 · 05-14-08, 07:54 AM

I am down for the tailgate and door weather stripping, and a rear hatch door.

emailed you.

thanks!
Marco

GLTHFJ60 · 05-16-08, 06:39 AM

Kevin and I put the whole shebang on my truck yesterday. Let me tell you, the new weatherstripping is WICKED nice!! The doors shut nice and firmly now, after some adjustment of course. They have a nice pop when they open up now, as opposed to the tinny sound that they had before. Even with my busted driver's window regulator, I can definitely hear the difference. The truck has less road noise which is always a good thing. Thanks Kevin!!

One thing of note: ensure that your catches aren't completely rotted away so that you can adjust them. If they are rusted, then start putting pbblaster or something on them now so they loosen up. We had to use a BFH on the catch for my tailgate because of how rusted it was!

IndianDoc · 05-16-08, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

Kevin and I put the whole shebang on my truck yesterday. Let me tell you, the new weatherstripping is WICKED nice!! The doors shut nice and firmly now, after some adjustment of course. They have a nice pop when they open up now, as opposed to the tinny sound that they had before. Even with my busted driver's window regulator, I can definitely hear the difference. The truck has less road noise which is always a good thing. Thanks Kevin!!

One thing of note: ensure that your catches aren't completely rotted away so that you can adjust them. If they are rusted, then start putting pbblaster or something on them now so they loosen up. We had to use a BFH on the catch for my tailgate because of how rusted it was!

I thought BFH were manditory on all cruiser modifications.

Getting my 8 lb sledge ready for my door wheather stripping install as we speak.

Have a great day and thanks again Kevin for your wonderful ideas and production capability. Sunshine from SC to you.

04-20-08, 09:10 PM	#61
Ducks IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Davis, CA TLCA# 17334 Posts: 1,115 Blog Entries: 2	Well, I'll take the third tailgate batch. List on your website yet? __________________ Chad... K7DUX.......1984 FJ60 - Daily Driver......Web Album ................"Non impediti ratione cogitationis" - Conloquium Currus ..

04-20-08, 09:12 PM	#62
Marc311 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 596	I got the new weatherstrip road tested. I can't say I ever real noticed a lot of wind noise before, but at highway speeds, my radio is now set to 25 rather than 30. Thanks, Kevin. __________________ 87 FJ60 31 x10.5 Silent Armors, LEDed, H4ed, Damplified, 4Runner calipered, and re-knuckled

04-21-08, 09:38 AM	#64
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	Ohhhh, that does it buddy, you just moved yourself down to 5th. THERE IS NO LIST!! Stuff is on order (very excited) I'll do the same with this as the door weatherstrip, seems to work well and it is easy on me. __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

04-21-08, 03:50 PM	#65
Moby IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trying to stack dimes Posts: 655	I'm in! Added my name to the list and sent the money via paypal. Thanks!! __________________ Joel '89 FJ-62

04-21-08, 06:57 PM	#66
ad20k IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 112	Got my 4 door set. Thanks Kevin. Installed perfectly and made noticeable improvement in road noise. Doors now make a nice thunk sound when closed. How about that tailgate kit? __________________ Aaron 88 FJ62 - 31x10.5, parabolics, Scion radio, e85 flex fueler, 4 runner calipers, D'amplified, Wagongear weatherstrip. My DD commuter truck.

04-21-08, 07:20 PM	#67
IndianDoc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charleston SC TLCA# 18770 Posts: 508	Me tooooo!!!! Thanks again Kevin

04-25-08, 03:27 PM	#68
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	I got a box in the mail today for everyone who signed up, you should see them the beginning of next week. There is still one lonely box sitting here waiting for a new home though. __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

04-25-08, 04:54 PM	#69
Ducks IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Davis, CA TLCA# 17334 Posts: 1,115 Blog Entries: 2	So when do you figure out the rear hatch / tail gate solution and accompanying sale of said feature? __________________ Chad... K7DUX.......1984 FJ60 - Daily Driver......Web Album ................"Non impediti ratione cogitationis" - Conloquium Currus ..

04-25-08, 05:06 PM	#70
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	The tailgate weather-strip is scheduled to be delivered on the 8th of May, along with the next roll of door weather-strip. I am enjoying the new "padded grip" every time I raise or lower my tailgate. __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

04-28-08, 07:08 PM	#72
IndianDoc IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charleston SC TLCA# 18770 Posts: 508	Will be on the lookout for the box. Thanks 2X on you rule.

05-10-08, 08:18 PM	#73
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	Fiddled with the tailgate weather-strip today. (still have a box of the 4 doors if anyone needs it) The seal looks like it will work out quite nicely, take a look at how smashed the old stuff is. Attached Images __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

05-10-08, 08:24 PM	#74
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	I am not real keen on how the welting worked on the headliner lip, not sure if it is really going to help the seal at all, think it may be better to just go with a piece of straight edge trim. It is very nice to have it cleaned up though, the old edge trim was pretty ratty. I wanted to use the same material so as not to need to order another roll but the fit is not as good as I hopped. Even though the metal lip is the same size, the headliner wraps over it and makes for too tight a fit, you can see in the one pic how the edge gets all wavy. I also had to trim the welt back since it wont fit under the plastic trim, the edge trim continues under the plastic end cap, but the cut welt makes it look sloppy. Attached Images __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

05-10-08, 08:29 PM	#75
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	In the top pic here you can see where the water has been seeping around the old weather-strip, I cleaned the dirt off so I will be able to see if any water gets past the new seal, that will help me determine if the second welt is needed as well. With the tailgate shut the new welt is nice and compressed. Attached Images __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

05-10-08, 08:31 PM	#76
kevinmrowland IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scottsville, NY TLCA# 14896 Posts: 1,216	The best part of the whole thing is still the edge trim on the tailgate lip. It protects the edge, makes the lift gate seal solid, and it works like a nice padded grip, I grin every time I close the tailgate now. Attached Images __________________ 1985HZJ60 ROTW WagonGear

05-13-08, 12:22 PM	#79
takeitforgranite IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 445	I have to say... the ol' girl is much quieter now! So much so that the girlfriend noticed the difference on the highway without me even mentioning it. Also, don't get nearly as much exhaust in the cab when I'm idling at a red light... just a side benefit. Thanks again, Kevin! You rock! __________________ _____________________________________________ Yeah, I look like a grandpa driving it, but I still pull chicks. 84 FJ60 - 2F, 301k miles, 4.5" Alcans, 12" Bilstein 5150s, 35x12.5 XTerrains, Blazenoffroad.com winch bumper, magnaflow, rust, and an oil leak!

05-14-08, 07:54 AM	#83
rover67 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lafayette, Co Posts: 393	I am down for the tailgate and door weather stripping, and a rear hatch door. emailed you. thanks! Marco __________________ 85 FJ60 240k H55, LM7, HomeBrew Bumpers, sliders, SUA and 35's