Got the bugcatcher window rattles?
Cruiser Outfitters is proud to announce a re-introduction of weather-stripping kits for the 40 & 45 Bug Catcher style vent windows. Mud member Robert F. initially made these kits ~10 years ago, offering them at a price of $75-100 per vehicle (enough to build w/s for both door vents). Sadly Robert sold out of his material and we were unable to find the manufacture he used and thus take advantage of the already constructed tooling. We tried our best to source a 1-piece w/s for both the 16" and 17" varieties. It was possible but the required volume just didn't work out and thus we went back to hunting for a 4-pc kit offering. The tooling wasn't cheap but the material is quality and we own the exclusive use of the tooling so if/when there is demand beyond this initial batch of ~200 truck, we can have another run made and imported.
These kits will not include any instructions for the time being. These are a "cut & fit" kit, i.e. you will need to experiment with coping and gluing the corners as well as spot gluing the w/s into the door frame on final install. If someone is serious about installing them in their Cruiser, knows the effort it will require and is willing to take some quality photos and start a nice thread about the process in a timely manner, I'd be willing to donate a set to said person. If you're like me and won't get to it for a few months, we'll sell them to you
What is included:
80" of profile #1 - This is enough to do two vent windows (top, front and bottom material)
40" of profile #2 - This is enough to do two vent windows (back material)
You will have approx 4-6" extra of each material, we've decided to do this in order to allow you some sample material to practice the corners with or try a few different corner cuts.
I would like to thank all the Mudders who encouraged this project, sent links and manufacturing suggestions, etc. Particuarly @rutbeer, @CycloSteve, @RustyNailJustin, @SLOCRUISER, @whitey45, @andybudge and several others I'm forgetting right now. Buy them a cold beverage next time you see them as they are awesome Cruiserheads
So without further ado, the kits are live in our computer and ready to ship as soon as tomorrow!
Part# WSBUGCKIT - $97.50/vehicle, 10% discount for orders of 2 or more.
Please call or email the shop to place a phone order:
Cruiser Outfitters
Or you can order 24/7 here:
Bugcatcher Vent Window Weatherstrip Kit - Fits 1958 - 1967 2x/4x "Bugcatcher Style" Vent Window Applications (WSBUGCKIT) - https://cruiserteq.com/bugcatcher-vent-window-weatherstrip-kit-fits-1958-1967-2x-4x-bugcatcher-style-vent-window-applications-wsbugckit/
Cruiser Outfitters is proud to announce a re-introduction of weather-stripping kits for the 40 & 45 Bug Catcher style vent windows. Mud member Robert F. initially made these kits ~10 years ago, offering them at a price of $75-100 per vehicle (enough to build w/s for both door vents). Sadly Robert sold out of his material and we were unable to find the manufacture he used and thus take advantage of the already constructed tooling. We tried our best to source a 1-piece w/s for both the 16" and 17" varieties. It was possible but the required volume just didn't work out and thus we went back to hunting for a 4-pc kit offering. The tooling wasn't cheap but the material is quality and we own the exclusive use of the tooling so if/when there is demand beyond this initial batch of ~200 truck, we can have another run made and imported.
These kits will not include any instructions for the time being. These are a "cut & fit" kit, i.e. you will need to experiment with coping and gluing the corners as well as spot gluing the w/s into the door frame on final install. If someone is serious about installing them in their Cruiser, knows the effort it will require and is willing to take some quality photos and start a nice thread about the process in a timely manner, I'd be willing to donate a set to said person. If you're like me and won't get to it for a few months, we'll sell them to you
What is included:
80" of profile #1 - This is enough to do two vent windows (top, front and bottom material)
40" of profile #2 - This is enough to do two vent windows (back material)
You will have approx 4-6" extra of each material, we've decided to do this in order to allow you some sample material to practice the corners with or try a few different corner cuts.
I would like to thank all the Mudders who encouraged this project, sent links and manufacturing suggestions, etc. Particuarly @rutbeer, @CycloSteve, @RustyNailJustin, @SLOCRUISER, @whitey45, @andybudge and several others I'm forgetting right now. Buy them a cold beverage next time you see them as they are awesome Cruiserheads
So without further ado, the kits are live in our computer and ready to ship as soon as tomorrow!
Part# WSBUGCKIT - $97.50/vehicle, 10% discount for orders of 2 or more.
Please call or email the shop to place a phone order:
Cruiser Outfitters
Or you can order 24/7 here:
Bugcatcher Vent Window Weatherstrip Kit - Fits 1958 - 1967 2x/4x "Bugcatcher Style" Vent Window Applications (WSBUGCKIT) - https://cruiserteq.com/bugcatcher-vent-window-weatherstrip-kit-fits-1958-1967-2x-4x-bugcatcher-style-vent-window-applications-wsbugckit/
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