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The FJ55 Weatherstrip Guide (7 Viewers)
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heath, thank you. a great service my friend.
Awesome Stuff...I have a question...
This was very helpful...I recently went out and purchased almost everything on your list...My question is how you attached the 'window felts', as the new felts do not have the holes for the clips...I was going to use a two-part epoxy...How did you do it?...
Thx again...
This was very helpful...I recently went out and purchased almost everything on your list...My question is how you attached the 'window felts', as the new felts do not have the holes for the clips...I was going to use a two-part epoxy...How did you do it?...
Thx again...
RUSH55
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Heath, you kick ass, dude!
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jhs55 said:...My question is how you attached the 'window felts', as the new felts do not have the holes for the clips...I was going to use a two-part epoxy...How did you do it?...
Thx again...
I used the old felt as a guide and drilled holes in the new window felt to match the holes in the door. To attach the felt to the door, order part #11411 from Restoration Specialties (it is on page 101 of their catalog) http://www.restorationspecialties.com/catalog.htm
It is a little tedious, but works quite well.
ok...i think i follow...so do you then 'pull back' the felt itself, drilled the holds, reinserted the 'fasteners' and glued the felt back onto the metal part of the strip, and then fasten it to the door?...
thanks for your help my man...
thanks for your help my man...
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jhs55 said:
not quite - Just drill the holes directly through the entire piece. No need to "pull back" the felt itself. The clips from Restoration Specialties then go through the holes you drilled. This is exaclty how they were installed originally. (on mine anyway)
hope this helps.
thx man...i think im with you now...thx for your time...
Excellent work Heath...and thank you very much 
A very timely post for me as I am planning the next assault on Pigwald !
A very timely post for me as I am planning the next assault on Pigwald !
heath,, how did you attach the door weatherstrip?? mine is a very very tight squeeze trying to get into that steel channel. is that what you did? just patience?
spray it with son of a gun or soapy water first so it will slide nicely.
its not about sliding, its one piece. its just a tight fit, needs to be squeezed and inserted, just gonna be a slower more delicate touch than the body moulding.
I used a flat piece of plastic shaped like a screwdriver to push it into the channel , worked great, and very slow though.
That's a mighty fine subsitute there with an amazingly perfect fit when installed right.
That's a mighty fine subsitute there with an amazingly perfect fit when installed right.
The 4' outer piece for the tailgate (the one w/the wiper) works great for the outer part on the doors instead of the felt. It looks factory and seals better, 'cause its got the wiper part and the little chrome strip adds some bling.
You'll need 2 more 4'ers.
Mike
You'll need 2 more 4'ers.Mike
Hey, great resource! I just ordered everything. There are some updates though...maybe the top page can just get edited?
Window Channel
All zx184879t are up to $10.99/8ft
Window Felt
all zx193480p are up to $16.99/8ft
tailgate za819752r up to 24.99/4ft
Door Weatherstrip
Drivers zx813688a up to $16.99/10ft
Passenger is up to $16.99/10ft and has product number change zx813689r
Tailgate sides zx133178w NOT AVAILABLE. replaced with zx813120nat $23.99/10ft (i will let everyone know how the replacement works)
Body Moulding
All zx132562b price up to $42.99
Window Channel
All zx184879t are up to $10.99/8ft
Window Felt
all zx193480p are up to $16.99/8ft
tailgate za819752r up to 24.99/4ft
Door Weatherstrip
Drivers zx813688a up to $16.99/10ft
Passenger is up to $16.99/10ft and has product number change zx813689r
Tailgate sides zx133178w NOT AVAILABLE. replaced with zx813120nat $23.99/10ft (i will let everyone know how the replacement works)
Body Moulding
All zx132562b price up to $42.99
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
The tailgate outer weatherstripping that goes across the top of the tailgate and down the sides IS available from John in Cambria, CA. I just got that piece from him 2 months ago and it fits perfectly and is a copy of the OEM!
Order placed 
Piggy hopefully will be done at the bodyshop and interior by July 4th 
Piggy hopefully will be done at the bodyshop and interior by July 4th 
