Having removed the rear side windows of my Sprint GT in order to repair the closing/locking hinges, and noticing that most of the little rubber hinges that ought to be attached to the B-post have perished or simply disappeared - and having read in other posts what a p.i.t.a. it is to replace them - I have decided to go the whole hog and replace all the door frame and side window rubbers, which were looking a little tired. But never having even looked into this before, I think I'm going to need a little advice! I've got a few questions ....
1. As I understand it, the rubber B-post-to-side window hinges are located by little metal clasps that screw into the metal of the pillar. Is there a source for these?
2. I've recently seen an eBay auction for some "alloy channels" sold as a set of ten pieces, that are apparently found underneath the door aperture rubbers. In the experience of the group, would these be a wise purchase?
3. Is there a definitive answer to the question of who produces the best fitting door and window rubbers, in the correct softness of rubber? I did see Raoul Flamigni's products at Imola last September (which seemed very good, but have there been doubts as to the fit??), Cicognani's rubbers seemed a little firm ... Re-Originals seems to be highly praised too, but are there any other sources out there?
4. Finally, how are the polished door sill plates/kick plates fastened to the sills? I removed all visible screws but they wouldn't lift out, and I'm wary of forcing them. What are the odds that someone has smeared bondo or silicone under there to keep water out??
Any advice would be great .......
1. As I understand it, the rubber B-post-to-side window hinges are located by little metal clasps that screw into the metal of the pillar. Is there a source for these?
2. I've recently seen an eBay auction for some "alloy channels" sold as a set of ten pieces, that are apparently found underneath the door aperture rubbers. In the experience of the group, would these be a wise purchase?
3. Is there a definitive answer to the question of who produces the best fitting door and window rubbers, in the correct softness of rubber? I did see Raoul Flamigni's products at Imola last September (which seemed very good, but have there been doubts as to the fit??), Cicognani's rubbers seemed a little firm ... Re-Originals seems to be highly praised too, but are there any other sources out there?
4. Finally, how are the polished door sill plates/kick plates fastened to the sills? I removed all visible screws but they wouldn't lift out, and I'm wary of forcing them. What are the odds that someone has smeared bondo or silicone under there to keep water out??
Any advice would be great .......
