[Samana76]

Hello Everyone,

I'm having a hard time finding a replacement rubber front window channel for my GTV6. The rest of the window rubber and weatherstripping is fine, I just need to replace this one piece on both doors.

Any suggestions on where I can purchase them?

Cheers,
Igor

 

[rowdy]

I've been told this place is good:
Seals

8134 Window channel felt

 

[chairmankaga]

Highwood only sells a single profile. It'll work, but it's not correct. I bought about 30 feet and did all of my windows, but the rears especially don't seal properly. Try Mr. Fiat - Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo - Italian Cars
If you write he will tell you exactly what you need.


It's weirdly complicated, the seals for the Alfetta. I think there are at least 5 or 6 distinct profiles for the entire car. If you want to do it "the right way" you need to contact Mr. Fiat, and be prepared to spend at least $1,000.

 

[Samana76]

rowdy, chairmankaga, thank you both for your replies. I checked the Highwood Alfa website and their prices seem really good (although shipping to California will need to be taken into account). I will also contact Mr. Fiat to see if he has a perfect replacement. I really only need the two front window channel rubber seals in the photo above, all the other ones are really good, so I hope I will not need to be prepared to spend $1000 on them

Thanks again.

Cheers,
Igor

 

[chairmankaga]

The other issue with HIghwood, aside from the exchange rate and shipping, is that Fedex will bill you import duties. I think I ended up paying about 20% of my total invoice.
HS tariff codes, import duty & taxes for Car parts

 

[tpalfa]

That channel was one of the easiest ones to find a replacement for. I just took it down to a local shop that specialises in weather stripping and found a pretty close match. It wasn't 100% the same as the original but it worked fine. You most probably can find something to replace it at a weather stripping shop in your area.

 

[Samana76]

Hi guys,

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I've contacted Mr. Fiat and, although they have the right one (GTV6 Alfetta Sliding Window Channels - Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo - Italian Cars) it is incredibly expensive at $216 + $12 shipping.

Highwood Alfa seems to have the same thing (Seals Number 8134 Window channel felt) for 6 GBP per meter (13 meters required per car), which comes out to a totol of about $117 plus shipping (and customs).

TPAlfa that's probably the cheapest way to go. I hope to find a shop who specializes in weather stripping in my area. I live in the SF Bay Area. I've searched on Yelp but all I get are shops for home weather stripping or auto window services (for tinting or window replacement). I will try to go to one of these auto window services shops and see if they sell weather stripping as well. How did you find yours? If you have a name and/or product number for the one you used maybe I can find the same online and order it through an online retailer. If you have this information, or can procure it, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Cheers,
Igor

 

[tpalfa]

Pretty sure I got it from here:-

Glass Channel - Flocked - Automotive

but I'm not in the USA so I'm unsure where you can get it.

You can get the OEM stuff direct from Italy for 120 euro but after shipping and duty it'll cost too much.

 

[alfaloco]

Check Steele Rubber Products. They are heavy on restoration items mainly for American cars, but this unsupported glass run channel you need is not a critical product, as long as the dimensions are close. It just guides the glass up and down and keeps it from rattling.

 

[chairmankaga]

I bought door seals from JC Whitney. Paid $60 for enough to do both doors. It required some mitre cutting and rubber adhesive, and MAYBE it doesn't fit perfectly, but it cost 1/4 what Mr. Fiat was asking and honestly, for my beater it's good enough.

Bottom line - shop around for close-enough profiles. They're out there and there are plenty of vendors willing to help. Just get the dimensions as close as possible and don't worry about it!