Vent window seals AGAIN

I know this has been brought up before, but I'm on the hunt now.
I remember that there was discussion of one place that had them, but the quality was not up to people's expectations. I think that is one of those listed below. I looked for NOS, but no luck so far. Can't say that a 40+ year old rubber part sounds great anyway...

Suppliers that do not have them are;
Robert's
Metro
Andy B
Steele

So far, I've found these...
http://www.restorationspecialties.com/dodgetruck.htm
70213455 VENT WINDOW AND DIVISION POST SEAL $140.00

http://www.patwalshrestorations.com/DOD_VAN-PU_64-70_ERA.html
VENT FRAME SEALS
VENT WINDOW FRAMES REFURBISHMENT KIT

KARR Rubber Manufacturing
133 Lomita St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 322-1993 or 1-800-955-5277
Talked to John, and he said they use high quality EPDM. The seal is in 2 parts.
He mentioned an early and late, but said the exact break is not mid 66, they have had 64 and 65s with the late style.
He said that if the pivot point is about a quarter of the way from the top, it's early. If it's about a third of the way down, it's late.

If anyone has feedback on these, please let me know. I want a good seal the first time. Seems like others could use this too!

i used restoration specialities on my 69 every thing i bought worked great. i did not know vent rubber was aval. i would recomend them . i had no problems at all. mine being a 69 i don't know anything about a 2 pc seal.

I was not particularly impressed with the Karr seals (mine were the early style for my '65). They were $210 for the pair and the quality was mediocre at best. It looks like the originals they used to create the mold were pretty rough.

i got the kit from restoratin specialities. - window chanels, fuzzys were good. the outside door gasket wsa way to big. i hope the winshield is ok?

I have a couple nice van pictures to show the vent pivot.
Hope no one minds if I use these, they are pretty!
Early vent window


Lat vent window

Restorationspecialties told me the truck that is listed will not fit the van. They have a100 van/truck vent seals in the works but would not be ready until the beginning of 2011.

Try this guy, I've talked to him but haven't ordered from him yet, give him a call. He has some A100 stuff, might have what you are looking for.

Danno Enterprises
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Info & Tech Line:spacer(321) 452-8101
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In the US, Order Toll Free 1-888-452-8101

http://www.dannoenterprises.com/wtruck.htm#DodgeTruck

Walker wrote:Restorationspecialties told me the truck that is listed will not fit the van. They have a100 van/truck vent seals in the works but would not be ready until the beginning of 2011.

Yep, I messed up again. I keep doing that on their page.
They do NOT list vent seals. I can wait a while IF the parts are great and they do come out in a few months.... Still doing metal work on mine, then all the primer and blocking...

Hey Rod, like you I have been doing the same and just scored a complete set off of the bag. Cost me $185, steep I know but what's a mofo to do when they need them? I asked the guy about the part #'s and he said that they were repops and had no #'s on them, their on there, guess he didn't know where to look. I haven't installed these yet as I just got them last week but the part #'s match with what's in the crash book, and lining these up against the window will work at least on mine. I have thought about finding someone that can repop a handful of these for folks like you that are looking. If I ever get around to it and can get them done, would you be in for a set? I probabally should throw this somewhere on the board for all to see that way I could get a price.

69A100.... If you do find someone to make them I need 2 sets. Otherwise I can wait until next year when they finally make some.

I need a set one way or another. I want good stuff though.
185, if that's what it takes is about in the middle of the field, so that's not a bad price.
I'd imagine that a repop would take quite a bit of effort, since there are so few on the market already.

im in the same boat for the seals, also i was sapose to take pis of the vent window pivot. been to busy, i need the top one. not the bottom one. if any body has one let me know much. there is no more junk yards in my area anymore. thanks...........

Check out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Vent-Window-Seals-New-Replacements-/290487599022?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&fits=Make%3ADodge|Model%3AA100&hash=item43a268ffae

Geeeez.....talk about "Pricey"!!!! I think I'll wait for the price to drop??? lol
B.W.

1. They look like late ones.
2. "1961-1971 Dodge A-100 and D-100 model Trucks and Vans. "
Uh, the vendors with the D truck ones say they do not fit vans.
3. Mentions the vertical parts, but they are not pictured.
4. No mention of the rivets that hold the vertical part.
If they were great, fit right and included all the parts, I'd spend that.
The ad sure doesn't inspire confidence that this is the case.
Only 3 sales since 2002, and the other items listed are all rubber parts. I wonder if they are buying from Karr and reselling... same city.

RodStRace wrote:1. They look like late ones.
2. "1961-1971 Dodge A-100 and D-100 model Trucks and Vans. "
Uh, the vendors with the D truck ones say they do not fit vans.
3. Mentions the vertical parts, but they are not pictured.
4. No mention of the rivets that hold the vertical part.
If they were great, fit right and included all the parts, I'd spend that.
The ad sure doesn't inspire confidence that this is the case.
Only 3 sales since 2002, and the other items listed are all rubber parts. I wonder if they are buying from Karr and reselling... same city.

Those are the ones I got!
1. Lining them up, they will at least work on my 69. What's the difference between the two?
2. The D-100's are different then the A100's from what I've seen in the yards.
3. I did get the vertical ones that go on the glass.
4. I don't have the rivets on mine, I'll have to look at that closer with what's currently on there, maybe be able to fab something from the hardware store?!
I was his 3rd sale for what it's worth.
If ya'll got any questions that I might be able to answer, I will. BTW I was thinking on seeing on getting these repoped before installing if I can get them at a cheaper cost.

69A100 wrote:
Those are the ones I got!
1. Lining them up, they will at least work on my 69. What's the difference between the two?

first post
"He mentioned an early and late, but said the exact break is not mid 66, they have had 64 and 65s with the late style.
He said that if the pivot point is about a quarter of the way from the top, it's early. If it's about a third of the way down, it's late."

See 5th post for pictures...

69A100 wrote:2. The D-100's are different then the A100's from what I've seen in the yards.

Then the listing is wrong!

69A100 wrote:
4. I don't have the rivets on mine, I'll have to look at that closer with what's currently on there, maybe be able to fab something from the hardware store?!

To me, the rivets should be included or a readily available part number should be provided.

69A100 wrote:If ya'll got any questions that I might be able to answer, I will.

Once you get them installed, I'd like to know how they fit, look and work (wind whistles, smooth vent operation?)

I just got off the phone with Restoration Specialties.
They expect to have the late vent window seals ready in March!!!
The front door seals they provide do not have the wires imbedded in them. He said that some had them, some did not. Some also have plastic clips.
They also have seal material for the pop out door windows.
They do not have the tail light or front marker seals. They need originals for patterns for these, as well as the early vent window seals.

Got a update, $125pr mid to end of Jan. That was what they told me for my68.

Update for the guys still searching....an email I sent last week on the same subject.......

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Hello,
We are sorry, but we do not have the parts you are looking for.
Thank You

-----Original Message-----
From: Enzed Electrical Ltd
Sent: Apr 10, 2011 3:21 AM
To: Restoration Specialties
Subject: Parts for Dodge A100 pickup

Hi there,
I have your e-catalog on my computer, and I was checking to see if you had the following parts available for sale.

I need these items – Left & Right hand side ¼ window (vent window) rubber seals. Picture of the window frame is attached.

Please let me know if you can help,
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Anyone else find anything yet? I would spend money to get a decent set, since the ones I bought from Steele are not even close to being correct.
Thanks,
Roger

I got the same a couple of months ago. I will call again and see if they actually are making the die.

The last time I called they actually gave me a price and told me the end of January, then I emailed and they said it wasn't available. I emailed back and told them I talked to someone who told me Jan. and they wrote back "Sorry, that was Dave. The tooling is still being made for this part, so they are not yet being produced. "

Let them know there are customers waiting!!!

RodStRace wrote:Let them know there are customers waiting!!!

Oh I will now

Hold the phone guys..... I fired off another email yesterday like I said, and got this reply....

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Hello Roger,

We are currently in process of trying to get these/ manufacture these. It is taking quite a bit of time. Please check back around mid-July, and we will hopefully have them, or will be close to having them. Thank You for your patience.

Thank You
-----Original Message-----
From: Enzed Electrical Ltd
Sent: Apr 18, 2011 6:42 PM
To: "'Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc.'"
Subject: RE: Parts for Dodge A100 pickup

Hi there,
I am a member of the Vintage Van forum based in USA.
We have a large number of guys who would be willing to buy, and are waiting to buy quality repro items for this very window.
I read on a thread in the forum that you guys were reproducing these rubbers sometime around March 2011.
Has any progress been made here?
Looking forward to a yes 
Kind regards,
Roger

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Looks promising....July is getting real close

I sent them an email too, maybe the more they get the faster they'll be.