FE/FC Rear Screen Rubbers

[my8thholden]

Thanks for your replies fellas ,are the seals you have fitted Rares or another make ? If the Old Auto Rubber seal I have was say another 3/16" deeper ,so it would sit that much higher in the channel I think it would be a good seal,there are no seats in the car so to look in boot closed is easy,when we got in could see daylight before even putting torch on..as far as the lip orientation ,as there is no instructions ,we concluded the lip would be on the inner edge as it rises and curves outwards and when crushed by the lid closing it would then be flattened ,form a seal ,and when lid opened it would rise with the lid and form a barrier/gutter for any water to run around the seal and away rather than over it ,were it mounted the other way around ..I do tend to over think things a bit ..anyway I'll come back to boot seal after Xmas ..Jim, FC Wrangler is coming today to fit front rear screens..cheers Vern 

[fcwrangler]

Refitted Vern’s front and rear screens on his sedan today with another good result with the fit of the rear screen using the Old Rubber Co. rubber. The front on the other hand was a little problematic, the Rare’s rubber didn’t quite fit as it was a bit tight in the body which wouldn’t allow the rubber to pull all the way over the lip on the inside. The screen appeared to fit relatively well form the outside as the moulds sat down flush with the body but the inside sat reasonably well down the pillars and across the bottom, but sat a little proud across the top. I am a bit disappointed with the outcome as no matter how I tried, the rubber wouldn’t pull over any further whereas Steve’s screen fitted well.
Jim

[GMB-58FC]

I'm about to order new front and rear screen rubbers (along with a few others required) and wondering if I should try Old Rubber Co or Rares?

Cheers

Ben

[fcwrangler]

Hi Ben, there has been no word from Rare Spares regarding the change in the rubbers. Old Rubber Co. only do the rear rubber and use Rares for the front, so you are limited for choice at the moment. You could try Betta Auto Rubbers, but I’m not sure if they use their own or Rares. I’all ring Rares and see if there has been any updates.
Jim

[my8thholden]

I am reading this thread now ,I thought I posted a job well done by Jim the FC Wrangler on my screen rubbers back in December ,can't see it here ,so another can't hurt , Jim did a good job ,even though he would have liked a better result ,you cant pick it and all trims fit and no leaks ,so i'm happy ..No one wrangles FC's like Jim does ..stay well ,take care ..Vern

[GMB-58FC]

Hi Ben, there has been no word from Rare Spares regarding the change in the rubbers. Old Rubber Co. only do the rear rubber and use Rares for the front, so you are limited for choice at the moment. You could try Betta Auto Rubbers, but I’m not sure if they use their own or Rares. I’all ring Rares and see if there has been any updates.
Jim

Thanks Jim,

Look forward to hearing what they come back with. 

I need to replace the following in my daily:
 - front & rear screens
 - both quarter vents
 - all 4 x doors & wind lacing
 - boot & bonnet

I was going to buy a "kit" but probably wouldn't use half of what's supplied and keep reading mixed opinions on all the suppliers and quality/fit etc...

[my8thholden]

Ben ..See my last image posted ,cars under resto ,I have just done all of that ,the front 1/4 window seals are Rares and went in well..inner door seal is Old Auto ..outer are Rares ..windlacing is Daleys ..they don't offer a metallic thread in the lacing like factory fit..Vern ..

[Harv]

..No one wrangles FC's like Jim does

The man is a windshield whisperer. By some sort of magic voodoo sorcery, he takes an impossible task and makes it look easy. I have significant respect for his work.

Cheers,
Harv

[GMB-58FC]

Ben ..See my last image posted ,cars under resto ,I have just done all of that ,the front 1/4 window seals are Rares and went in well..inner door seal is Old Auto ..outer are Rares ..windlacing is Daleys ..they don't offer a metallic thread in the lacing like factory fit..Vern ..

Thanks Vern I’ll check it out.

[fcwrangler]

Finally have an update on the retooling of the special rubbers. New stock is expected in July, so I have marked it in my calendar to check in then and see how they go.

[Harv]

G'day Jim,

A quick heads up that Rares has retooled the EK front windscreen rubber. They have some early production ones, which trial fit on their test body pretty well. They are sending one down to Sydney for us, with one of the FB/EK gentlemen volunteering to give it a trial run. Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Harv

[fcwrangler]

Thanks mate, the last one I did was fairly tight

[GMB-58FC]

G'day Jim,

A quick heads up that Rares has retooled the EK front windscreen rubber. They have some early production ones, which trial fit on their test body pretty well. They are sending one down to Sydney for us, with one of the FB/EK gentlemen volunteering to give it a trial run. Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Harv

Did they get to trial fit this yet Harv and if so what was the verdict?

[GMB-58FC]

G'day Jim,

A quick heads up that Rares has retooled the EK front windscreen rubber. They have some early production ones, which trial fit on their test body pretty well. They are sending one down to Sydney for us, with one of the FB/EK gentlemen volunteering to give it a trial run. Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Harv

Any update on this at all, I need to buy front screen rubber again as I gave mine to someone in a pinch a few months ago.