RE: IML: Reproduction rubber Window seals (and all other rubber trim for that matter)

["Wm. R. Ulman" <twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, you can fix, or have fixed the crooked windows.  Mine were so out of
alignment that I had to literally get out of the car, and pull on the rear
quarter windows to get them to seat at all properly.  It may not be an
expensive fix if you're able and have the patience to do it yourself.  I do
not.  That is why god invented mechanics, and credit cards.  They fix it, I
drive it, and we get along fine.

If you have a trusted mechanic who would be able to remove your entire rear
interior (at least on the convertibles, if not the rear seat back, but the
seat, and side covers.  Then there are, or I assume some adjustment screws
or some such adjustable items that they can use to get the windows in proper
alignment.  The '60 vert I had was never completely right.  When the top was
down, and the windows were up, they were always crooked.  

This can be an expensive fix, but if you have all new rubber, it does no
good to have ill fitting windows to let the water, air still leak in.  Noise
is another byproduct of ill fitting windows.

When I bought, or traded the '60 vert back to Jeff Carter for the '66 vert
he was quick to point out he had aligned the windows perfectly.  When the
top is down, and the windows are up, they line up perfectly, and if I ever
get new weather stripping, it will seal very well.  I have the original
stripping, and it is a bit hard, but not leaking, except a little at the
vent windows in a very heavy rain.  I then also get a drip, drip, drip on my
shoes in the drivers well from not the windshield I am told, but a common
issue with Imperial from the '57 to at least the '66, the windshield wipers
arm base were it meets the body.  Interesting, though I have never had it
fixed as it is not a big issue, but don't even know what to do to correct it
either.  Maybe some sort of silicone sealant?

I would not let just any hack have at my interior, as some would not get it
back together or apart for that matter without breaking, ripping, or
otherwise compromising some important component of the interior trim.  Take
it to a trusted interior shop, or mechanic, or brave it yourself, but that I
warn against.  That is how Jeff got the '66 in the first place.  Someone
owned it, went on to remove the entire interior, to fix everything, f**ked
it up, and cried Uncle to Jeff Carter.  Jeff got the car for a song, fixed
it right up, saw me coming from a mile away with my broken '60 center
support carrier bearing (before I knew of this website), and in the end was
able to build an addition to his home with the money he made off me.  I'm
not bitter.  I loved that '60, but could never in the 4 years I drove it
daily trust it on any out of town trip.  Except once I threw chance to the
wind, and was sure my AAA Plus was paid up, and they KNEW I always get a
Flatbed without question, took it on a two day drive around WA State.  The
'66 is solid as a rock, and will go anywhere.  Less flash, better overall
car (condition wise, not the car, or year, or model itself, just the two
individual cars mentioned).  Jeez, better be careful of what I say, I don't
want to start a thread on which year is better.  They are all wonderful, but
the care given to a specific car will determine over time how reliable it is
to the average owner who acquires it 40 years after if was built.  Enough
said.

Have a great day all!

Bill Ulman
Seattle, WA
'66 Crown Convertible Coupe - Doris Day
twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxxxx 

-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jason Wulf
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:43 AM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: Reproduction rubber Window seals (and all other rubber
trim for that matter)

Will, (Bill, please, or Billy even, just not Will, thanks!)

I've got my Lebaron convertable that has the crooked/shifty windows,
and I haven't tried tackling that yet.  If you have any insights that
might help me for when I get there (and others to read this later),
I'd love to hear about them!

Thanks,
-Jason







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