windshield rubber w/out locking insert

[Dirk Heinrich]

I am looking for a A windshield rubber that does not need the locking insert. So far I have always thought people just leave the trim of if they don't want it, but then I saw this picture:

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Who owns this car?

Thx for any leads!

[Guest]

X2!! I would like to find the front and rear for my C.

[Mike Klapac]

Though I'm not 100% sure, I thought that the cheapo Cal-Look rubber available from all the VW rubber vendors would work on F+R 356 windows. No channel for the seal, but no molded corners either. Do 356 seals come with molded corners?

[Dirk Heinrich]

Though I'm not 100% sure, I thought that the cheapo Cal-Look rubber available from all the VW rubber vendors would work on F+R 356 windows. No channel for the seal, but no molded corners either. Do 356 seals come with molded corners?

Thx Mike,
I'll follow this lead.

[Jim Breazeale]

Dirk

Why not just use the old trim but paint it flat black to match the rubber?

Regards

[Dirk Heinrich]

Dirk

Why not just use the old trim but paint it flat black to match the rubber?

Regards

Jim - did you look at the pic ^^. I think, this is definitely a better/cleaner option.

[Jim Breazeale]

Dirk

It just looks to me like a regular seal without the trim installed. Maybe that is why I have an eye appointment tomorrow at 8:45AM.

Regards

[Guest]

Though I'm not 100% sure, I thought that the cheapo Cal-Look rubber available from all the VW rubber vendors would work on F+R 356 windows. No channel for the seal, but no molded corners either. Do 356 seals come with molded corners?

What style??? There's two styles of rubber <66 1/2 and >66 1/2....

[mikeschramm]

Dirk, I looked into this about a year ago and I also came under the impression that the VW cal look rubber was used. If not I too am interested in 356 specific smooth rubber.

Mike

[mikeschramm]

@ Restomod, Thats just two different size windshields. Rubber profile should be the same. As to which one is the close to the right sze .....I dont know. I would think you need to get the longest/biggest one (later model) so you have enough material. A splice is inevitable.

[Guest]

Cool, Thanks Mike..
For no more than they cost if they dont fit I wont be out of much after I resell them.

[Mike Klapac]

Call WW or WCM and get a measurement on the length of their rubber. Might even be Super Beetle. I wouldn't be surprised if they knew what fit right off the bat. I don't think that either of the guys who own those companies are strangers to 356.

If all else fails, get a Bay Window front seal and cut it yourself. I'm sure you can buy some sort of vulcanizing rubber cement to bond it.

[Guest]

Ok great but uuummm who are WW and WCM?? Sorry they dont ring any bells.

[Dirk Heinrich]

Ok great but uuummm who are WW and WCM?? Sorry they dont ring any bells.

Hey Brock,

WW is wolfsburgwest.com, and

WCW is westcoastmetric.com


I found this though:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp ... -845-121-B

Maybe it would be a good idea to measure the bugs' windshield circumferences and our cars' windshield circumference !?

A smaller rubber could work for the rear!?

[Mike Klapac]

Thanks Dirk. Too long in VW circles where everyone knows everything (or at least thinks they do).

I have my A windshield out and could measure it. I'll try to get back on here tonight and post what I find.

K