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iansane · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:47 pm Post subject: A-pillar Interior molding?

Is anyone familiar with the rubber strip on the inner side of the a-pillar trim? It's almost like weather stripping but it doesn't seal against anything. I had it on my 'verts trim piece and the piece I picked up from Paul a bit ago. Both are decrepit and basically destroyed. Since I'm finally throwing on the triple pillar pod I want to replace it with something new. It's basically just a piece of foam rubber in the shape of an L with the short leg having adhesive on it.

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Let me look . For some reason I got a vert a pillar and it may have a good piece on it. If I have you can have. Just remind me to look on saturday

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:08 am Post subject:

All of them that I have seen have it. Near as I can tell it's just double-sided foam tape. I believe it was used to keep the trim from squeaking.

iansane · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:34 am Post subject:

I tried some of my closed cell foam tape and I can't find any that is tall enough without being too wide. Without it, from the side of the car you can clearly see the red metal a-pillar. The gap in mine is a good 1" if not more. :/

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:59 pm Post subject:

Holycrapballzfallingdownthestairs!!!

Did Jon just suggest that someone buy something and then modify it to work for their application!?! Surprised

iansane · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

I looked on my trim piece I had in garage. Had no molding on it. I thought it did, but I was mistaken

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:54 pm Post subject:

I just now went out and pulled mine down off the shelf. My earlier memory-based description and suggestions were rather poor. It looks like you might have better luck with some universal L-shaped weatherstrip than with the foam.

iansane · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:11 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject:

Seems to me if you could find a couple cars in the yard that strip could be peeled off and glued onto your vert trim. Wink

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:29 am Post subject:

I was so happy I knew what to do that I didn't think of the consequences to my image. I feel so dirty now.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject:

I just find it ironic that for once I am the one suggesting someone find an OEM part and you are suggesting modification! LMAO

Hielor · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:11 am Post subject:

For what it's worth, TGO had recommended JC Whitney part HSTJ1332024 , "HST Materials Company 10 ft., A=5/8" x B=3/4", Stick On Replacement Sponge Rubber Weatherstripping, Style 2."

I picked up 10ft of this back in March, but I can't seem to find it on their website anymore...

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:21 am Post subject:

If you can provide a link that would be great because if Aaron is banned then it's going to be funny as hell that he can't read it.

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:22 am Post subject:

*Edit: Because I have not yet been banned I easily found the link to the old topic:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/interior/626136-pillar-trim-weatherstrip-guide.html

JCWitney no longer sells that part number, but why would you order anything from those f***ers anyway? It can be found for sale elsewhere by Googling the part #.

iansane · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject:

Wow. That TGO thread title is even remarkable close to the actual subject matter. I feel a bit dumber for not researching initially. Laughing

I'm going to try finding something local first, and then order online. It's amazing what impatience can do.