Window Squeeges
Window Squeeges
I am finally replacing all of the rubber on my wagon (minus the rear window rubber) and I need some advise. I ordered a complete kit from DatsunLandSoCal and so far everything is working great.
The old outer window squeeges are stapled in place between the chrome trim and a strip of metal. How can I attach the new ones? Any ideas will be appreciated.
The old outer window squeeges are stapled in place between the chrome trim and a strip of metal. How can I attach the new ones? Any ideas will be appreciated.
RE: Window Squeeges
1) you can $$$pend for new chrome strips
2) replacement rubber strips from DLsocal are avail (they were before) and restaple on.
3) cheap =buy the longest wiper blades (~24") trim the backing and to length and use black RTV to attach. if done clean & careful, it comes out nice.
2) replacement rubber strips from DLsocal are avail (they were before) and restaple on.
3) cheap =buy the longest wiper blades (~24") trim the backing and to length and use black RTV to attach. if done clean & careful, it comes out nice.
byron wrote:I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a smartie.
okayfine wrote:Sense doesn't always have everything to do with it, and I speak from experience.
RE: Window Squeeges
I just did this, so here goes.
-Use a dremel or some other tool to cut the backs of the staples.
-The inner metal strip will not be re-used. I had to severely bend/roll it to pull out the rusty staples, even after being cut.
-get the new rubber strip as straight as possible, this is important.
-check the length and trim if necessary.
-attach the new rubber to the chrome strip with the included metal clips. 6 per side
-Press onto top of door using original metal clips inside chrome strip.
Mine was a perfect fit, hope yours is too.
-Use a dremel or some other tool to cut the backs of the staples.
-The inner metal strip will not be re-used. I had to severely bend/roll it to pull out the rusty staples, even after being cut.
-get the new rubber strip as straight as possible, this is important.
-check the length and trim if necessary.
-attach the new rubber to the chrome strip with the included metal clips. 6 per side
-Press onto top of door using original metal clips inside chrome strip.
Mine was a perfect fit, hope yours is too.
Hey guys... I heard that someone purchased ones for the 300zx
brand new and they have everything attached. Only problem
was that the length was longer. With a little work cutting and
forming the square end it looked pretty good.
Anyone else hear of this?
brand new and they have everything attached. Only problem
was that the length was longer. With a little work cutting and
forming the square end it looked pretty good.
Anyone else hear of this?
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^actually yes.
i grabbed some used from the JY and the metal was a PITA to trim down.
i tested it out on the wagon and it came out OK. no vibration and keeps the water out.
being used it was not as tight of a fit as id want, but new may work better. i actually have it on the 2dr now because the PO welded the mirror mount to the frame and the trim job from the wagon is ~1/2" short. close enough for now!
i grabbed some used from the JY and the metal was a PITA to trim down.
i tested it out on the wagon and it came out OK. no vibration and keeps the water out.
being used it was not as tight of a fit as id want, but new may work better. i actually have it on the 2dr now because the PO welded the mirror mount to the frame and the trim job from the wagon is ~1/2" short. close enough for now!
^ not sure. dunno if there is any diff between years as they all looked similiar and i took the best set i found.
it happpened to be a RARE day w/ a 510 still there and i just grabbed one off and tried it.
ill (eventually) get a shot of mine installed.
it happpened to be a RARE day w/ a 510 still there and i just grabbed one off and tried it.
ill (eventually) get a shot of mine installed.
byron wrote:I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a smartie.
okayfine wrote:Sense doesn't always have everything to do with it, and I speak from experience.
Re: Window Squeeges
It's time for me to replace my squeegees as well and my thought was to see if a 240Z squeegee would fit. I've owned both but never took a close lok at them to see how close they are. Replacements are readily available with chrome and rubber attached so it would be interesting to know if anyone has tried this on their cars. I've heard a pair is only around $100 so it's a great alternative $$ wise.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Chris
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Chris
Never start vast projects with half-vast ideas
1971 510 2dr, 58KM original
1/74- 260Z, 66K orig miles - SOLD
1/73- 510 2 door bare shell - SOLD
1971 510 2dr, 58KM original
1/74- 260Z, 66K orig miles - SOLD
1/73- 510 2 door bare shell - SOLD
Re: RE: Window Squeeges
I'm diggin this idea, then again I have no monies, so yeahhang_510 wrote:3) cheap =buy the longest wiper blades (~24") trim the backing and to length and use black RTV to attach. if done clean & careful, it comes out nice.
Re: Window Squeeges
I recently pulled some from a 300zx (mid-late eighties) and cut them down to fit. Work pretty good, not super tight, but better than nothing. Plus, you can't beat $3 at the JY.
Duke Schimmer
'72 2-Door 510
"Simplify and add lightness."
'72 2-Door 510
"Simplify and add lightness."
Re: Window Squeeges
I like the 300z idea but for some reason, the 240Z stuff looks really close in shape and size. I'm going to see if Specialty Engineering has any spare parts kicking around to compare them and I'll get back to this thread afterwards. I'm ultimately looking for something clean and tight fitting that still retains a stock look.
Never start vast projects with half-vast ideas
1971 510 2dr, 58KM original
1/74- 260Z, 66K orig miles - SOLD
1/73- 510 2 door bare shell - SOLD
1971 510 2dr, 58KM original
1/74- 260Z, 66K orig miles - SOLD
1/73- 510 2 door bare shell - SOLD
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Re: Window Squeeges
Any update? My car is missing the squeegees so I'm really interested in this thread. Wish there was a way to subscribe like in VBulletin based forums.
Re: Window Squeeges
Unfortunately I haven't gotten around to trying the 240Z squeeges to see how close they are. Hopefully sometime next week I can get down to Specialty and see if they have a spare set I can borrow to test fit and compare. I'll let you know what I come up with.
Chris
Chris
Never start vast projects with half-vast ideas
1971 510 2dr, 58KM original
1/74- 260Z, 66K orig miles - SOLD
1/73- 510 2 door bare shell - SOLD
1971 510 2dr, 58KM original
1/74- 260Z, 66K orig miles - SOLD
1/73- 510 2 door bare shell - SOLD