install roof rails on 1969 Camaro
 

I'm trying to install the roof rails back into X66 714 but I can't find something to replace the sealing strip that goes on the back side of the stainless roof rail. My 68 LA car had something like cab tape foam. The 69 has black 3/4 wide thin material. Any help out there please? Thank you, Joe

I’ve used 3m strip caulking in the past. Not 100% authentic but seems to work good.

Mark

like this

Yes. Like that. What is it? Thank you, Joe

dont know the name for it. I got it from a local company when I restored my 69 Chevelle.

how soon do you need it?

I got plenty to do, Just trying to get bulky & fragile stuff off the floor. Is that what you used for your roof rails? How thick is it? Thanks Joe 520-490-6093

yes this is what I used its 1/8" thick

Problem solved. Thank you Donnie...Joe

I could use some of that too as I'll be doing a set of them in a couple months from now. If you can find out what they call it I'd be happy to order some for my own use?

Cheers

OK Graeme. Will do...Joe

I bought some at Lowe’s in Calgary, it is window foam sealing tape, comes in rolls, & different thicknesses.

I went to Lowe's & their selection was very thin. Same with Home Depot & Ace. Thanks, Joe

Maybe check with a local window manufacturer? Or can you get on line and see what local other Lowes carrys it?

Good stuff: Better than Window Home use item.
Grainger (Vendor)
3M
Urethane Foam Double Sided Foam Tape, Acrylic Adhesive, 1/16 in Thick, 2 in X 5 yd, Black
Item # 15C177
Mfr. Model # 4056
UNSPSC # 31201527
Catalog Page # 1392
3M™ 4056 double-coated urethane foam tape roll is an open-cell foam designed for indoor use: mounting soap dispensers and air fresheners, signage, kickplates, and other miscellaneous mounting. Offers excellent shear strength, good temperature resistance, and vibration damping characteristics. Acrylic adhesive.

I know your trying to help. but I wouldn't use that its open-cell so it will absorb water. you want closed-cell

I noticed the selection from Lowe's here are very thin, too!

its in the mail Joe.

Thanks Donnie. Almost ready for it...Joe

EVERY 1st gen I have taken apart has had a narrow foam strip about half as wide as the weatherstrip channel and it is kind of "goooo-ey".

My research indicates the original is a polyurethane impregnated foam seal... I have seen NOS pieces for sale in the past and it looks nearly identical to the set up I have used in restorations and is shown below.

I used a open cell foam and then took a paint brush and coated polyurethane sealer into it then applied. It seals well with no wind leakage.
FWIW 2nd gens used a black foam the width of the trim much like shown above.


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My LA built 68 had that. My Norwood car had different. Maybe they had a couple of different suppliers...Joe