Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping??

Posted By: filmsurgeon

Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 12:33 AM

Looking for advice on weatherstripping/window felts/fuzzies/cat whiskers. Who make the best/most correct? Who sells? Best price? Etc? I have scoured the internet and have seen too many products/retailers/sellers claiming that what they're selling is the "best". Looking to buy a complete set (8 piece inner/outer) for my '70 Challenger Convertible. Thanks in advance for the advice.

Posted By: Dr V

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 03:29 AM

I installed a set tonight on my A12. Call Fritz at first place auto. His fit perfect....

Posted By: 68KillerBee

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 03:45 AM

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I installed a set tonight on my A12. Call Fritz at first place auto. His fit perfect....

I would get a hold of someone with the exact same car and see what they used. Metro, soffseal, etc may have a good product for one model of car but not another... Hopefully that makes sense.

Posted By: AARCONV

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 04:01 AM

the inners that is available now is not correct in my eyes...but they do snap on like the originals..the year one stuff i bought for the outers years ago is all wrong, no felt all rubber..but now I think they have a better model..I am still looking

Posted By: Dixie

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 04:11 AM

I would recommend you only use Top Cat brand window felts regardless of where you buy them.

If you would like us to quote them, email us your zip code and we'll be glad to send you a quote.

Thanks,
Randy

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 03:01 PM

Randy at Dixie is the only person I call when I need window sweeps .
I have used Metro weatherstriping on a 1970 Cuda and most recently a 1969 Charger with ZERO issues or complaints. Doors close nice and easy and most importantly the window seals in the upper roofrail weatherstrip really nice.
I'll use ( and will only use) either Randy at Dixie or Holgar at Supercar Restorations when I need weatherstriping.

I tried Softseal on the cuda 1st ( customer supplied it, plus they're local to me ) and took it all back off and dropped it in the trash can .

Posted By: filmsurgeon

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 06:35 PM

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Randy at Dixie is the only person I call when I need window sweeps .
I have used Metro weatherstriping on a 1970 Cuda and most recently a 1969 Charger with ZERO issues or complaints. Doors close nice and easy and most importantly the window seals in the upper roofrail weatherstrip really nice.
I'll use ( and will only use) either Randy at Dixie or Holgar at Supercar Restorations when I need weatherstriping.

I tried Softseal on the cuda 1st ( customer supplied it, plus they're local to me ) and took it all back off and dropped it in the trash can .

I will be ordering the 8 piece "TOP CatWhiskers" window sweeps from Dixie today. I will also get the Metro door seals. However and unfortunately, Metro does not make A-pillar post seals for E-body Convertible. Only one available that I can find is SoffSeal; so I have no choice but to go with that. I will be ordering it from Dante's Mopar Parts.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 07:08 PM

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I installed a set tonight on my A12. Call Fritz at first place auto. His fit perfect....

I used their set on my '70 Challenger and fit perfect as well.

Posted By: filmsurgeon

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 07:12 PM

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I installed a set tonight on my A12. Call Fritz at first place auto. His fit perfect....

I used their set on my '70 Challenger and fit perfect as well.

Still waiting for a response from First Place Auto regarding their "1970-74 Dodge Challenger Belt Weatherstrip Kits". Haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet, but I'm getting ready to. Thanks for all the advice/feedback.

Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/23/13 08:25 PM

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I would recommend you only use Top Cat brand window felts regardless of where you buy them.

If you would like us to quote them, email us your zip code and we'll be glad to send you a quote.

Thanks,
Randy

Top Cat comes from http://www.restorationspecialties.com/index.html ,you won't find better !! They are only 15 mi from me,it you want it,they have most anything,all quality stuff and great service.

Posted By: filmsurgeon

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/24/13 02:19 AM

Top Cat comes from http://www.restorationspecialties.com/index.html ,you won't find better !! They are only 15 mi from me,it you want it,they have most anything,all quality stuff and great service.

Great !! Happy to know I'm buying the good ones, and not the crap ones.

Posted By: Mattax

Re: Window Felts/Cat Whiskers/Fuzzies/Weatherstripping?? - 04/24/13 02:36 AM

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the inners that is available now is not correct in my eyes...but they do snap on like the originals..the year one stuff i bought for the outers years ago is all wrong, no felt all rubber..but now I think they have a better model..I am still looking

If you follow the link to restoration specialties, they have a pdf of their catalog. Look through that for the matching cross section to your originals. They are more of an antique car parts and supply - a little bit different world than 'Year Ones', and useful to know about.