A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby dermotbell » Tue 08.04.2014, 13:00

Just watched youtube of seals Jamie found.
They would be fantastic.
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Scott J » Thu 10.04.2014, 17:15

Jamie fitted A seals to my car last night in car park at Club Lotus meet. A half hour job (in the dark). They work a treat. Glass doesn't rattle when door is closed now. Some minor adjustments at windscreen top which just shows no two Elans are identical.

Once roof seals fitted we'll get some photos posted. :D
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Jamie N » Thu 10.04.2014, 22:10

Here is the latest version roof seal I have done, there are a couple of modifications from the last ones, which has made the lip over effect work even better, plus an easier adjustment for fine tuning fitting on the hood, test fitted these today, they work fantastic and look incredibly clean and tidy compared to the burst sponges, for anyone interested I have enough material to make a good few sets of these.

Remember this may look just like your original seal but it is EPDM rubber which has outstanding heat ozone and weather resistance (unlike a sponge :D )
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby novacaine » Thu 10.04.2014, 22:21

Any chance you want to make me a falling pillar seal to? Lol
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Jamie N » Thu 10.04.2014, 22:34

novacaine wrote:Any chance you want to make me a falling pillar seal to? Lol

Lol indeed Jon!, the falling pillar is the seal from Hell!, im still working on the design for those, il keep you posted. :D
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Lotus54 » Fri 11.04.2014, 01:57

I need everything except the A pillar.

Since I'm in the States, perhaps you could pass on what car these are from?
Or maybe you are not too sure?


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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Steve A » Fri 11.04.2014, 06:26

DROMONG wrote:Here is the latest version roof seal I have done, there are a couple of modifications from the last ones, which has made the lip over effect work even better, plus an easier adjustment for fine tuning fitting on the hood, test fitted these today, they work fantastic and look incredibly clean and tidy compared to the burst sponges, for anyone interested I have enough material to make a good few sets of these.


:smt006 I'm very interested :poke:
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Jamie N » Tue 15.04.2014, 21:22

One more pair of A post seals are available Chaps (and possible Chapesses :-D ) I don't think there will be many more of this particular type to come unless we can find the source or if there are any more up in the containers which is doubtful. I have been working on the B post seal and I think I have something potentially very promising, I have devised a way of replicating the top curve (in EPDM Rubber) and all I have to do now is finish off the design for the bracket, I don't want to use the original bracket for various reasons but if im able to make up the brackets myself without them being to much of a job then I should be able to do a few sets for peeps if anyone is interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131167656739? ... 1555.l2649
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby novacaine » Tue 15.04.2014, 21:44

You know I'm interested ;)
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby LotusEnthusiast » Tue 15.04.2014, 23:50

Could you ship to the US?
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby steve matthews » Wed 16.04.2014, 00:58

Watching your progress across the pond. :clap:
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Rambo » Wed 16.04.2014, 08:29

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131167656739? ... 1555.l2649

2.5 days to go, £51 and climbing fast. You could've found a new vocation in life Jamie ;-)
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Jamie N » Wed 16.04.2014, 19:01

Rambo wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131167656739?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

2.5 days to go, £51 and climbing fast. You could've found a new vocation in life Jamie ;-)


Its not a new vocation its a new life I need mate, away from breathing in all that rubber dust!, and the fumes from BP :D , Im thinking of moving to Gairloch on a last chance powerdrive to escape the Rat race :-D

Can ship to USA mate but I have not got a clue as to cost!.

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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Rambo » Wed 16.04.2014, 20:22

Move to the Scottish Borders Jamie. Not many rats down this neck of the woods and the roads for driving the Elan are amazing :burnout:
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Jamie N » Wed 16.04.2014, 21:25

Rambo wrote:Move to the Scottish Borders Jamie. Not many rats down this neck of the woods and the roads for driving the Elan are amazing :burnout:


I know mate, I've spent many a fine day driving in the Borders and walking in the Moorfoot and Lammermuir hills, I love it down there but my heart is in Wester Ross 8)
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby tricky » Sun 27.04.2014, 22:33

Have bought a set of A seals from Jamie and would like to thank him for a great job and service. :clap:

Finish is great, have only trial fitted 1 side so far without any sealant or fixings and results are good. The bottom part is slightly different but when secured in my opinion will only improve things more.
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby novacaine » Mon 28.04.2014, 07:03

:agree:
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby cliff » Mon 28.04.2014, 19:07

Jamie, do you have any off cuts of these seals?

I am pretty sure that there are companies that could replicate them, if you can send me an piece, I am happy to contact a couple of local places.
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby Jamie N » Mon 28.04.2014, 20:51

Cliff, sent you a PM bud :wink: .
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Re: A Pillar seals, Rubber alternative found!.

Postby keefe9494 » Fri 02.05.2014, 19:53

Hi Jamie

I bid on your A pillar seals on Ebay and you sent me any e-mail stating you are LEC. I have just got a 1991 se turbo but the A pillar seals are going as always. Could you give me a price if you can get any more. which would be of great help.
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