pantera928 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 Are the convertible top seals available for these 1987-88 Avantis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Not a chance. I have been looking for 2 years with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampboy Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 I changed the seal on my '88 Avanti Convertible about 2015. I compared the profile of the Avanti seal with ones that I found online for universal automotive weather seals and it worked out fine. On the old seal, I found the number 7659, but I don't remember if that was helpful. Here are pictures: Here are the seals profiles: Original seal on left, replacement on right. The original had a zigzag reinforcement wire running inside it and the new seal was stiffer than the original. I believe the vendor was Classic Industries (800 854-1280), but I couldn't tell by their website when I looked tonight. Looking back, I saw an email from them in 2015, but it simply said that their tech would be in touch with me. Seems like they provided me with a way to look at profiles of the seals they carry. Other vendors may help you find an appropriate seal. I don't remember if I asked for a sample piece from the vendor before ordering. I'm surprised that I didn't find the invoice in my Avanti files, I'm usually pretty "retentive" about such things since all of my cars are "odd" and I tend to keep them a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampboy Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 I forgot to mention, I need the forward seal on my Avanti quarter windows. I suspect that Avanti Motor Corp "borrowed" this seal from a regular production car, but I don't know which one (Renault? LeBaron?). This is a rubber seal held on to the quarter window by a metal flange. The door window closes against it. If anyone can give me a lead on finding this seal, I'd be very appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 (edited) If you have a section of the old seal to send or just ask these people about. They are very knowledgable and have a ton of wx seals in bulk https://www.restorationspecialties.com Edited February 15 by silverstude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Is it at all possible this is from the original Monte Carlo seal used by 87-88 Avanti Coupes that has been strategically 'cut'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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