Door Rubber for 89.

[Lincv8]

The outer window  horizontal rubber for my 89 is wasted.

Cant find a source for 89. Will that same piece off an 83-85 be made to fit?

[jleonard]

I have same problem with my 87. Is there a "generic" rubber seal available? and is this something for a do-it-yourselfer or should leave to the pros? Many thanks. Jim L

 

[mfg]

On 1/29/2025 at 2:23 PM, Lincv8 said:

The outer window  horizontal rubber for my 89 is wasted.

Cant find a source for 89. Will that same piece of an 83-85 be made to fit?

I’ve never replaced that horizontal rubber on a 1989, but can tell you that 1963-1985 would be the same… and I’d ‘guess’ that ‘89 would be the same.

[grant mills]

In '96 I installed a "door w/s kit" from Nostalgic for my '84. You can try Dan Booth to see if he still has some.

[Lincv8]

For what its worth, while doing some google search I found a site called Studebaker-info.

It has a section dedicated to Avanti's. In pulling up a 1989 there was a reference to a UTube video for replacement of the window sweep rubber that I needed. Its from an 88 Mont Carlo. It works with some modifications but works beautifully. Way to long so needs to be cut down, but installs with drilling new holes.

[mfg]

3 hours ago, Lincv8 said:

For what its worth, while doing some google search I found a site called Studebaker-info.

It has a section dedicated to Avanti's. In pulling up a 1989 there was a reference to a UTube video for replacement of the window sweep rubber that I needed. Its from an 88 Mont Carlo. It works with some modifications but works beautifully. Way to long so needs to be cut down, but installs with drilling new holes.

It would be great if you would post a few photos… and perhaps a part number for that sweep.

[Lincv8]

Sorry I'm too computer illiterate to post pics..

Web site is Studebaker-info.org for a Youtube video on how to replace on a 89 convertible. Google Avanti Window sweep Replacement and it will probably come up if you dont go to the website.

The window sweeps come from a company called Precision Weatherstripping. Its called a beltline kit for 88 Monte Carlo 2 door. There are two variations, one with the outer stainless  as shown in the You tube video , needed for convertible. I went with the non stainless ridge for my coupe. I did not need to match a stainless strip on my stationary rear quarter windows.

 

Hope this helps

[mfg]

3 hours ago, Lincv8 said:

Sorry I'm too computer illiterate to post pics..

Web site is Studebaker-info.org for a Youtube video on how to replace on a 89 convertible. Google Avanti Window sweep Replacement and it will probably come up if you dont go to the website.

The window sweeps come from a company called Precision Weatherstripping. Its called a beltline kit for 88 Monte Carlo 2 door. There are two variations, one with the outer stainless  as shown in the You tube video , needed for convertible. I went with the non stainless ridge for my coupe. I did not need to match a stainless strip on my stationary rear quarter windows.

 

Hope this helps

I’ll check that out… Thanks very much!