Paul S Allen Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 After months of searching, I finally found Pat Walsh Restorations. They say they can have some made if I send 485.00 plus 8.00 for shipping with no firm ETA. Before I spend the money, which I am that desperate, I thought I would check if anyone knows of a better option. If anyone else needs front vent window rubber for a 1940 to 48 coupe or sedan maybe we can get together and get a group discount!😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray500 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Steel Rubber might have some. Can't recall where I got mine for my 41 Zephyr club coup, but they aren't that easy to install to really seal out the weather. Any after market things can be problematic and not fit properly. I think the rubbe of today is better material, but if they don't fit properly it's mostly academic anyway! Look in Hemmings monthly publications for ads on all sorts of sources! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 I don't know where you could buy an exact reproduction, but Metro Moulded parts may have a set that you can modify for your car. Give them a call and ask them if one of their generic seals will work. https://metrommp.com/catalogue/?typeofsearch=1&search_query_adv=vent+window+seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 My 48 vent for all the world looks like a 49 Ford vent I used to have. Maybe some other Ford part would fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Allen Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 If anyone has modified some seals to fit can you let me know what you ordered and instructions? Next time I’m at a car show I’ll look for 49 Fords. I have sent my money to Pat Walsh, he told me he has the molds, I hope he comes through! Here’s the story Chris Herrel told me. Steele rubber has the molds, but Edmond Pease of Narragansett reproductions owns the rights to it. Chris has tried to buy these rights but they couldn’t come to an agreement. I’ve tried to call Narragansett but the number does not work, I assume they are out of business. Whatever little battles I have finding parts, I know Chris has fought long and hard before me and I appreciate all his hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Allen Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Pat Walsh has sent me some seals, but they were the wrong ones! I still hope he comes through and I will let you know if he does, but not looking good! I sent him a sample of my seal he said he could make a mold from, but looks like I’m putting my old ugly seals on if I want windows this summer! He hasn’t responded to my phone calls recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.E.Butcher Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I'am having the same problem trying to find the frt.vent window seals and the rear quarter vent seals for my '48 LC Coupe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Allen Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Here’s the latest, I decided to try the 41-48 Ford seals. The length is correct and they fit in the channel nicely but the pivot holes and slot for the window lock don’t line up and require modifications. A hook knife and scissors seemed to cut the best for me. These will get me by until I stumble across the real deal. Thank you for the suggestion Abe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Allen Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 I have to let everyone know how hard it is to get money back from Pat Walsh. He keeps telling me he is going to refund me but I haven’t received it yet. It’s embarrassing to tell people you’ve been taken advantage of, but hopefully it will save you some trouble in this case. I notice he has an add in Hemming’s and I can’t imagine how many people have sent him money and not received product. If he ever refunds me I’ll let everyone know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Allen Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 I wanted to let everyone know I received my money back from Pat Walsh today. I would like to tell him thank you, but it was like pulling teeth and I lost sleep trying to keep my cool and not get upset. I want to thank the ladies at Hemmings classifieds. They even called him when I made a complaint about his service. They told me they haven’t received complaints about him before and he has been a long time customer so maybe I’m the exception, it’s up to you! By the way, the seals are now available with the seller Collectors Auto Supply on EBay, if someone gets them tell me how they are!😊 I put 180 miles on the Lincoln this summer, even though I still have a lot to do it drove nice and I really enjoyed it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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