Vitesse 1/4 Light Rubber Seals

[PatK]

Good evening all, just a quick question, will GT6, 1/4 light rubber seals also fit the Vitesse and Herald. ?  If not, does anyone know where we can obtain a pair please.  I have finally managed to get the 1/4 light frame out of the Vitesse and found that the rubber seals are cracked and split, so definitely in need of replacement.

Many Thanks

Pat.

[johny]

All the main suppliers should have them Pat, certainly Paddocks have. Dont know what quality of rubber is like though... 

[PatK]

Thanks Johny, ,I will give them a call on Monday.  I did an internet search but nothing came up, plenty of Stag ones and GT6 ones, but no Herald or Vitesse ones

 

[Peter Truman]

I replaced mine around 20 years ago the LH fitted great but the RH was too thick near the locking lever and needed a lot of Dremmeling to be acceptable, my old ones had perished terribly the new ones still OK even in our climate

[Paul H]

I believe Canleys stock them as well

Paul 

[johny]

Yes as I say all the main suppliers should have them and all from the same after market manufacturer but at different prices...

[PatK]

11 hours ago, Paul H said:

I believe Canleys stock them as well

Paul 

Thanks Paul, I will check them out

[PatK]

12 hours ago, Peter Truman said:

I replaced mine around 20 years ago the LH fitted great but the RH was too thick near the locking lever and needed a lot of Dremmeling to be acceptable, my old ones had perished terribly the new ones still OK even in our climate

Thanks Peter, I will check the thickness when I obtain a pair.   20 years ago the rubber was probably much better than the stuff we receive today from all points East.

[Pete Lewis]

not looked but do CO Baines produce them  ???

Pete

[Josef]

To fully answer, no, GT6 ones will not fit, they’re a very different shape!

[Colin Lindsay]

6 minutes ago, Josef said:

To fully answer, no, GT6 ones will not fit, they’re a very different shape!

Yes, and neither will Stag versions. A quick Google search shows quite a few but on checking they're nearly all Stag so you need to be sure the ones you order are definitely Herald / Vitesse versions, which are readily available too. 

[PatK]

On 02/11/2024 at 21:21, Paul H said:

I believe Canleys stock them as well

Paul 

Thanks Paul

[PatK]

2 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

Yes, and neither will Stag versions. A quick Google search shows quite a few but on checking they're nearly all Stag so you need to be sure the ones you order are definitely Herald / Vitesse versions, which are readily available too. 

 

2 hours ago, Josef said:

To fully answer, no, GT6 ones will not fit, they’re a very different shape!

 

2 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

Yes, and neither will Stag versions. A quick Google search shows quite a few but on checking they're nearly all Stag so you need to be sure the ones you order are definitely Herald / Vitesse versions, which are readily available too. 

Thanks Colin.

[PatK]

2 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

Yes, and neither will Stag versions. A quick Google search shows quite a few but on checking they're nearly all Stag so you need to be sure the ones you order are definitely Herald / Vitesse versions, which are readily available too. 

Thanks Colin

[PatK]

Thanks everyone for your help and advice.  I rang James Paddock this morning and they have them in stock,  ( £63.00 a pair ) ouch !  They also have the leather washers and spring clips for the window connection to the raising and lowering arm.

Many Thanks

 

Pat

[johny]

Great let us know what you think of the quality. As to the longevity of the rubber thats more difficult to ascertain but unfortunately I dont expect they'll last as long as the originals (mine are getting to the end after 55+ years)...

[Works Spitfires]

58 minutes ago, PatK said:

 I rang James Paddock this morning and they have them in stock,  ( £63.00 a pair ) ouch !  

Many Thanks

 

Pat

If that is including VAT that is a good price.

[johny]

The fixed head rear side window rubbers are even worse!