Question about 97 gts coupe weatherstripping

[vipertom7]

I just bought a 1997 red gts coupe a couple days ago and I realized that the weatherstripping on the top corner of the passenger side window is broken off and it is almost coming off on the driver's side. Any idea where I can get this piece for both sides? It doesn't look like it is attached to the rest of the weather stripping that comes down the side of the window. Thanks.

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[2001-V10 Power Nut]

Mine did the same thing, I hope someone post the answer, I'm just living with it, lol

 

[dave6666]

Stop here and proceed no further...

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[Glen97]

I had to order the black part of the door exterior from Dodge. The weather stripping comes attached to it. I dont remember the cost. I replaced both sides a few years back.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

I'm living with it.
I'm living with it.

 

[big-n-italian]

had mine replaced by the dealer last year. coulnt live with it any longer.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Sometimes these can be repaired but will fail again. The new part is a "door flag" and runs about $400 per side not installed. If you want one or two call me and I will get you a good deal on the two.

 

[Kmrumedy]

I'm living with it.
I'm living with it.

Me too!!

Sounds like a job for......duct tape!

I was going to just glue it in place but I was told that was a big no-no. So now I live with it too.

Come on.....there are some pretty savvy people on this site. No one has come up with a cheap solution?

 

[99 R/T 10]

I actually repaired mine with a little epoxy and so far it's holding. Just wish it was a better design.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

If it is not a total wreck we have had luck with the epoxy also but definitely not a permanent repair.

 

[vipertom7]

Thanks. I will probably try epoxy at first and see how it works out. Does anyone have a spare piece of this weatherstripping at the top corner of the window that I have pictured that they would be willing to sell or any idea who I can purchase it from? I just need it for the passenger side.

 

[Ron]

My solution is still working great 5 years later:

http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/556518-96-gts-window-weather-strip.html

note: 1996 (& maybe 1997) GTS's need new slightly shorter side windows to fix the issue "officially" per Dodge.

 

[JonB]

The MSRP on that part is now $435, so $325 new at PartsRack. I did the "stretchy glue" fix a couple times, but was probably lazy on my surface prep....it failed. I see LOT of Vipers, esp 96-97 the worst, that the owner seems unaware the rubber channel is GONE! The inner one can fall inside the door.....

 

[viper k]

fix mine with 3M glue 1996 gts holding fine over a year