Rear Window Hatch Gasket

[enigma460]

Hi guys.

I have a 1980 Corvette which I bought in 1982. I had the Rear Window Modified so that it's a hatchback.

I just dug up the magazine "Vette" Jan/Feb 1980. I never throw something out.

It has the complete DIY Hatchvette.

Cars and Concepts released the kit for about $700

The gasket is now staring to leak with heavy rain. You'd think this stuff would last more than 30 years :rofl:

Does anyone know where to get a replacement gasket or/and if it is the same gasket as was used on the 1982 hatchback?

Thanks for your time.

 

[Twin_Turbo]

not available anymore. What you could do is have someone measure the weatherstrip off a C4, hope it's long enough. The C4 one is 2 pieces joined in the corners, easily glued together with weatherstrip adhesive. It's designed for a hatchback hatch....might just do the trick.

 

[enigma460]

That's not good news.

I guess I'll try looking at your suggestion.

Thanks

I searched a bit farther and came across part number A2951 in the Ecklers catalog. It seems this is the gasket for the 1982 Collector's edition rear hatchback. It sells for $200. I sent an email to Ecklers and asked if it is a direct swap. Waiting for a reply. Might get lucky unless there is something radically different. Apparently Ecklers sold the conversion back in the 80's.