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klawockvet · 12-16-2015, 07:32 PM

Anybody know if there is a difference between Dennis Carpenter and Bob Drake on rubber and glass for 40 passenger cars or does one of them make the products for all the vendors? Any recommendations or caveats are appreciated.

42merc · 12-16-2015, 07:49 PM

In my experience when it comes to '40 Ford window rubber, GO WITH BOB DRAKE.
Rubber window products from Carpenter just do not fit.

Do yourself a favor & do a search on the Ford Barn on this subject.

john worden · 12-16-2015, 08:04 PM

Buy all the seals from every vendor and compare. Return the rejects.
It's some hastle I know but it's the only way to be sure of getting the best available.

klawockvet · 12-16-2015, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the tip. Actually I did do a search and didn't find the answer I was looking for. I seem to have a problem getting the info I want out of a search which I figure is related to my senility/ dementia.

TJ · 12-17-2015, 10:15 AM

On window rubber I always use Drake. Much more pliable and fits better.

Kube · 12-17-2015, 10:33 AM

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I have a lot of experience with restoring '40 Fords. Drake for window seals - hands down. Carpenter's windshield seals simply do not fit correctly.
All of the other seals? Shop price as they are identical in quality. Typically Carpenter is more reasonable, especially when considering shipping fees. Carpenter charges a flat rate shipping fee. Drake? Well, he states he charges what he is charged PLUS a dubious $2 delivery warranty.
I tend to disbelieve his claim as I can ship the same package to him time and again for about 1/2 - 2/3 the cost he charges.
By the way, Drake's floor board seals are terrible. Not certain if anyone else makes them.

12-16-2015, 07:32 PM	#1
klawockvet Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Klawock, AK/Kanab, UT Posts: 301	Rubber and Glass Anybody know if there is a difference between Dennis Carpenter and Bob Drake on rubber and glass for 40 passenger cars or does one of them make the products for all the vendors? Any recommendations or caveats are appreciated.

12-16-2015, 07:49 PM	#2
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 676	Re: Rubber and Glass In my experience when it comes to '40 Ford window rubber, GO WITH BOB DRAKE. Rubber window products from Carpenter just do not fit. Do yourself a favor & do a search on the Ford Barn on this subject. Last edited by 42merc; 12-16-2015 at 09:25 PM.

12-16-2015, 08:04 PM	#3
john worden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: central Iowa Posts: 484	Re: Rubber and Glass Buy all the seals from every vendor and compare. Return the rejects. It's some hastle I know but it's the only way to be sure of getting the best available. __________________ Louvering, bias ply tire-truing, metal shaping and forming, lathe and mill work, member shop HAGERTY Ins. expert repair network. High quality paint work in Iowa.

12-16-2015, 08:07 PM	#4
klawockvet Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Klawock, AK/Kanab, UT Posts: 301	Re: Rubber and Glass Thanks for the tip. Actually I did do a search and didn't find the answer I was looking for. I seem to have a problem getting the info I want out of a search which I figure is related to my senility/ dementia.

12-17-2015, 10:15 AM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Rubber and Glass On window rubber I always use Drake. Much more pliable and fits better.

12-17-2015, 10:33 AM	#6
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,015	Re: Rubber and Glass Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a lot of experience with restoring '40 Fords. Drake for window seals - hands down. Carpenter's windshield seals simply do not fit correctly. All of the other seals? Shop price as they are identical in quality. Typically Carpenter is more reasonable, especially when considering shipping fees. Carpenter charges a flat rate shipping fee. Drake? Well, he states he charges what he is charged PLUS a dubious $2 delivery warranty. I tend to disbelieve his claim as I can ship the same package to him time and again for about 1/2 - 2/3 the cost he charges. By the way, Drake's floor board seals are terrible. Not certain if anyone else makes them. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".