I am new to this site and I called and left messages and emailed Intermeccanica and no response....I need door seals, hood seal, windshield parts..etc
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Assume early VW pan based IM? Suspect they use the same Lowe's door rubber as CMC. Check the CMC build manual. DrClock has also posted better alternative seals.
Follow is one source for parts-
The best seals area D shaped thin wall hollow rubber seal it is 3/8 x 5/8 with 3M adhesive tape item on my BOL is X109HT-50...OR 90385k14 Sometimes that number works when you do a phone order and sometimes they come up with another item number just describe what you want. 25ft. is more that enough BTW ate the raw ends I use a drop of super glue and pinch it closed.
McMaster Carr 609 689 3000
you guys rock!
I second the McMaster “D” shaped tubing, too. Works fine, lasts a long time.
Alan, do you use the same size everywhere? On my CMC I found that I needed a couple of different sizes depending on where used.
To clarify, you own an Automobili Intermeccanica and you contacted Intermeccanica International for parts. These are different companies and very different cars. Automobili Intermeccanica hasn't existed since the 1980s.
You can get parts for your car from places like
https://www.vintagemotorcarsinc.com/
https://vintagespeedsterparts.com/
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Automobili Intermeccanica is what I have...so thank you so much. Thank god I found this site!
@Gordon Nichols posted:I second the McMaster “D” shaped tubing, too. Works fine, lasts a long time.
Alan, do you use the same size everywhere? On my CMC I found that I needed a couple of different sizes depending on where used.
On the CMC and FF body the forward door edge is wider than every where else the D molding is use. I either stack two layers and make the top layer slightly linger then pinch that off with Super Glue. McMaster Carr does make a larger D molding but the minimum length to purchase is costly.
@Marc ladanza
For your visual reference, here is a pic of the 'D' molding with self adhesive strip.
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I also used the D shaped seals that several have referred. You can set-up an account with McMaster-Carr and order them online. McMaster is handy for several parts, although the shipping is a little high. Here are links:
https://www.mcmaster.com/93085K14
https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/126/3701
Also, as mentioned, you may need to measure the gaps around your door and order various sizes.
Ok fellas you guys have been a god send! here she is almost done...I am looking to get a new lower windshield frame and the rubber seal..would this fit my Automobili?
https://vintagespeedsterparts....ieldframe-lower.aspx
also want new rubber for rocker and bumpers...will these work?
https://vintagespeedsterparts....headlightrubber.aspx
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second link looks like the rubber that goes around the windshield- between glass and the U shaped aluminum windshield frame. Their descriptions leave a lot to be desired!
DrClock uses VW bug black plastic fender welting under the lower windshield aluminum trim for a more finished look.
This looks like its for the center of the lower side molding - but there is some also around the aluminum piece where it mates to body.
https://vintagespeedsterparts....narrow1952-1959.aspx
This looks like the center for bumpers - again need the other piece. It looks like it also includes the aluminum piece.
https://vintagespeedsterparts....narrow1952-1959.aspx
https://vintagespeedsterparts....narrow1952-1959.aspx
Check SierraMadre - they have better descriptions.
The lower aluminum windshield trim from that source is a very thin gauge , you have to be careful or you'll end up with a wave in it , Much better off to purchase form Vintage Motorcars in CA or Special Edition.
OK thank you so much....I could reuse the old one but there is a slight bend in it