Latest on windshield/window gaskets?

[MGVWfan]

There was a post a few months back on someone that had rubber grommets/gaskets for T4's...I'm ready to buy now, tried the link in the post, no joy. Anyone know what happened...I think it was Revolks in Arkansas maybe?

[jwilliamadams]

Here is the contact info I have for reVolks, which is still THE source for T4 seals:


"reVOLKS.com" <wrench_monkey@revolks.com> wrote:
hello,
we are building a new shop on 10 acres and the phones are not in yet. but
you can contact us via email. we do not have an on-line catalog of the
type-4 parts but we have the 412 on our web site that we restored and you
can see many of the parts there. here is the link
http://revolks.net/baby412.html
also i have included the current price list for you.
let me know if we can help further.
--
nadine
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Price: Description Model: Body: Colors & Options:

Euro or "Cal-Look" Window Rubber:
$44.00 windshield 411/412 all
$38.00 rear hatch window 411-412 wagon
$42.00 rear hatch window 411/412 fastback
$32.00 side windows 411/412 wagon
$38.00 side windows 411/412 fastback

US-spec Window Rubber:
$48.00 windshield 411/412 all
$42.00 rear hatch window 411/412 wagon
$46.00 rear hatch window 411/412 fastback
$38.00 side window seals 411/412 wagon
$42.00 side window seals 411/412 fastback

Body Rubber:
$28.00 rear tail light-to-body seals (pair) 412 all
$32.00 rear tail light-to-body seals (pair) 411 all
$32.00 rear hatch 411/412 all
$48.00 front trunk 411/412 all

Exterior Items:
$24.00 sideview mirror - left or right 411/412 all

Carpet or Liner Items:
$179.00 interior carpet kit, black loop, cloth bound. 411/412 all
$189.00 interior carpet kit, oatmeal loop, cloth bound 411/412 all
$89.00 front trunk liner (heavy felt OE style) 411/412 all black, dr.grey,
med.grey, lt.grey
$79.00 rear cargo area liner (heavy felt OE style) 411/412 wagon black,
dr.grey, med.grey, lt.grey
$35.00 carpet backing of rear bench seat 411/412 wagon
$29.00 liner backing of rear bench seat 411/412 wagon

Interior Upholstery Items:
$169.00 headliner and extra fabric for pillars 411/412 wagon
$159.00 headliner and extra fabric for pillars 411/412 fastback



$35.00 carpet backing of rear bench seat 411/412 wagon
$29.00 liner backing of rear bench seat 411/412 wagon

[raygreenwood]

Yep...it was revolks. I have a method for installing late bug style gaskets that work perfectly and look nearly factory. Let me know if you are in need. It takes a little to explain. I may be able to take some digital pictures in a junkyard of how the parts fit. Ray

[MGVWfan]

Thanks to all, just the info I was looking for.

Ray, that SB window rubber, was it for the windshield or what?

[raygreenwood]

There are several part #'s. It is the one with the thin outer lip that laps over th body. I will find you a part #. The hassle with type 4 rubber is not really the step on the body. That is very similar if not identical...to whats on a super and a few other cars. Its the outside dimensions of the glass. It requires rubber than has a larger inner cord or cross section to it...becausethe glass...when centered does not approach as close to the body. My solution....and I have done a 412 quater window with it,,,which means it will work anywhere on the car......was to aquire lengths of 1" wide ribbed belting...like you find on a serpentine belt. get it at any belting dealer by the foot. Flat on one side , ribbed on the other. I trimmed off one rib and split it....making it effectively about 11mm x 3/16". That was applied ...with sealant all the way around the window opening. Then every 4" ...I made a flat spot in the ribs with the dremel...and drilled a hole...and pop riveted. This nice ribbed packing...now made up the difference on the super gasket. This gasket has that curled outer top lip ...real thin that lapped against the body. It looked great. You will need two of the original gasket to do teh windshield or rear window. I can't actually remember which bug it was...but I have the part # written down. It fits great inside too. The thin cross section makes it real flexy so it fits the quarter windows without buckles. It as chap...like $18 or so. The belt makes the fit very secure as teh ribs on the v-belt mesh with the ribs on the back of the gasket. Ray

[raygreenwood]

Nadine...That mirror....is it actually the 411/412 part # mirror? Price is killer for any mirror, but if its the right part #...it will save me rebuilding mine. Thanks...Ray