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April 29, 2022

New Parts - May

For more than 60 years we’ve been committed to delivering quality products and our passion is helping you restore the car of your dreams. Every month we do our best to add new parts so we can help...
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April 4, 2022

New Parts – April

For more than 60 years we’ve been committed to delivering quality products and our passion is helping you restore the car of your dreams. Every month we do our best to add new parts so we can help...
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February 28, 2022

9 Reasons Why I Love the Fox Body Mustang

The Fox Body Mustang is the third generation of the Ford nameplate produced in model years 1979-1993. Over 2.6 million Fox Body Mustangs were sold and many of them are still out there on the streets...
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February 25, 2022

New Parts – March

For more than 60 years we’ve been committed to delivering quality products and our passion is helping you restore the car of your dreams. Every month we do our best to add new parts so we can help...
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January 27, 2022

New Glass and Gaskets for a 1963 Chevy Nova

I think it’s pretty natural for a company that makes aftermarket auto parts to love a good restoration project. Seeing an old car look new again or take on a whole new look is exciting and satisfying...
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January 18, 2022

5 Tips to Help With Mitering Corners

When you’re doing any kind of weatherstripping project- especially a custom project- there’s a good chance you’ll encounter Mitering. Mitering is a fancy term for cutting 2 pieces of weatherstripping...
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December 28, 2021

How to Splice Sponge & Dense Weatherstripping

When you need an extrusion made into a ring or one piece unit, it is best to have the splice molded. This will give the best seal and have maximum strength at the joint.  However, when molding is not...
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November 23, 2021

When to Replace Your Weatherstripping

There are times when it’s painfully obvious that you need new weatherstripping- you have an identified leak, a seal gets torn or is even missing in places- but, in many cases it won’t be that...
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October 26, 2021

Classic Car Winterizing Checklist

It’s that time of year again… It’s starting to get chilly at night, the calendar is full of fall festivals and car shows but soon it’ll be time to put your classic in the garage for the winter and...
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July 1, 2021

The Great Race Comes to Mooresville, NC

Almost immediately after Hemmings published the 2021 route, we realized that this year the Great Race had a stop in Mooresville, NC- a 20-minute drive from our headquarters! For the car nerds (like...
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April 29, 2021

Steele Spotlight- Penny Siefke

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great! In the Spotlight this month is…….
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March 25, 2021

Steele Spotlight – Colin Steele

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great! In the Spotlight this month is…….
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February 16, 2021

Guide to Corvette Roof Types

The Chevrolet Corvette, the Vette, the iconic American classic, stealing the hearts of many a car lover since 1953. It will forever have its place in American automobile history and folklore....
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January 29, 2021

Steele Spotlight- Heather Smith

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!  In the Spotlight this month is……. 
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January 15, 2021

The Secret to Installing a Locking Strip

One of the better innovations in weatherstripping of the 1970’s is the locking strip. Anything to make the job of installing glass into a vehicle easier was a welcome change in the automotive...
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December 31, 2020

Steele’s Outlook on 2021

Taking a look back at 2020, it’s been an extraordinary time in our industry, to say the least. With the pandemic, tumultuous cultural environment, crazy election, and constant uncertainty of the...
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December 29, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Brian Moyer

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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November 25, 2020

The Dollar Bill Weatherstripping Test

How can you tell when your seals aren’t doing their job? Well, there’s the obvious ways, of course, like wet carpet in the trunk or wicked wind noise coming in the doors, but what if you want to be...
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November 25, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Mary McEntire

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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November 12, 2020

Introducing Improved EK Seals

Track Channel – 70-4120-265 Easy to install, this Peel-N-Stick track makes creating a customized job a breeze! This track seal is the basis for our track and wiper seals #70-3884-265, #70-3883-265,...
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October 29, 2020

Peel-N-Stick Weatherstripping Surface Prep

Our Peel-N-Stick items here at Steele are top quality rubber parts made to provide a clean, finished look, last for years to come, and hold tight in any conditions (thank you 3M adhesives).
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October 28, 2020

What Sets Steeles Peel-N-Stick Apart

Weatherstripping is an essential part of sealing your car/truck/hotrod/RV/trailer/boat. It’s not a fun or sexy product but here at Steele we do our best to continually improve our products to make...
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September 30, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Austin Hull

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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August 31, 2020

New Parts- September 2020

For more than 60 years we’ve been committed to delivering quality products and our passion is helping you restore the car of your dreams. Every month we do our best to add new parts so we can help...
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August 27, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Donna Beal

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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August 13, 2020

New and Improved Ramp Gate Kits

Steele Rubber Products is proud to introduce our new and improved ramp gate kits! The kits come in 3 different popular profiles – Hollow Bulb, Half Round, and Tabbed to accommodate any trailer ramp...
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August 8, 2020

Tech Tip: 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive

  We receive a lot of questions from customers about which adhesive we recommend. Our top pick is 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive! Designed specifically to bond rubber gaskets and weatherstripping to...
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August 3, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Erica Watts

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great! In the Spotlight this month is…….
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July 31, 2020

Simple Guide to Glass Run Channel

Here at Steele we’re well known in the automotive restoration industry for our windshield and rear window gaskets. Glass installers LOVE us! Another key part to getting your ride sealed up tight is...
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June 30, 2020

Steele Spotlight – Danny Stepp

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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June 8, 2020

Steele Spotlight – Paul Inman

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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June 5, 2020

How to Install RV Crank Window Seals

For the install, we chose part #70-3672-277. This seal is 5/16″ x 7/16″, significantly thicker than the original seal, and comes with a peel-n-stick backing for easy installation. Note: We choose...
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May 15, 2020

What is EPDM Rubber?

Before the development of EPDM rubber, seals and weatherstripping were made from natural rubber.  Natural rubber does not have strong weather resistant properties and degraded when exposed to UV for...
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April 23, 2020

How to Replace Your Boat’s Hatch Seals

Hatch seals are an essential part to your boat, and whether you’ve been a boater for 20 years or 20 minutes you’ve probably used your hatches to stow away equipment, gear and fish! In just a short...
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April 10, 2020

How to Install RV Door Weatherstripping

Replacing old or worn out seals may seem intimidating, but wait until you see how simple this process really is.  While the article (and our corresponding video) focuses on RV door weatherstripping,...
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March 25, 2020

New and Improved A/C Gasket Kit

In response to the growing needs of our customers, Steele Rubber Products is excited to introduce our new and revised roof mounted A/C, heat-pump gasket kit. Featuring additional weatherstripping...
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March 11, 2020

How to install RV Slide-Out Seals

If your slide-out seals are cracking and deteriorating, it’s time to change the seals. When slide-out seals crack, they end up creating gaps and fold away from the slide-out. This lets water and...
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January 31, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Blair Hanvey

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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January 29, 2020

Introducing Advanced Profiles

Steele Rubber Products offers a variety of seals for your access doors, compartment doors, front doors and ramp gates. These extrusion seals range from glue on, 3M Peel-N-Stick and push on to best...
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January 3, 2020

Steele Spotlight- Matt Misener

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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December 31, 2019

Steele’s Outlook on 2020

Taking a look back at 2019, it’s obvious that there is no shortage of car lovers out there pursuing this hobby- which we LOVE! (no surprise there) But, as a new generation of collectors emerges (Gen...
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October 29, 2019

How to Replace Your RV A/C Gasket

In this post we’re going to cover how to replace your RV’s A/C gasket using our A/C Gasket Kit. About the A/C Gasket Kit This unique, high quality one-piece EPDM replacement A/C Gasket fits most RV...
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October 28, 2019

New Parts November 2019

All parts with the Steele name are designed from originals for superior fitment and function and produced with top quality EPDM rubber to ensure durability. PLUS- they’re guaranteed to fit! Seal your...
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October 4, 2019

National Manufacturing Day

In the world of social media today, October 4th, 2019, is National Manufacturing Day or MFG day. For us here at Steele, however, every day is manufacturing day! Yes, we are an American manufacturer...
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September 23, 2019

Steele Spotlight- Danny Agosta

We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great!
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July 26, 2019

New Parts August 2019

1981- 93 Dodge Ramcharger These liftgate weatherstrips are designed from the original parts for superior fitment and seal and are made of high-quality EPDM rubber. Also, they are easy to install...
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May 29, 2019

Quick Tips For Mitering Corners

What is mitering? Mitering is defined as making a joint between two pieces of a material. In this tip-sheet, and in most cases with RV seals, a miter is made by cutting the end of the seal at a 45...
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May 15, 2019

Steele Rubber Products Master Builder Award

Since 2012, Steele Rubber Products has sponsored the Master Builder Award at the World of Wheels / AutoRama / Cavalcade of Customs show car series. During the 2018-2019 season AutoRama traveled to 14...
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May 8, 2019

Steele Volunteers with the NHRA YES Program!

Recently, SEMA expanded it’s youth outreach efforts by partnering with the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program. As a SEMA member company located near the infamous Zmax Dragway in North...
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March 14, 2019

Steele’s 2019 Detroit Autorama Top 10

Each year we go to Detroit Autorama expecting to see great things and 2019 definitely didn’t disappoint! There were so many great builds, so much creativity, skill and thought put into each one that...
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March 12, 2019

New Parts March 2019

This month we have some very exciting new parts! And, as we continue to fill in holes in our product lines, spot trends and research customer requests we have another month with something for...
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February 8, 2019

Classic Car Spring Maintenance Checklist

If you’re anything like us here at Steele, we know you can’t wait for car show season to start back up again! But, before you take off the cover and pull your classic back out of the garage this...
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February 8, 2019

Steele’s Outlook on 2019

“Change”. There’s no better word to describe 2018 in the classic car world than “change”. One of the biggest changes that took place is the greater interest, involvement and ownership of classic...
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February 8, 2019

How To Make a Custom Gasket for your Build

Steele has a large line of high quality universal weatherstripping that’s perfect for building customs and street rods where direct replacement parts won’t work. We have extrusions made for sealing...
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February 8, 2019

New Parts February 2019

This month brings a wide variety of new parts. We’re always looking out for holes in our product lines and listening to customer demand so make sure you read this post every month- you never know...
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January 24, 2019

Where has all the Butyl Tape gone?

This 1970 El Camino had a ‘tape in’ windshield using Butyl tape Many of our customers ask about butyl tape- either the vehicle they’re restoring used it originally or they heard that they should use...
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January 16, 2019

2019 Steele Rubber Products Show Schedule

We’re very excited to hit the road again in 2019! We’ve added several new trade shows (especially for our new markets- RV and Marine) and 3 new swap meets for classic car/truck/hot rod folks this...
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November 12, 2018

How to Replace a Trailer’s Ramp Gate Seal

If you’re looking for an easy way to replace your trailer’s ramp gate seals, you’ve come to the right corner of the internet! Ramp gate seals are critical to keep your storage area dry and free from...
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October 11, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Weatherstripping

  What is the difference between an insert trim and an edge trim? What seal do I need for my project? Will this weatherstrip fit my make, model, year RV/Boat/Car? Sound familiar? As a rubber...
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August 30, 2018

Auto Weatherstrip Installation Tips

We make thousands of rubber parts at Steele Rubber Products but we rarely get to see them after they leave the shop. We visited with the guys at Quarter Mile Muscle in Mooresville, NC to watch them...
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May 15, 2018

New Parts- May 2018

Protect your vehicle’s interior and ensure a quiet ride by sealing it up right with these NEW fixed rear side window weatherstrips from Steele!
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March 16, 2018

Side Bulb Push-On Seal (70-3855-99)

Side bulb push-on seal. Manufactured with a flexible steel spine and sponge rubber side extrusion. Designed to be pushed on to a flange and held in place by the inner rubber lips.
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March 16, 2018

Universal & RV Top Bulb Push-On Seal

Top bulb push-on seal. Manufactured with a flexible steel spine and sponge rubber top extrusion. Designed to be pushed on to a flange and held in place by the inner rubber lips.
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February 22, 2018

RV Sliding Window Edge Weatherstrip

Sliding window edge weatherstrip. This seal is a pressed-fit outer trim for sliding windows on many RV models. Often used in conjunction with our part #70-3814-99.
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February 15, 2018

RV Slide-out Wiper Seal (#70-3835-99)

RV slide-out wiper seal. This seal features a 3″ wiper section that is designed to seal the slide-out when it’s extended. It also has a rigid track section that is designed to receive a slide-out...
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February 15, 2018

RV Slide-out Bulb Seal (#70-3834-99)

RV Slide-out bulb seal. This seal features a rigid “C channel” section that slides onto the track located on the wiper seal itself. It’s designed to seal against the RV when the slide-out is closed.
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February 15, 2018

RV Slide-out Bulb Seal (#70-3833-99)

RV Slide-out bulb seal. This seal features a rigid “C channel” section that slides onto the track located on the wiper seal itself. It’s designed to seal against the RV when the slide-out is closed.
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February 13, 2018

RV Slide-out Bulb Seal (#70-3832-99)

RV Slide-out bulb seal. This seal features a rigid pedestal section that slides into the track located on the outer wall of the slide-out itself. It’s designed to seal against the RV when the...
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February 9, 2018

RV Slide-out Bulb Seal (#70-3831-99)

RV Slide-out bulb seal. This seal features a rigid pedestal section that slides into the track located on the outer wall of the slide-out itself. It’s designed to seal against the RV when the...
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February 6, 2018

Danny discusses When to Replace Rubber Seals

On this episode of My Classic Car Danny Agosta, of Steele Rubber Products, shows when to replace your rubber seals and weatherstripping. Danny also discusses the Custom Catalog and how to determine...
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December 18, 2017

1964-67 GM Van Stationary Window Gasket Set

This stationary window gasket set is for the side OR rear stationary windows. The set contains the window gasket itself and the locking strip. The seal mounts around the full perimeter of the glass...
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October 13, 2017

1961-67 Ford Van Push-Out Window Gasket

This push-out window gasket is for the side OR rear push-out windows and has properly molded corners for a precise, factory fit. Up to six (6) used per van. Replaces factory #C2UZ-89262A80.
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September 25, 2017

Universal Outer Beltline Weatherstrip

Weatherstrip, outer beltline (sometimes called “scraper seal”). For use on front, rear, and quarter windows. Rubber lip with flocked surface for glass to slide on. Metal spine. Four (4) foot pairs.
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August 18, 2017

Boat Window Edge Weatherstrip

Window edge weatherstrip. This weatherstrip is wedged between the glass and the retaining metal frame to act as a glazing weatherstrip and seal out water.
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August 16, 2017

Open House 2017

The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter, so you know what that means… it’s almost time for our annual Open House and Car Show! On September 16th from 9:00-2:00 we hope you’ll...
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June 23, 2017

Side Bulb Push-On Seal with Lip

Check out the latest addition to our Universal and RV line. Our side bulb push-on seal with lip. The flexible cores bend to grip flanges, attached extrusion maintains shape and sponge density for a...
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May 10, 2017

Complete Weatherstrip Kits

Steele Rubber Products offers hundreds of weatherstrip kits for thousands of vehicles. Be sure to check out our website to see if we offer a kit for you. http://www.steelerubber.com/
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April 12, 2017

Dodge Rear Door Vent Window Kit

Steele Rubber Products is happy to announce their newest product for 1955 and 1956 Dodge 4 door Sedans! This vent window kit is made specifically for the Coronet, Royal, and Custom Royal and includes...
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March 16, 2017

Replacement Seal for 1978 Sea Ray Weekender

After having trouble with water leakage on his ’78 Sea Ray Weekender, Curt G. of Tarpon Springs Florida, contacted Steele Rubber in search of replacement seals for his hatch lid. The lid originally...
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October 7, 2016

How To Install RV Slide Out Weatherstrip

In this video you will see how to remove the old seals on the slide out of an RV and how to replace them with new rubber weatherstripping. Below you’ll find everything you need plus the exact...
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July 19, 2016

1969-72 A-Body Wagon Tailgate Step Pad Set

We’re happy to introduce another new part for 2016. This particular set is a rear bumper step pad for A-body Wagons from 1969-1972; includes Cutlass, Vista Cruiser, Skylark, Special 4dr, Sport,...
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May 3, 2016

Vent Window Seal Kits

On My Classic Car we discussed our extensive line of kits for your vent windows on American classic cars and trucks.
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May 3, 2016

President Matt Agosta Earns Top Honors!

We are very proud to announce that President and CEO, Matt Agosta, will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame this year. The Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) chose Agosta along with...
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March 8, 2016

Steele Rubber Heads into RV Market!

Steele Rubber Products is excited to announce our launch into the Recreational Vehicle industry. We have put in a lot of time and research to bring you an easy-to-navigate website as well as a...
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February 16, 2016

Steele Rubber Names New Vice President

Steele Rubber Products names Joanna Agosta Shere as Vice President. Joanna joined the organization in 2005 as a Marketing Coordinator.  She recently served as the company’s Senior Sales & Marketing...
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October 2, 2015

Shop Tour – Part 2: Research & Design

When beginning the process of designing a new component, we start with an OEM part, as discussed in Part 1. Once we have an original, the research begins on the details of the component. The OEM part...
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July 27, 2015

Shop Tour – Part 1: Finding Originals

Making reproduction rubber parts for cars isn’t an easy job. Some cars can seemingly have hundreds of separate pieces of rubber on them. As some of you may know, the condition of the rubber on...
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May 1, 2015

1940 Chevy Pickup

So glad this 1940 showed up at the shop today. The paint job is my favorite… well except for the awesome new rubber that’s about to be installed 😉 I didn’t get a picture of the interior but it was a...
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April 24, 2015

1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

I’m a sucker for fins! This 1959 Coupe DeVille has been passed down through generations and now belongs to the grandson, Sean M. Thanks for sharing Sean!
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April 17, 2015

1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Our Car of the Week is this beautiful 1969 Barracuda notchback! This ‘cuda was submitted by Charles M. Thanks for sharing her with us!!
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April 7, 2015

1957 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

This beautifully restored Cadillac is located in Switzerland and belongs to one of our loyal customers. Thanks to Thomas V. for sharing your ride with us!     FIND THE RUBBER HERE
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April 2, 2015

1968 Chevy Impala

This was the Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals, Memory Lane Award winner! We couldn’t help but make it our car of the week! Congratulations Tom Strzelec from Oklahoma!
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March 24, 2015

1939 Pontiac 2 door Sedan

We’re proud to feature this 1939 Pontiac as our CAR OF THE WEEK! Bruce Bunker, a Steele customer, restored this car with his family doing the majority of the work themselves. This was their first car...
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March 18, 2015

1933 Ford Cabriolet

Today’s Car of the Week goes to Stan and Donna Canter and their 1933 Ford Cabriolet. Stan and Donna won the Memory Lane Award at the Goodguys 6th Spring Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ this past weekend....
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March 18, 2015

3 New Parts for March

Hope everyone had a happy St. Patty’s Day yesterday. We stayed so busy here at the shop I didn’t even realize how many people didn’t wear green. I did draw a green dot on my hand just in case anyone...
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February 12, 2015

Newly Designed GM Seal

Steele announces a newly designed and manufactured weatherstrip seal for 2015. Part #50-0344-80, Side window leading edge seal for 1968-1972 General Motors two-door hardtops and convertibles.  Steele...
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February 6, 2015

2015 Preservation Award

In 2014, Steele Rubber Products teamed up with the famous Detroit Autorama to present the annual Preservation Award.  In 2014, the award was presented to Clarence “Slick” Patterson for his family’s...
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February 6, 2015

2015 Street Rodder Road Tour

Steele Rubber Products is proud to be the Official Weatherstrip partner of the 2015 Street Rodder Road Tour.  The tour consists of eight separate week long family oriented vacation hot rod tours. ...
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February 6, 2015

The Shop Show

The Shop Show, formerly two separate shows known as “Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show” and the “Truck Accessories Trade Shows”, have combined forces and will be coming up on March 13-14th. This is a...
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January 30, 2015

Quarter Window Gaskets

Another part for 2015 has arrived! The brand new rear quarter window seals for 1963-1965 Ford Fairlane and 1963 Mercury Meteor 4 door wagons are here and awesome. The seals are fitted and have molded...
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January 21, 2015

New Parts and New Kits

We’re 21 days into 2015 and working hard to get our new products out to our customers. If you read our post yesterday you saw where we’ve got our new catalogs ready to send out, but we’ve also got...
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January 20, 2015

2015 Custom Catalogs

January is always a busy time at the company. Everything is getting updated or changed for the new year and we want to get it done as quickly as possible. We’ve already created two new parts for this...
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June 17, 2014

Employee Spotlight – Yvonne B.

At Steele Rubber Products we pride ourselves on being car guys… and girls, okay so let’s say car people. We all love the industry that we’re in and work hard for it so that it continues on to the...
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October 8, 2013

Product Specialist -Yvonne B.

Product Specialist Yvonne B. has been with Steele Rubber Products for 2 years Share one story of a memorable customer interaction:   I have worked with sooooooooooo many amazing people!  The one...
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August 6, 2013

Congressman Visit

Monday morning we had a visit from Congressman Patrick McHenry and Dan Sadowski, SEMA Director Congressional Affairs. We love opening our doors to tour groups to show how we make weatherstrip from...
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July 15, 2013

Collector Car Appreciation Day 2013

This weekend we celebrated Collector Car Appreciation Day with two separate events. We started on Friday with an After-Hours Cruise-in at our Denver, NC office. We turned up the music, grilled up...
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May 25, 2013

Camaro Door Seals

See how the Camaro door seals are made and hear from Craig Johnson, from Custom Auto Rebuilders, talking about using the new Steele Rubber Products Camaro Door Seals. More information at...
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May 1, 2013

1957 Chevy Convertible

“My dad and I spent 10 years working weekends in the garage, bonding and transforming a very rusty 1957 Chevy convertible into my dream hot rod. I am very excited to have received the Steele Rubber...
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April 26, 2013

Consider the Long Roof

In my early years of this madness we call the Car Hobby I was only interested in shiny 2-seater British convertibles or the stoutest Detroit muscle I could get my hands on.  Nothing else mattered....
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October 18, 2012

Jim Martin’s 1932 Ford & 1970 Dodge Dart

Jim, of Steele Rubber Products, shows off his ’32 Ford & ’70 Dodge Dart. He discusses his car life growing up and the ’70 Dodge Dart that has been in his family since it left the lot more than 40...
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October 17, 2012

Getting Ready For SEMA 2012

Once again, Steele Rubber Products will be setting up shop in Hot Rod Alley of the SEMA Show, (Booth 22982). You can also see quality parts from Steele throughout the show floor.
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September 25, 2012

Best Classic Vehicles Through the Decades

One of the most beautiful design during the early years was the 1936 Cord 810 Convertible.  The obvious focal point was styling: extraordinarily clean, sleek and bold, from the hideaway headlights...
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September 13, 2012

Bubba Watson's General Lee Restoration

PGA golfer and 2012 Masters Champion, Bubba Watson, recently purchased the original General Lee from the television show, “The Dukes of Hazzard”.  This 1969 Dodge Charger was restored with help from...
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August 10, 2012

Congrats Matt!

Anyone who has ever been to the DMV knows it can be a complicated process for car enthusiasts.
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July 12, 2012

How To Glue Auto Weatherstrip The Right Way

Matt Agosta demonstrates the correct technique for gluing rubber weatherstripping to classic vehicles and hot rods. He also demonstrates the easy to install Peel-n-Stick line of products that Steele...
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July 3, 2012

We made it

We made it.  Our last night was in Findley, Ohio. It feels great being back in Ohio.
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July 2, 2012

Great Race — Back to our hometown

Today we started out in the number one position. What a thrill. We started in Warren, Ohio lunch in Mansfield and spent the night in Findlay what a brutal day with the heat.
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July 2, 2012

Great Race — A close one

You just never know how a day is going to turn out. We got the instructions at 7:30 this morning and they were long so we knew it was going to be a long day. It was going to be very difficult due to...
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June 27, 2012

One Wrong Turn

Well the weather was great today and the wind was in full force. Jewel pulled a good pill for a starting position today #18th you don’t want to early.
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June 25, 2012

Great Race Traverse City, Michigan

Saturday| June 23, 2012 This morning we began the Great Race in Traverse City, Michigan. It was a great turnout the streets were packed with people giving us a wonderful send off today. Even the...
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June 25, 2012

Great Race Adventure Begins

FRIDAY | June 22, 2012 Today was a beautiful day. We had our warm-up rally where we go for about 2 or 3 hours and work out all the cobwebs in us and our cars. We ate at Empire Michigan, then we went...
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June 22, 2012

Great Race Inspection Day

INSPECTION DAY Inspection day was our first event.   It can be a pain because of the long lines we were in for about a hour and half.   Of course it had to start to rain.
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June 22, 2012

Steele Rubber Products

An inside look at the company history and how rubber products are made at Steele Rubber Products. A local, family business in Denver, NC.
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June 8, 2012

Automotive Restoration Resources on the Web

Automotive restoration is a fulfilling hobby.  The only think that can make it better is meeting and sharing with other hobbyists.  Almost everyone at Steele Rubber Products is a hobbyist or related...
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May 7, 2012

Relay For Life 2012

Each year Steele Rubber Products sponsors a team in the Lincolnton Relay for Life. Every staff member contributes through participation and donations.  It is an important event for the company  and...
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February 10, 2012

Firebird 400 — The Car That Got Away

I’ve gone through many cars in my lifetime and had many favorites.  But the one I miss the most was my 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 convertible, regimental red with white interiors.  It was just the...
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January 19, 2012

SRP January Builder: Barry Penfound

Barry Penfound is the owner of Penfound Design and our January Builder. Barry started customizing cars in 2002. His debut car was the 1959 Buick LoSabre. We asked him a few questions about his start...
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January 3, 2012

Happy New Year!

I laughed to myself when I read the e-mail asking me to write about all the wonderful things we did here at Steele Rubber Products during the recent Holidays.
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November 18, 2011

Deciding What Parts to Make

It’s that time of the year again.  The weather forces us to put up our cruisers for the winter.  This is also the best time to get at those projects that have been put off because they would have...
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October 24, 2011

The Blonde with the Chevy Nova SS

This past June, I happened to be in the Detroit area during the Gratiot Cruise. Next to Woodward Avenue, Gratiot was where I spent a good part of my “misspent” youth.
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October 3, 2011

Open House A Success

Thanks to everyone that came out to the Annual Steele Rubber Products Open House. The day started a little cloudy, but it wasn’t long before we saw some sunshine and some pretty cool cars, trucks and...
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October 2, 2011

A Packard Is A Partner For Life

The other day I was walking through my garage with a new employee.  She lifted the rear corner of the cover on my 1956 Packard Super Clipper and asked if I could tell what the car was by just seeing...
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