Every October, the Stumptown Antique Tractor Show is hosted in Denver, NC. Just like an antique car show, there were rows and rows of restored old tractors of all sizes and shapes. They also had a swap meet area, working displays showing equipment in action, and various tractor skill and pull competitions. What I like is the sound…
Steele Talk — Restomods or Restorations
Tracy and Walter discuss restomods and restorations. Do you prefer traditional restoration projects or is adding modern comforts a good thing? via YouTube
How to make your weatherstripping stick
Matt Agosta, President of Steele Rubber Products shows how to glue weatherstripping correctly.
Tips for getting the most out of SEMA 2011
Once again, Steele Rubber Products will be on display at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. If you will be attending the show, stop by our booth in Hot Rod Alley (booth #22988). As veterans of many SEMA Shows, we can also offer some advice on ways to get the most out of the…
Fins: Are they good or bad?
Walter and Tracy give their own answers to the question. via YouTube
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 people. Here is a video highlight of the event. via YouTube
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 the tail lights. I told her I could on this particular car, because the tail…
Cruising For A Cause
The city of Lincolnton, NC banned cruising on Main Street in the early nineties. Four local nonprofits, The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, Hesed House for Hope, The Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse, and Amy’s House against domestic violence, came together to bring back cruising for one night. Steele Rubber Products sponsored the event….
Replacing The Leading Edge Window Seal
A worn-out lock pillar filler and leading edge could be responsible for the whistling noise caused by wind. A door lock pillar seal is the rubber part found where the rear quarter window meets the lock pillar. It serves as the access manager for the quarter window seals. Without this piece water and dust would…
Making Windshield Gaskets
When parts are unavailable we create new ones. Our front and rear windshield gaskets are modeled from old, sometimes cracked, and broken originals sent to us by automobile owners like you. We use reverse engineering to create a product as close to the original as possible. Our rubber compounds are specially mixed to improve durability. We strive to be…