For years replacing your windshield or back window meant using the rope-in method. Many a windshield has been broken this way and most consider it a difficult pain in the you-know-what process. In the 70’s locking strip type gaskets quickly became a popular choice. They have an easier installation but still great function and appearance….
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 future, it’s safe to say that 2020 had its share (plus some) of obstacles and challenges. Through all of it, people were able to…
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 more proactive than that? That’s where the dollar bill test comes in. This test is used…
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). Just like with any other good thing, you have to do the hard work up front to get good results. What I’m…
There’s nothing better than hitting the open road in your favorite ride- unless you have a bunch of loud, distracting noises in the cabin, that is. That might be why one of the most common questions our customers ask is, “How do I remedy rattling windows/wind noise?”. And we’ve got the answer. Window rattles, and…
More Mustang parts! 1979- 93 Ford Mustang Firewall to Hood Seal #70-4200-43 This Firewall To Cowl Seal weatherstrip is designed from the original part for superior fitment and seal. This seal mounts with clips at the rear of the engine bay directly to the body. The 48-3/4” inch length strip provides complete coverage. Designed from…
For many years here at Steele we’ve been helping people find weatherstripping for their projects that don’t have an OEM replacement with our Universal Products line. Recently we had a customer looking for Beltline Weatherstripping for his 1982 Dodge Rampage. Our product specialist gave him a few recommendations and he let us know that our…
Last year as a company, we turned 60! Not young by any means but still not old enough for a senior discount. The Steele family cherishes the legacy left by our founder and, as part of our 60th year celebration, we went back through our history to document it in this brief summary. HISTORY In…
Another month of awesome new parts to get your ride #SealedWithSteele! 1967-69 Camaro and Firebird #70-4095-43 Hood to Cowl Weatherstrip This seal mounts at the rear of the engine bay directly to the body. 43-3/4 inch length strip provides complete coverage. Designed from original parts so it fits correctly. 1995- 2005 Blazer and Jimmy #70-4081-73…
Just a few new parts this month but we’ve there’s a lot more where that came from! Lincoln Continental 70-3874-87 – Rear Finish Panel to Package Tray Weatherstrip for 1964-65 Lincoln Continental Convertible. This weatherstrip attaches to the trunk body and seals between the finish panel and the package tray near the convertible top when…