Best source for window channel felts and rubber?

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Best source for window channel felts and rubber?

RenoHuskerDu
Poncho Loco has put me to shame. When I found that his mystery PO had installed new felts and rubber, I was hit with a wave of "bad owner" shame that caused me to feel remorse, for at least 30 seconds.  

But it is shameful that all our other Bullys and Brickys have worn out felts and rubber. In the case of our first Bully (sig below) the rubber is literally gone or in pieces.

I'm a little leery of fleabay, because my Bricky son already tried there and the rubber didn't fit.  LMC is pricey. Who else can I trust?

Where did y'all get your replacement channel felts and rubber?  Did they fit well and are you happy with the price?  Thanks!
Reno in Central Texas, 86 F250 XLT Lariat eclb 2wd 6.9, plus 2 Bricknoses, 1 Aeronose that's getting a Bullnose front clip, and parts trucks. Busy lads, father and sons wrenchers.
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FuzzFace2
If I remember the kit I used was from Fairchild and it fit really nice.
I though I got it off Ebay
Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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ratdude747
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Got mine from LMC (other than the door panel part, which came with my dennis carpenter door panels). It was OK. Just OK. Did have to tweak things to make it "fit"
1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).
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Machspeed
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I also purchased Fairchild and was very pleased with it. Think I ordered it through NPD.
John

"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner
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Gsmblue
How about for rear doors?
1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"
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RenoHuskerDu
Wow, you have a crew cab Bully?  Very rare ....
Reno in Central Texas, 86 F250 XLT Lariat eclb 2wd 6.9, plus 2 Bricknoses, 1 Aeronose that's getting a Bullnose front clip, and parts trucks. Busy lads, father and sons wrenchers.
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rcarlisle
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I got my Fairchild materials from Summit Racing. Door rubbers, window channels, and the extra door top rubbers for $136 delivered I think.   It was cheapest full package I could find.  The door top rubbers were extra and I haven't even put them in yet.  Just fixing the main seals and removing the crumbling weatherstrip tape the PO had was a huge improvement.  

Here's what wa there on day 1.  
Randy

Mt. Airy, NC   81 F-150 STYLESIDE regular cab 2wd.   302 Auto Zone crate.  5 spd M5od-R2  
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Gsmblue
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Yep!!’
1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"
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kramttocs
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Sharp truck!
I used Precision. Tossed the vent windows ones though as they made them too tough to open/close. The length of the window track weatherstripping wasn't spot on but is low enough to not cause issues. In the end, I'd try another brand on the next set.
Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio
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rcarlisle
Oh yeah, my set didn't include the vents.  I forget that.  Might be important to some folks though.  
Randy

Mt. Airy, NC   81 F-150 STYLESIDE regular cab 2wd.   302 Auto Zone crate.  5 spd M5od-R2  
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FuzzFace2
My Fairchild kit came with everything even the rear window rubber but I re-used the old one as it was still in good shape.

The only issue I have with the vent rubbers was I had the wrong frames for the year of rubber ordered.
Once I got the right year frames the rubbers fit like a glove.
When I put the vent windows back in I should have tighten the nut & spring more on the left assy. because when driving and it is open all the way the vent glass will close.
Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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Gsmblue
can someone post a link to Fairchild products please? It is such an ambiguous name. I work for a company that was call Fairchild until recently!
1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"
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rcarlisle
https://fairchildindustries.com/automotive/

But I don't think they sell to public.  I didn't know mine was Fairchild till I got it.
Randy

Mt. Airy, NC   81 F-150 STYLESIDE regular cab 2wd.   302 Auto Zone crate.  5 spd M5od-R2  
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Gsmblue
Thanks Randy!

At least I can call them to get a SKU and a dealer referral, many steps closer than I was before.
1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"