1953-2004 Corvette
Multiple Quality Levels of Weatherstrip
As part of Mid America Motorworks'
ongoing effort to enhance the Corvette hobby,
we have expanded our weatherstrip offerings to
be the most accurate and comprehensive in the
market place. Every owner chooses to enjoy their
Corvette differently. Some are daily drivers, some
are full blown customs, while others are original low mileage cars that rarely see street duty.
Our multi-line quality selection of weatherstrip reflects the different needs and demands of the
Corvette and its owner. The quality levels OEM (GM
Original Equipment), REP (Reproduction of Original
Equipment) and VAL (Service/Replacement) address
each of these needs and uses. We offer multiple
lines of quality weatherstrip from different sources,
made of different materials and at price points
that allow our customers to select the product that
best suits the needs of their particular Corvette.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
The product is manufactured by or for
General Motors and is what was installed
on your Corvette at the factory.
Examples of OEM Use: Original vehicles
and premier restorations. Any project for
which originality is essential.
Unfortunately GM parts are discontinued
and no longer an option for Corvettes
built before 1997.
REP
Reproduction Part
These are the highest quality reproductions of the original parts available.
Reproduction parts are manufactured
in the same fashion and from the same
material as the original parts to provide
the same appearance, fit and function as
original equipment parts.
Examples of REP Use: Original vehicles
and premier restorations when OEM is not
available. Cost saving alternative to OEM
parts when the same level of fit and
function is desired.
VAL
Value Part
VAL parts are made to service and replacement standards. They are high quality
parts but often manufactured from alternative materials, such as EPDM, a type of
synthetic rubber.
Examples of VAL Use: Daily Drivers and projects for resale.