Rubber hood to rad support seal info - read before buying

Learn by my mistake.
I purchased this seal from Classic Industries:
Mopar A-Body - Duster Parts | MA2460 | 1967-72 Mopar A-Body Hood To Radiator Seal | Classic Industries
My hood needed gorilla strength to close it, as this rubber is VERY thick and not pliable.

So, I bought this from Steele Rubber Products to see if it would be any different:
Hood to radiator weatherstrip
I called in advance, and explained my problem, and the nice lady connected me to someone that was familiar with this seal. I told him how stiff the one I bought from Classic is, and he assured me his was pliable. I went ahead and ordered it based on our conversation.

Before removing from plastic bag, I decided to weigh the Steele seal and compare the two weights.
Steele seal weight: 17.1 oz.
Classic seal weight: 26.8 oz.

I installed the new seal today, and it is exactly as described and fits perfectly. Hood closes as it should.
The Classic seal is made like a tire... really thick, non-pliable rubber. I have read many posts here where this problem is described and asks for an answer. You now have your answer.