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ramsey 12-18-2014 08:53 PM

Door weatherstrip
 
I cannot work with the aftermarket door to cab weatherstrip.

Any ideas? I would like to find some that clip on....

leddzepp 12-18-2014 09:13 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Dodge Dakota 86-96. Plentiful in the junkyard. I used new ones from gmcpauls when I restored the 72, and they are a tight fit, but work well on the truck. I just installed dodge seals from a junkyard on my 68 last week, and am very happy with them. They are not overly tight but still seal up far better than the originals.

leddzepp 12-18-2014 09:15 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
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ramsey 12-18-2014 09:15 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Thanks. I will try it

leddzepp 12-18-2014 09:16 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
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Corner is not mitered, but still fits and seals fine

leddzepp 12-18-2014 09:18 PM

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Outside appearance is very clean. They also have air relief holes already drilled so no need to cut a channel, just connect the ends.

ramsey 12-18-2014 09:27 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Ordering from rock auto now

trkfrk 12-18-2014 11:59 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp (Post 6963015)
Outside appearance is very clean. They also have air relief holes already drilled so no need to cut a channel, just connect the ends.

Great info;) Thanks

thepenguin99 12-19-2014 12:19 AM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Yea the dakota seals work pretty well and look good. I got some from the local pull a part. They do make the doors a little harder to close but not bad.

1968aj 12-19-2014 12:27 AM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
who has the best push on new weatherstripping? I used the glue on and made a mess and the doors never did close right

leddzepp 12-19-2014 01:16 AM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
The seals I got were on an 87...almost 30 years old. Not one rip, tear, and you could still see the part numbers on them. You would think they were brand new.

67ctener 12-19-2014 01:30 AM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
So what's the best weatherstripping to date? Is it worth buying new Dakota seals? People always talk up precision also

leddzepp 12-19-2014 01:35 AM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
I bought precision seals from GMCPaul for my restoration. They are very high quality, but took a while to break in. They have been on my 72 over a year now and are broken in so I have no intention of removing them. The used Dakota junkyard seals are what I would use again on a non restored truck that gets driven regularly.

67ctener 12-19-2014 10:26 AM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Thanks leddzepp that's what I was hoping for. Are these precision ones glue in?

Aruba1 12-20-2014 03:45 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Two weeks go I picked a set from a junkyard for $14 plus tax. Not a single rip and they are in excellent condition.

leddzepp 12-20-2014 03:54 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ctener (Post 6963588)
Thanks leddzepp that's what I was hoping for. Are these precision ones glue in?

No, I only use clip on type.

REEDS 72 12-20-2014 04:42 PM

Re: Door weatherstrip
 
I have a set of precision press one ones new that I tried on my 72 but did not work for me. But I know people have had good luck with them you can have them for 25.00 plus shipping if you want them. They are new I paid 65.00 plus shipping for them. anyway lmk thanks.


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