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NoNeck · 07-23-2012, 08:46 AM

We installed new door rubber around the perimeter of the doors on my son's 1970 GMC, but now the doors are almost impossible to get latched. We knew the doors would close tighter, but you really have to slam them to get them closed. Is this normal?

We have tried parking it in the 100 degree sun for a couple of hours with the windows closed to see if the rubber softened up, but its not much better.

Will it gradually get better with use, or are door adjustments in order? Thanks for any input.

NoNeck

07-23-2012, 08:46 AM	#1
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Doors Won't Close With New Door Rubber We installed new door rubber around the perimeter of the doors on my son's 1970 GMC, but now the doors are almost impossible to get latched. We knew the doors would close tighter, but you really have to slam them to get them closed. Is this normal? We have tried parking it in the 100 degree sun for a couple of hours with the windows closed to see if the rubber softened up, but its not much better. Will it gradually get better with use, or are door adjustments in order? Thanks for any input. NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.