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Old 07-01-2016, 09:29 AM   #2
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Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close

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Originally Posted by jsera View Post
Hey guys, I'm putting my 72 back together and replaced the weatherstrips with the channel/push on type rather than the glued type. Anyways, after installing the weatherstrips my doors wont close right, I have to slam the door with all my might to get it to close on the weatherstriping. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

Just about everyone that has put on the slip on weatherstrips has that problem. Especially if the door fits a little tight to begin with.

Try moving the striker plate out a bit. Be sure and mark around it with a fine felt tip marker first so you can tell how far you have moved it. Only go about 1/16" at a time and don't let it move up or down, just out.

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