50-54 door weatherstrip

[joliver33]

So I think I have this weatherstrip installed correctly but there is no way I can shut the door hard enough to compress the seal.... what am I doing wrong?

[msaintg]

no, that is installed wrong. with that said.... I still had to cut my trim in half to get the doors to close properly. I don't think the pre 50s trucks should use that style rubber, but that is what all of the vendors sell. I ended up using house door rubber from Home Depot on one of my doors (on the edge where the hinges are..... it was way to close and tight otherwise.

[918733]

There is a good video on youtube about installing that

[jweb]

I think you have it right but it's hard to tell from the pic. I had the same problem and ordered new weatherstrip from Metro Weatherstripping
Part# LP 40-A it says for a lighter seal. It worked perfect and they will send you a small sample for free if needed.

The only problem is the price, it's sold by the foot and cost me $100+. Steele rubber has a similar product but I don"t remember the part#

[joliver33]

Thanks guys I will check into the seals.... anyone have a good picture of the correct direction of installation. I found the video on youtube and it just says the long side should point toward the cab???