Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TP from Cntl PA · 11-16-2006, 06:15 PM

When I repainted my K-20, I had to replace the weather stripping(Obviously

) today was the first time I had it out in the rain..........and although the doors are fitting the body nice, and are tight(From what I can see and I don't hear air when I go down the road), it drips some at the tops of the doors. How can I tighten this up without adjusting the doors and screwing up everything else(body lines, latch, etc)

shifty · 11-16-2006, 07:06 PM

*bump*

I just ripped all my trim out. I didn't realize the factory trim actually glued in place (I don't like that and wish there was another way!).

Anyone have suggestions on how to best install factory replacement (what glue, process, etc.), how to locate and patch air leaks, and any info on trim OTHER than factory that can be used? I heard people using Astrovan and S10 trim in their trucks. Not sure how diff't the install is.

CPNEJR · 11-16-2006, 07:33 PM

ttt

shifty what year is it because the trucks that i'v taken trim off of is either popped in a hole or bolted on

knsmodels · 11-16-2006, 09:58 PM

Had the same problem with my 72......I ended up adjusting the door in slightly at the top and this seems to have cured the problem.....I have the painted on pinstripe down the side and the adjust did not even effect the way it lines up......good luck with it.....

shifty · 11-17-2006, 01:08 AM

CPNEJR, it's a 68 stepside.

Brad · 11-17-2006, 03:08 AM

I've currently got weatherstripping that I picked up at the junkyard from an early '90s fullsize Chevy truck.

shifty · 11-17-2006, 03:31 PM

Does it slip on, or glue on? What's it like while driving down the highway at a high rate of speed?

Brad · 11-17-2006, 07:03 PM

It just slips on and you'll have to cut about 2". It's a little thicker so you might encounter a little resistance closing your door, but it'll seal much nicer and no extra wind noise besides what's inherent in the truck.

shifty · 11-18-2006, 01:10 AM

Good advice! Now, big questions is ... what year?

And who wants to buy the stock OEM-repro door seals I just bought from GMCPauls?

11-16-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes When I repainted my K-20, I had to replace the weather stripping(Obviously ) today was the first time I had it out in the rain..........and although the doors are fitting the body nice, and are tight(From what I can see and I don't hear air when I go down the road), it drips some at the tops of the doors. How can I tighten this up without adjusting the doors and screwing up everything else(body lines, latch, etc) __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

11-16-2006, 07:06 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes bump I just ripped all my trim out. I didn't realize the factory trim actually glued in place (I don't like that and wish there was another way!). Anyone have suggestions on how to best install factory replacement (what glue, process, etc.), how to locate and patch air leaks, and any info on trim OTHER than factory that can be used? I heard people using Astrovan and S10 trim in their trucks. Not sure how diff't the install is. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-16-2006, 07:33 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes ttt shifty what year is it because the trucks that i'v taken trim off of is either popped in a hole or bolted on __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver) Last edited by CPNEJR; 11-16-2006 at 07:34 PM.

11-16-2006, 09:58 PM	#4
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes Had the same problem with my 72......I ended up adjusting the door in slightly at the top and this seems to have cured the problem.....I have the painted on pinstripe down the side and the adjust did not even effect the way it lines up......good luck with it..... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

11-17-2006, 01:08 AM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes CPNEJR, it's a 68 stepside. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-17-2006, 03:08 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes I've currently got weatherstripping that I picked up at the junkyard from an early '90s fullsize Chevy truck. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

11-17-2006, 03:31 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes Does it slip on, or glue on? What's it like while driving down the highway at a high rate of speed? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-17-2006, 07:03 PM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes It just slips on and you'll have to cut about 2". It's a little thicker so you might encounter a little resistance closing your door, but it'll seal much nicer and no extra wind noise besides what's inherent in the truck. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

11-18-2006, 01:10 AM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Leaky weather stripping..........Fixes Good advice! Now, big questions is ... what year? And who wants to buy the stock OEM-repro door seals I just bought from GMCPauls? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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