I need a refresher course on weatherstripping - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue'72 · 11-01-2008, 12:13 PM

There was a great thread a while back about using later model weatherstripping that clips on instead of glues in place. Can someone elaborate on this subject please, cuz I can't find anything through the search..

Thanks!

Brad · 11-01-2008, 12:21 PM

You can use Astro van, full size Chevy truck, S-10, or any number of different vehicle weatherstripping. I have it in my '67. I wish I had done it on my '68. Grrrrrrr

Blue'72 · 11-01-2008, 12:25 PM

Aw, thanks Brad!! I couldn't remember if it was one in particular or not. Did you get yours glued on?

Brad · 11-01-2008, 12:54 PM

Sorta. It's pretty wrinkly.

I haven't decided if I'll continue and smooth all the wrinkles out with a 'custom patented process' or just rip it all out along with the glue and go the modern w'strip route.

neonlarry · 11-01-2008, 02:06 PM

Here's an old post on using S10 stripping:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=122688

jorgensensc · 11-01-2008, 02:32 PM

I did this recently also. I got weatherstripping out of Chevy extended cab 4 door trucks. Not the crew cabs, but the extended cab 4 doors. The weatherstripping is all one peice and is long enough that you can cut the excess off. Works well, hope this helps.
Shawn

**leddzepp** · 11-01-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I did this recently also. I got weatherstripping out of Chevy extended cab 4 door trucks. Not the crew cabs, but the extended cab 4 doors. The weatherstripping is all one peice and is long enough that you can cut the excess off. Works well, hope this helps.
Shawn

Do you have any pics of the install? What year truck did you get the W/S from?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-01-2008, 04:29 PM

We found that the Dodge Ram pickup wetherstrip works better than the S-10. It pushes on like the S-10 but you do not have to close your doors as hard. We have it in stock for $49.95 pair. WES

**leddzepp** · 11-01-2008, 04:43 PM

ClassicHearbeat- What year Dodge did you use it from? Did you also glue it in? Do you have any pics of it installed? Thanks.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-01-2008, 06:43 PM

No pics installed, however they are not glue in. They have a rubber coated metal channel just like the S-10s do. They just are not as heavy so you do not have to slam your door to get it to close. WES

**leddzepp** · 11-01-2008, 07:07 PM

What year trucks are you guys using this stuff from? I would like to compare them all before deciding on which to use.

**nightmare** · 11-01-2008, 08:40 PM

i used some from a '95 suburban. driver's and passenger's front doors. works great.

11-01-2008, 12:13 PM	#1
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	I need a refresher course on weatherstripping There was a great thread a while back about using later model weatherstripping that clips on instead of glues in place. Can someone elaborate on this subject please, cuz I can't find anything through the search.. Thanks! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

11-01-2008, 12:21 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping You can use Astro van, full size Chevy truck, S-10, or any number of different vehicle weatherstripping. I have it in my '67. I wish I had done it on my '68. Grrrrrrr __________________ 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...

11-01-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping Aw, thanks Brad!! I couldn't remember if it was one in particular or not. Did you get yours glued on? __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

11-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping Sorta. It's pretty wrinkly. I haven't decided if I'll continue and smooth all the wrinkles out with a 'custom patented process' or just rip it all out along with the glue and go the modern w'strip route. __________________ 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...

11-01-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping Here's an old post on using S10 stripping: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=122688 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

11-01-2008, 02:32 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping I did this recently also. I got weatherstripping out of Chevy extended cab 4 door trucks. Not the crew cabs, but the extended cab 4 doors. The weatherstripping is all one peice and is long enough that you can cut the excess off. Works well, hope this helps. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-01-2008, 04:29 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping We found that the Dodge Ram pickup wetherstrip works better than the S-10. It pushes on like the S-10 but you do not have to close your doors as hard. We have it in stock for $49.95 pair. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping ClassicHearbeat- What year Dodge did you use it from? Did you also glue it in? Do you have any pics of it installed? Thanks.

11-01-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping No pics installed, however they are not glue in. They have a rubber coated metal channel just like the S-10s do. They just are not as heavy so you do not have to slam your door to get it to close. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-01-2008, 07:07 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: I need a refresher course on weatherstripping What year trucks are you guys using this stuff from? I would like to compare them all before deciding on which to use.

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