Press on door weatherstrip? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 07-02-2016, 09:22 PM

Ok I did a search on the parts forum but couldn't come up with it. Doesn't someone offer press on weather strips for the doors of our trucks?

Livrat · 07-02-2016, 09:27 PM

Wes has them..
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/rubb...atherstrip.htm

CG · 07-02-2016, 09:29 PM

Good ol Wes, should have figured that one out.

FlameOut · 07-03-2016, 09:20 AM

Do these allow the doors to shut easier? I bought Precision, but I really need to slam the doors for them to shut, and it's been a few months now. With weatherstripping removed, doors shut fine

GASoline71 · 07-03-2016, 09:36 AM

Sweet... I'll be looking to purchase these very soon as well.

Gary

**70STOVEBOLT** · 07-03-2016, 10:03 AM

They will not allow the doors to shut easier until they are "broken in". With that said, the doors will close much easier it's the windows down I have found. Got them from Wes.

clemsonteg · 07-03-2016, 10:36 AM

The newest version from GMC Pauls are working great on my truck even with aftermarket doors.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-03-2016, 11:19 AM

Fresh gaskets often cause door closing issues and it was an issue when these trucks were new leading to frustrated owners and bent doors it's one of the reasons Chevy added the camaro style door vent in the b pillar to help relive cab pressure when closing the doors , before you start slamming your doors to close them try rolling down the opposite window to relive inner cab air pressure , you may find your doors close ok but with the Windows sealed your fighting cab pressure and new stiff seals ? Try it you may be surprised

Many guys added the stainless door vent shades so they could leave the window open a bit and the vent shades look great !

Remember we're dealing with 50 year old technology not your new BMW .

jpoole · 07-05-2016, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemsonteg

The newest version from GMC Pauls are working great on my truck even with aftermarket doors.

I just got some of these last week, do the doors shut easy with them?

thanks.

**special-K** · 07-03-2016, 11:35 AM

Hah! I was reading thinking I should post, "That's why I always use Ventshades", but you covered that. More like one of the reasons. I'll be getting the push-on type when the time comes.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-03-2016, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Hah! I was reading thinking I should post, "That's why I always use Ventshades", but you covered that. More like one of the reasons. I'll be getting the push-on type when the time comes.

AH ! See even the Grumpy old man can pull some of that old info from the cobwebs every once in a while !

CG · 07-03-2016, 11:55 AM

I just sent Wes a PM, I think Ill get a new gas tank grommet from him at the same time. Does anyone sell the vent shades for our trucks anymore? I have seen them come up from time to time here on the board, just never been quick enough to get a pair at what I would consider a fair price.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-03-2016, 12:16 PM

They are reproduced I think at $39.99 ? They should come with the install clips so no drilling the doors .

Tdrcreyn4 · 07-03-2016, 04:26 PM

I have the ones Wes had made and I love them. Seals so tight your ears will pop when you shut the doors

CG · 07-03-2016, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdrcreyn4

I have the ones Wes had made and I love them. Seals so tight your ears will pop when you shut the doors

Interesting. So does this mean my truck will do this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qB0lb401ZU

GASoline71 · 07-04-2016, 10:24 AM

HAHAHA!

Gary

30 a truck · 07-06-2016, 05:26 AM

I ordered some 2 weeks ago from Wes. They are nice!!!! Fit is perfect.

07-02-2016, 09:22 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Press on door weatherstrip? Ok I did a search on the parts forum but couldn't come up with it. Doesn't someone offer press on weather strips for the doors of our trucks? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-02-2016, 09:27 PM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? Wes has them.. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/rubb...atherstrip.htm

07-02-2016, 09:29 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? Good ol Wes, should have figured that one out. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-03-2016, 09:20 AM	#4
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? Do these allow the doors to shut easier? I bought Precision, but I really need to slam the doors for them to shut, and it's been a few months now. With weatherstripping removed, doors shut fine __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

07-03-2016, 10:03 AM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? They will not allow the doors to shut easier until they are "broken in". With that said, the doors will close much easier it's the windows down I have found. Got them from Wes. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

07-03-2016, 10:36 AM	#7
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? The newest version from GMC Pauls are working great on my truck even with aftermarket doors.

07-03-2016, 11:19 AM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? Fresh gaskets often cause door closing issues and it was an issue when these trucks were new leading to frustrated owners and bent doors it's one of the reasons Chevy added the camaro style door vent in the b pillar to help relive cab pressure when closing the doors , before you start slamming your doors to close them try rolling down the opposite window to relive inner cab air pressure , you may find your doors close ok but with the Windows sealed your fighting cab pressure and new stiff seals ? Try it you may be surprised Many guys added the stainless door vent shades so they could leave the window open a bit and the vent shades look great ! Remember we're dealing with 50 year old technology not your new BMW . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 07-03-2016 at 11:27 AM.

07-03-2016, 11:35 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? Hah! I was reading thinking I should post, "That's why I always use Ventshades", but you covered that. More like one of the reasons. I'll be getting the push-on type when the time comes. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-03-2016, 11:55 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? I just sent Wes a PM, I think Ill get a new gas tank grommet from him at the same time. Does anyone sell the vent shades for our trucks anymore? I have seen them come up from time to time here on the board, just never been quick enough to get a pair at what I would consider a fair price. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-03-2016, 12:16 PM	#13
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? They are reproduced I think at $39.99 ? They should come with the install clips so no drilling the doors . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-03-2016, 04:26 PM	#14
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? I have the ones Wes had made and I love them. Seals so tight your ears will pop when you shut the doors __________________ 1968 C10 292/3 spd - sold 1969 K10 350/3 spd/205 - sold 1971 K5 350/4 spd/ 205 - sold 1970 K20 350/350/205 - sold 1969 K20 396/400/205 - work in process

07-06-2016, 05:26 AM	#17
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Press on door weatherstrip? I ordered some 2 weeks ago from Wes. They are nice!!!! Fit is perfect.

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