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**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-07-2010, 10:07 AM

What did you guys use for weather strip between the bedsides and the top?

RALONG · 02-07-2010, 11:21 AM

Bought mine at LMC trucks

bouncytruck · 02-07-2010, 12:49 PM

just about any broad vendor should be able to get them for you.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-07-2010, 03:16 PM

Quality ok or any I should avoid?

Firebirdjones · 02-07-2010, 07:40 PM

I was curious of the same thing myself.....

bouncytruck · 02-07-2010, 08:00 PM

I've said it before, but I seriously doubt there are many different manufactures of Blazer specific weatherstripping if there is even more than one. There were less than 80,000 Blazers manufactured between 69 & 72. If you factor in how many have met their demise, tops removed, or already running new weatherstripping and there isn't much market left. If there is more than two manufactures, I'd be surprised.

That said, I purchased a full set of top weatherstripping from LMC. It all fit ok, but the door seals that contained metal from the factory did not have the metal. I had no problems with the bed-to-top strips.

scoyote · 02-08-2010, 12:35 AM

I bought all my weatherstripping from LMC.....no complaints.

In fact.......very good to do business with in my opinion.

robs71k5 · 02-08-2010, 01:14 AM

Just currious about the material most are having success with to bond the door weather strips on with .I tried two or three differrnt recomended adhesives but not having much luck .

scoyote · 02-08-2010, 01:47 AM

I used the 3M Super Adhesive, the black stuff.

But first I wiped the inside with alcohol to remove dirt/oil.....because when I didn't do that it wouldn't stick at all.

bouncytruck · 02-08-2010, 01:06 PM

I tried contact cement, but it didn't hold long. While the top was hanging in the garage last summer, the header seal fell off. I used the 3M adhesive remover to get all the old stuff off first.

HuggerCST · 02-08-2010, 02:36 PM

I've used 3m black and yellow weatherstrip adhesive, and the yellow is best in my opinion.

fun in dirt · 02-08-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdon-70blazer

What did you guys use for weather strip between the bedsides and the top?

Well I'm a tightwad so I just went to Lowes & got some weatherstripping. Kind of like this pic in that it had little ribs like this, but it was about twice that thick & black. Worked good! Has sticky on one side already, but I added a little yellow 3M, or "gorilla snot" as my daddy called it, for a little extra.

robs71k5 · 02-14-2010, 11:46 PM

Thanks fore that info didnt mean to hijack thread but though its closly related and good info Thanks Again

02-07-2010, 10:07 AM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Top to body weatherstrip What did you guys use for weather strip between the bedsides and the top?

02-07-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
RALONG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 24	Re: Top to body weatherstrip Bought mine at LMC trucks

02-07-2010, 12:49 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Top to body weatherstrip just about any broad vendor should be able to get them for you. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-07-2010, 03:16 PM	#4
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Top to body weatherstrip Quality ok or any I should avoid?

02-07-2010, 07:40 PM	#5
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Top to body weatherstrip I was curious of the same thing myself.....

02-07-2010, 08:00 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Top to body weatherstrip I've said it before, but I seriously doubt there are many different manufactures of Blazer specific weatherstripping if there is even more than one. There were less than 80,000 Blazers manufactured between 69 & 72. If you factor in how many have met their demise, tops removed, or already running new weatherstripping and there isn't much market left. If there is more than two manufactures, I'd be surprised. That said, I purchased a full set of top weatherstripping from LMC. It all fit ok, but the door seals that contained metal from the factory did not have the metal. I had no problems with the bed-to-top strips. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-08-2010, 12:35 AM	#7
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Top to body weatherstrip I bought all my weatherstripping from LMC.....no complaints. In fact.......very good to do business with in my opinion. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer. Last edited by scoyote; 02-08-2010 at 12:35 AM.

02-08-2010, 01:14 AM	#8
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 814	Re: Top to body weatherstrip Just currious about the material most are having success with to bond the door weather strips on with .I tried two or three differrnt recomended adhesives but not having much luck .

02-08-2010, 01:47 AM	#9
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Top to body weatherstrip I used the 3M Super Adhesive, the black stuff. But first I wiped the inside with alcohol to remove dirt/oil.....because when I didn't do that it wouldn't stick at all. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

02-08-2010, 01:06 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Top to body weatherstrip I tried contact cement, but it didn't hold long. While the top was hanging in the garage last summer, the header seal fell off. I used the 3M adhesive remover to get all the old stuff off first. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-08-2010, 02:36 PM	#11
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Top to body weatherstrip I've used 3m black and yellow weatherstrip adhesive, and the yellow is best in my opinion. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-14-2010, 11:46 PM	#13
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 814	Re: Top to body weatherstrip Thanks fore that info didnt mean to hijack thread but though its closly related and good info Thanks Again



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