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Tim64 · 08-27-2007, 10:48 AM

Hello All,
I've got an interesting problem. You see when I got my truck there were and still are lots of unfinished items. One of those was it had no weather-strip around the door openings, however the truck did come with some parts, and new weather-strip for both doors was included. Yesterday I installed the new weather-strip on the drivers side opening. This morning before going to work I went out to the garage to see if the glue had dried and things looked. Looks wise I love it, but it's all I can do to shut the door. Is this typical? Will it get better? Did I have the wrong weather-stripping?
Thanks, Tim

salazar44 · 08-27-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim64

Looks wise I love it, but it's all I can do to shut the door. Is this typical? Will it get better? Did I have the wrong weather-stripping?
Thanks, Tim

Sorry, I dont understand what you are saying here.

Tim64 · 08-27-2007, 12:02 PM

Well, the weather-stripping I'm talking about has a channel that wraps around the sharp edge of the door opening. Not the door. The stuff seems to be too thick, because the door is very hard to close now. I don't really no what else to say. I'll try to post some pictures tonight.
Tim

Tim64 · 08-27-2007, 12:32 PM

Hey I found this picture on ebay. This is not my truck, but it is the very same weather-stripping. Maybe this will help.
Thanks, Tim

mbgmike · 08-27-2007, 12:39 PM

Its Normal for new weatherstripping. One you have to cut a small v shape under the sill plate to allow air to escape. The molding will squish down after a a while. You can adjust your door to get it to close easier in the mean time. The molding is actually available at most auto parts stores also. It is a real common universal type.

Tim64 · 08-27-2007, 01:03 PM

Hey thanks a lot!

salazar44 · 08-27-2007, 09:10 PM

Sorry Tim, I just didnt understand the wording. I am about to install my door weather stripping as well. I will report any issues.

Dhrider75 · 08-27-2007, 10:38 PM

Did mine and it took about a week to break in.

TINKERDUKE · 08-28-2007, 04:04 PM

Hi folks, My panel has weatherstriping on the doors and frames, is this standard or would it have only had one or the other? Steve.

08-27-2007, 10:48 AM	#1
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Door weatherstrip? Hello All, I've got an interesting problem. You see when I got my truck there were and still are lots of unfinished items. One of those was it had no weather-strip around the door openings, however the truck did come with some parts, and new weather-strip for both doors was included. Yesterday I installed the new weather-strip on the drivers side opening. This morning before going to work I went out to the garage to see if the glue had dried and things looked. Looks wise I love it, but it's all I can do to shut the door. Is this typical? Will it get better? Did I have the wrong weather-stripping? Thanks, Tim

08-27-2007, 12:02 PM	#3
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Door weatherstrip? Well, the weather-stripping I'm talking about has a channel that wraps around the sharp edge of the door opening. Not the door. The stuff seems to be too thick, because the door is very hard to close now. I don't really no what else to say. I'll try to post some pictures tonight. Tim

08-27-2007, 12:32 PM	#4
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Door weatherstrip? Hey I found this picture on ebay. This is not my truck, but it is the very same weather-stripping. Maybe this will help. Thanks, Tim Attached Images

08-27-2007, 12:39 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Door weatherstrip? Its Normal for new weatherstripping. One you have to cut a small v shape under the sill plate to allow air to escape. The molding will squish down after a a while. You can adjust your door to get it to close easier in the mean time. The molding is actually available at most auto parts stores also. It is a real common universal type.

08-27-2007, 01:03 PM	#6
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Door weatherstrip? Hey thanks a lot!

08-27-2007, 09:10 PM	#7
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Door weatherstrip? Sorry Tim, I just didnt understand the wording. I am about to install my door weather stripping as well. I will report any issues. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

08-27-2007, 10:38 PM	#8
Dhrider75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 28	Re: Door weatherstrip? Did mine and it took about a week to break in.

08-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#9
TINKERDUKE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ENGLAND, UK Posts: 97	Re: Door weatherstrip? Hi folks, My panel has weatherstriping on the doors and frames, is this standard or would it have only had one or the other? Steve.



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