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Sir Psycho C10 · 01-15-2013, 05:19 PM

Hi All, I have been looking at different vendors and reading a bunch of threads to find the best products/vendors.

Question is...on the top of my doors (interior side obviously) I have a glue on style weather-strip gasket. This seems to seal against the cab seal...or real close to it. I do not see any vendors that offer this. Is this piece even needed/vital to sealing the truck? I've seen a few other trucks on here that have the same gasket installed.

What are your thoughts? 1972 C10

Thanks,
Jim

1972SUPERSB · 01-15-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Psycho C10

Hi All, I have been looking at different vendors and reading a bunch of threads to find the best products/vendors.

Question is...on the top of my doors (interior side obviously) I have a glue on style weather-strip gasket. This seems to seal against the cab seal...or real close to it. I do not see any vendors that offer this. Is this piece even needed/vital to sealing the truck? I've seen a few other trucks on here that have the same gasket installed.

What are your thoughts? 1972 C10

Thanks,
Jim

Not sure which seal you are talking about. Any pics? Are you talking about the door seal that goes all the way around door opening to seal the door when it shuts?
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Sir Psycho C10 · 01-15-2013, 06:01 PM

Trucks still in the shop....so no pics right now. My truck has 2 gasket seals.

1) goes around the cab opening. Door sill all the way back around to door sill.

1) goes around the top of the door, basically from door strike to top hinge....top half of door only. Just inside the top lip above window channel. I am probably doing a horrible job describing this.

1972SUPERSB · 01-15-2013, 06:14 PM

GMC Pauls is supposed to have some nice weatherstrip from what I ve heard. Im going to be buying the press on door weatherstrip instead of the glue on.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2013, 06:18 PM

I've never seen one with the half seal on the door (if I'm Understanding you correctly) only the one around door opening.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-15-2013, 06:31 PM

Someone probably put that there because the original stuff was wearing out. It doesn't belong there nor will you need it when you replace the door opening weatherstrip. We have the best too. WES

Sir Psycho C10 · 01-16-2013, 08:45 PM

Truck is coming home tomorrow after 3 weeks in the hospital.

I will post a picture of what I am talking about, since I can't describe it well. I highly doubt it serves any purpose...just want confirmation.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-16-2013, 09:22 PM

I'll be waiting for pics LOL

ole dollor · 01-16-2013, 09:30 PM

sounds like a add on like Classic Heartbeat said, old door seal went weak and some one gave it some help...seen this before, GMCPaul has the best i have seen and i have it on ole dollor, buy the push on and not the glue on...

**Precision Parts** · 01-17-2013, 11:45 AM

You are talking about an upper door seal. It is attached on the door typically with 3M tape (but some attach with glue) and starts just above the door hinge goes along the top of the door. This was a secondary seal to the main door opening seal. It was meant to provide extra protection against the door leaking at the top. This seal is spacific to certain trucks and should not be added if your truck didn't originally come with it. The upper seal was common on the 73 & up trucks NOT the 67-72 trucks. Sounds like the previous owner put it on in error. You do NOT need this seal on your truck.

Derek

Sir Psycho C10 · 01-17-2013, 12:05 PM

Thanks for your responses. I am taking the rest of it off and cleaning off the old glue (looks more like 30 year old epoxy) what a mess. Will get a new cab seal shortly.

Jim

RexDodge · 01-17-2013, 01:03 PM

Tip: be prepared to adjust your doors after installing your new seals. Over the years the doors get adjusted to make up for seal wear. It's rare to just slap a new set on and have your doors close/seal properly.
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**425HP409** · 01-18-2013, 01:46 AM

The only rubber I will use is from Steele Rubber Products, and is the only brand my glass man will use. I have tried the rest and nothing compares to Steele.
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Sir Psycho C10 · 01-18-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 425HP409

The only rubber I will use is from Steele Rubber Products, and is the only brand my glass man will use. I have tried the rest and nothing compares to Steele.
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I am leaning towards GMCPaul for the "press on" gasket for the cab opening and Soff Seal for the windshield and rear window gasket.

classicundercar · 01-18-2013, 10:20 AM

steele is good, I've always been real happy with precision's stuff too. YMMV.

Sir Psycho C10 · 01-18-2013, 03:07 PM

Here's a pic - I will remove the rest and clean it up. Thanks for your replies.

Jim

01-15-2013, 05:19 PM	#1
Sir Psycho C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34	Another Weather-Strip Thread Hi All, I have been looking at different vendors and reading a bunch of threads to find the best products/vendors. Question is...on the top of my doors (interior side obviously) I have a glue on style weather-strip gasket. This seems to seal against the cab seal...or real close to it. I do not see any vendors that offer this. Is this piece even needed/vital to sealing the truck? I've seen a few other trucks on here that have the same gasket installed. What are your thoughts? 1972 C10 Thanks, Jim __________________ 72 C10 Deluxe Medium Blue/White 350/350

01-15-2013, 06:01 PM	#3
Sir Psycho C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread Trucks still in the shop....so no pics right now. My truck has 2 gasket seals. 1) goes around the cab opening. Door sill all the way back around to door sill. 1) goes around the top of the door, basically from door strike to top hinge....top half of door only. Just inside the top lip above window channel. I am probably doing a horrible job describing this. __________________ 72 C10 Deluxe Medium Blue/White 350/350

01-15-2013, 06:14 PM	#4
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread GMC Pauls is supposed to have some nice weatherstrip from what I ve heard. Im going to be buying the press on door weatherstrip instead of the glue on. __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

01-15-2013, 06:18 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,080	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread I've never seen one with the half seal on the door (if I'm Understanding you correctly) only the one around door opening. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-15-2013, 06:31 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread Someone probably put that there because the original stuff was wearing out. It doesn't belong there nor will you need it when you replace the door opening weatherstrip. We have the best too. 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

01-16-2013, 08:45 PM	#7
Sir Psycho C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread Truck is coming home tomorrow after 3 weeks in the hospital. I will post a picture of what I am talking about, since I can't describe it well. I highly doubt it serves any purpose...just want confirmation. __________________ 72 C10 Deluxe Medium Blue/White 350/350

01-16-2013, 09:22 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,080	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread I'll be waiting for pics LOL __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-16-2013, 09:30 PM	#9
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread sounds like a add on like Classic Heartbeat said, old door seal went weak and some one gave it some help...seen this before, GMCPaul has the best i have seen and i have it on ole dollor, buy the push on and not the glue on...

01-17-2013, 11:45 AM	#10
Precision Parts Tech Help Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 197	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread You are talking about an upper door seal. It is attached on the door typically with 3M tape (but some attach with glue) and starts just above the door hinge goes along the top of the door. This was a secondary seal to the main door opening seal. It was meant to provide extra protection against the door leaking at the top. This seal is spacific to certain trucks and should not be added if your truck didn't originally come with it. The upper seal was common on the 73 & up trucks NOT the 67-72 trucks. Sounds like the previous owner put it on in error. You do NOT need this seal on your truck. Derek __________________ PRECISION Updates Subscribe --->Installation Videos Follow ------->Instagram Like---------->Facebook

01-17-2013, 12:05 PM	#11
Sir Psycho C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread Thanks for your responses. I am taking the rest of it off and cleaning off the old glue (looks more like 30 year old epoxy) what a mess. Will get a new cab seal shortly. Jim __________________ 72 C10 Deluxe Medium Blue/White 350/350

01-17-2013, 01:03 PM	#12
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread Tip: be prepared to adjust your doors after installing your new seals. Over the years the doors get adjusted to make up for seal wear. It's rare to just slap a new set on and have your doors close/seal properly. Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2013, 01:46 AM	#13
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread The only rubber I will use is from Steele Rubber Products, and is the only brand my glass man will use. I have tried the rest and nothing compares to Steele. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

01-18-2013, 10:20 AM	#15
classicundercar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SS, MD Posts: 62	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread steele is good, I've always been real happy with precision's stuff too. YMMV. __________________ Current: 1971 K10 lwb Past: 1972 c10 lwb 1969 c10 swb 1977 c10 lwb more old jeeps than I want to remember!

01-18-2013, 03:07 PM	#16
Sir Psycho C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34	Re: Another Weather-Strip Thread Here's a pic - I will remove the rest and clean it up. Thanks for your replies. Jim Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 Deluxe Medium Blue/White 350/350



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