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jsera · 07-01-2016, 09:14 AM

Hey guys, I'm putting my 72 back together and replaced the weatherstrips with the channel/push on type rather than the glued type. Anyways, after installing the weatherstrips my doors wont close right, I have to slam the door with all my might to get it to close on the weatherstriping. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

**LockDoc** · 07-01-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jsera

Hey guys, I'm putting my 72 back together and replaced the weatherstrips with the channel/push on type rather than the glued type. Anyways, after installing the weatherstrips my doors wont close right, I have to slam the door with all my might to get it to close on the weatherstriping. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

Just about everyone that has put on the slip on weatherstrips has that problem. Especially if the door fits a little tight to begin with.

Try moving the striker plate out a bit. Be sure and mark around it with a fine felt tip marker first so you can tell how far you have moved it. Only go about 1/16" at a time and don't let it move up or down, just out.

LockDoc

jsera · 07-01-2016, 11:22 AM

So you pretty much have to sacrifice your door lining up right?

Do they eventually wear in having the doors shut over a while?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-01-2016, 11:29 AM

Don't know if it's recommended, but I plan on baking mine in the sun some before install. If yours are clip-on, pull em and give that a try. Other than that, Doc knows these trucks very well. If you have the space and latch plate shims, add one top and bottom, see what happens.

everettelane · 07-01-2016, 01:06 PM

I replaced mine a few weeks ago and talked to others that have had the same problem, they will eventually squash some and relieve so its not so hard to close but you need to adjust the door striker so the exterior of the door is flush with cab.

davepl · 07-01-2016, 01:26 PM

I always specify SoftSeal, with their motto being something like "stop SLAMMING that door", and they close perfectly. I think it definitely depends on the material being used to make the seal.

I've always been very happy with it on every restoration I've used it on so far! No slamming, no closing twice, no moving the door out...

jsera · 07-01-2016, 02:05 PM

I got my seals from gmcpaul

my doors do close flush to the exterior already but I have to slam them with all my body weight behind it for them to latch properly

Thundarr · 07-01-2016, 05:35 PM

I replaced mine with newer clip-on style about 2 years ago and they are just now beginning to soften. Wish I would have known about the "soft seals".

I may still switch. I had to move my strike plate out so the doors never look completely closed.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-01-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I always specify SoftSeal, with their motto being something like "stop SLAMMING that door", and they close perfectly. I think it definitely depends on the material being used to make the seal.

I've always been very happy with it on every restoration I've used it on so far! No slamming, no closing twice, no moving the door out...

Do they clip on?

07-01-2016, 09:14 AM	#1
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Weatherstrip wont let doors close Hey guys, I'm putting my 72 back together and replaced the weatherstrips with the channel/push on type rather than the glued type. Anyways, after installing the weatherstrips my doors wont close right, I have to slam the door with all my might to get it to close on the weatherstriping. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

07-01-2016, 11:22 AM	#3
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close So you pretty much have to sacrifice your door lining up right? Do they eventually wear in having the doors shut over a while?

07-01-2016, 11:29 AM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close Don't know if it's recommended, but I plan on baking mine in the sun some before install. If yours are clip-on, pull em and give that a try. Other than that, Doc knows these trucks very well. If you have the space and latch plate shims, add one top and bottom, see what happens. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-01-2016, 01:06 PM	#5
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close I replaced mine a few weeks ago and talked to others that have had the same problem, they will eventually squash some and relieve so its not so hard to close but you need to adjust the door striker so the exterior of the door is flush with cab.

07-01-2016, 01:26 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close I always specify SoftSeal, with their motto being something like "stop SLAMMING that door", and they close perfectly. I think it definitely depends on the material being used to make the seal. I've always been very happy with it on every restoration I've used it on so far! No slamming, no closing twice, no moving the door out... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-01-2016, 02:05 PM	#7
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close I got my seals from gmcpaul my doors do close flush to the exterior already but I have to slam them with all my body weight behind it for them to latch properly

07-01-2016, 05:35 PM	#8
Thundarr Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coppell, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Weatherstrip wont let doors close I replaced mine with newer clip-on style about 2 years ago and they are just now beginning to soften. Wish I would have known about the "soft seals". I may still switch. I had to move my strike plate out so the doors never look completely closed. __________________ 1971 GMC C15 Sierra Grande SWB 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 2018 GMC Yukon Denali



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