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Holt · 12-24-2011, 02:34 PM

Can anyone recommend a company or website to buy weatherstripping? Looking to replace the weatherstripping around the doors on my 67 c10, there are so many options on the internet i want to get a good set.

cadillacart · 12-24-2011, 04:04 PM

I've heard somewhere that ranger weather stripping works better than stock as it is press on?? I think I remember that it was from a Ranger, not 100% sure

blkcorvair · 12-24-2011, 04:26 PM

GMC Paul seems to have nice stuff. USA Made and lifetime gaurentee if I recall. Plus you can buy modern push on seals instead of the glue on if you prefer...

cadillacart · 12-24-2011, 04:27 PM

I should add that I just installed new door weather stripping on one of my doors. I got everything from Early Classic and everything fits good, gluing sucks though :-)

ChevLoRay · 12-24-2011, 05:21 PM

I have NOS, in the box, plus I also have aftermarket weatherstripping. I'm thinking the aftermarket will be fine for my use, but haven't yet decided to sell the NOS. Weighing my options......

*WAAF* · 12-24-2011, 05:31 PM

steele made in s.c.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-24-2011, 05:31 PM

heard dodge dakota fits good too

Holt · 12-24-2011, 07:44 PM

thnx for the replies!

Dunenutt · 12-24-2011, 07:45 PM

http://www.soffseal.com/store/main.aspx

**LockDoc** · 12-25-2011, 12:10 AM

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If you are really cheap like me you can go to the salvage yard and get 1987-97 Dodge Dakota slide on weatherstrips. You will need to take a philips screwdriver, small hammer, a small pry bar, and a pick tool for cleaning out the heads on the philips screws in the sill plate to get them off. You can usually get a nice pair for under 10 bucks... You have to cut about three inches off of them. Be sure to get the connector that joins them at the seam. Sometimes it falls out when you remove them.

Also be aware that when installing different weatherstripping the doors may be tight when closing them. If the doors are too tight the door locks probably won't work. There is too much of a bind on the latches and it won't allow the lock actuators to engage. If the doors are too tight 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. It shouldn't take much if that's the problem.

LockDoc

**leddzepp** · 12-25-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blkcorvair

GMC Paul seems to have nice stuff. USA Made and lifetime gaurentee if I recall. Plus you can buy modern push on seals instead of the glue on if you prefer...

These are the best, hands down. Just read the reviews here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438649

cadillacart · 12-25-2011, 01:15 AM

Dodge Dakota!! that's what I was thinking of

redmonster · 12-25-2011, 01:21 AM

I used 2002 dodge dakota on mine they have a metal crimp
Inside best fit and 6 bucks for both at the junk yard
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mbgmike · 12-25-2011, 09:37 AM

You can buy new dodge strips for under 20.00 each also. its actually the same for the larger trucks just shorter. On the 65 I just found the one that fits the best from a chain of product samples. I spent under 30.00 for two and they worked fine

12-24-2011, 02:34 PM	#1
Holt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jones Creek, Texas Posts: 38	Help finding weatherstripping Can anyone recommend a company or website to buy weatherstripping? Looking to replace the weatherstripping around the doors on my 67 c10, there are so many options on the internet i want to get a good set.

12-24-2011, 04:04 PM	#2
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Help finding weatherstripping I've heard somewhere that ranger weather stripping works better than stock as it is press on?? I think I remember that it was from a Ranger, not 100% sure __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

12-24-2011, 04:26 PM	#3
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Help finding weatherstripping GMC Paul seems to have nice stuff. USA Made and lifetime gaurentee if I recall. Plus you can buy modern push on seals instead of the glue on if you prefer...

12-24-2011, 04:27 PM	#4
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Help finding weatherstripping I should add that I just installed new door weather stripping on one of my doors. I got everything from Early Classic and everything fits good, gluing sucks though :-) __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

12-24-2011, 05:21 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Help finding weatherstripping I have NOS, in the box, plus I also have aftermarket weatherstripping. I'm thinking the aftermarket will be fine for my use, but haven't yet decided to sell the NOS. Weighing my options...... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-24-2011, 05:31 PM	#6
WAAF Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ma Posts: 278	Re: Help finding weatherstripping steele made in s.c.

12-24-2011, 05:31 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Help finding weatherstripping heard dodge dakota fits good too __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-24-2011, 07:44 PM	#8
Holt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jones Creek, Texas Posts: 38	Re: Help finding weatherstripping thnx for the replies!

12-24-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Help finding weatherstripping http://www.soffseal.com/store/main.aspx __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

12-25-2011, 12:10 AM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Help finding weatherstripping - If you are really cheap like me you can go to the salvage yard and get 1987-97 Dodge Dakota slide on weatherstrips. You will need to take a philips screwdriver, small hammer, a small pry bar, and a pick tool for cleaning out the heads on the philips screws in the sill plate to get them off. You can usually get a nice pair for under 10 bucks... You have to cut about three inches off of them. Be sure to get the connector that joins them at the seam. Sometimes it falls out when you remove them. Also be aware that when installing different weatherstripping the doors may be tight when closing them. If the doors are too tight the door locks probably won't work. There is too much of a bind on the latches and it won't allow the lock actuators to engage. If the doors are too tight 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. It shouldn't take much if that's the problem. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-25-2011, 01:15 AM	#12
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Help finding weatherstripping Dodge Dakota!! that's what I was thinking of __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

12-25-2011, 01:21 AM	#13
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: Help finding weatherstripping I used 2002 dodge dakota on mine they have a metal crimp Inside best fit and 6 bucks for both at the junk yard Posted via Mobile Device __________________ WITNESS Dont be like me be better than me

12-25-2011, 09:37 AM	#14
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Help finding weatherstripping You can buy new dodge strips for under 20.00 each also. its actually the same for the larger trucks just shorter. On the 65 I just found the one that fits the best from a chain of product samples. I spent under 30.00 for two and they worked fine Last edited by mbgmike; 12-25-2011 at 09:52 AM.



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