I need some pics of door weatherstripping - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NW_Ryker · 03-10-2011, 12:27 AM

Hey all, my Blazer is finally back from the paint booth and were getting back around to re-assembly. First of all, the truck has new weatherstripping everywhere. The doors are finished now but they're TIGHT. When you shut the door all the way, it won't open back up their so tight. I'm not 100% sure if everything is assembled right. Where the bedside, top and door meet, the triangle piece rubs the weatherstripping on the top and pulls it away from the top. The drip rail deflector (I think) is slanted towards the inside of the truck and I'm not sure if I have it on correctly either. Could someone post up some pics of what correct weatherstripping should look like at these areas? Any tips on getting the doors to work better? Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. I'll try and post some pics of the problem areas once I get down in the garage,
Thanks.

bigbadchev72 · 03-10-2011, 12:46 AM

dont have any pics, but mine was bad when i installed it, could only get the door to click once shut instead of two clicks

NW_Ryker · 03-10-2011, 02:12 AM

How is it now? Did it soften up to a point where they work well?

fun in dirt · 03-10-2011, 10:35 AM

Here's a link to an older tread with a few pics about the drip rails
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310921
Doors should fit very tight like that with new weatherstripping. Recently did a Chevelle & it took several weeks after installing for the doors to shut easier. After it is all smashed down for a while it will get better & maintain a good seal in the long run.

bigbadchev72 · 03-10-2011, 07:51 PM

yes mine shuts fine now. Leave them closed as long as you can

03-10-2011, 12:27 AM	#1
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	I need some pics of door weatherstripping Hey all, my Blazer is finally back from the paint booth and were getting back around to re-assembly. First of all, the truck has new weatherstripping everywhere. The doors are finished now but they're TIGHT. When you shut the door all the way, it won't open back up their so tight. I'm not 100% sure if everything is assembled right. Where the bedside, top and door meet, the triangle piece rubs the weatherstripping on the top and pulls it away from the top. The drip rail deflector (I think) is slanted towards the inside of the truck and I'm not sure if I have it on correctly either. Could someone post up some pics of what correct weatherstripping should look like at these areas? Any tips on getting the doors to work better? Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. I'll try and post some pics of the problem areas once I get down in the garage, Thanks.

03-10-2011, 12:46 AM	#2
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: I need some pics of door weatherstripping dont have any pics, but mine was bad when i installed it, could only get the door to click once shut instead of two clicks __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

03-10-2011, 02:12 AM	#3
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	Re: I need some pics of door weatherstripping How is it now? Did it soften up to a point where they work well?

03-10-2011, 10:35 AM	#4
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: I need some pics of door weatherstripping Here's a link to an older tread with a few pics about the drip rails http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310921 Doors should fit very tight like that with new weatherstripping. Recently did a Chevelle & it took several weeks after installing for the doors to shut easier. After it is all smashed down for a while it will get better & maintain a good seal in the long run. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

03-10-2011, 07:51 PM	#5
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: I need some pics of door weatherstripping yes mine shuts fine now. Leave them closed as long as you can __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

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