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ridin98ci · 11-03-2007, 04:32 AM

I need some pointers on getting my new weather stripping to stay on.
I have cleaned the surfaces and degreased applied the yellow snot from 3M and waited for it to tack then install the rubber and the s**t dont stick......HELP ME

wibilly · 11-03-2007, 04:53 AM

did you put it on both surfaces? i used some cloths pins to help hold it for a little while and lots of rubbing and squizing while instaling

70c10 · 11-03-2007, 07:19 AM

The clothes pin trick works great!. I am planning to use the mid 80's S-10 truck/Blazer weatherstripping because it's better quality and it's pressed on with NO glue!

Yeller68 · 11-03-2007, 08:07 AM

I used the blue painters tape, since I didn't have any clothes pins. That worked good also.

ridin98ci · 11-03-2007, 09:35 AM

how do u get it on both surfaces, thats my problem....I think. if u put it on the inside wont it seal the stripping shut?

Thats a great idea about the S-10 stuff.......is it long enough?

Spray-Bomb · 11-03-2007, 10:12 AM

I got some door rubber from a round body S-10 single cab (don't know the year) & put it on my black truck
It's about 3" too short, but it could be that I didn't stretch it enough when I put it on (I was on the phone & holding a flashlight)

It seals really tight, so I may have to adjust my door a bit so I don't have to slam it shut

67ChevyRedneck · 11-03-2007, 10:37 AM

Get the black 3M weatherstripping stuff. Works well. Apply a thin bead to both sides of the door jam. Also, apply a thin bead to the inside of both sides of the weatherstripping. I'd only do a couple feet at a time. Let it dry for a couple minutes so it's tacky. That's when you need to install it. If you install it right after you apply it it's not going to stick and just slide/fall off.

I installed used S-10 stuff of a 89 or something like that. It's too thick and I don't like it. My doors are aligned well and over a year later I still have to slam the doors to close them (and push on them a little when I lock them.)

ridin98ci · 11-03-2007, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the tips....I wish I would have known there was black 3M goo cuz now my rubber has some nasty green/yellow marks.
I wish this stuff was eaiser to use.....some one should design a push on that fits our trucks

11-03-2007, 04:32 AM	#1
ridin98ci Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monticello IL Posts: 29	weather stripping I need some pointers on getting my new weather stripping to stay on. I have cleaned the surfaces and degreased applied the yellow snot from 3M and waited for it to tack then install the rubber and the s**t dont stick......HELP ME __________________ Im gonna slam a 3/4 ton....I may be nuts!!!

11-03-2007, 04:53 AM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: weather stripping did you put it on both surfaces? i used some cloths pins to help hold it for a little while and lots of rubbing and squizing while instaling __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-03-2007, 07:19 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: weather stripping The clothes pin trick works great!. I am planning to use the mid 80's S-10 truck/Blazer weatherstripping because it's better quality and it's pressed on with NO glue! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-03-2007, 08:07 AM	#4
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: weather stripping I used the blue painters tape, since I didn't have any clothes pins. That worked good also.

11-03-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
ridin98ci Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monticello IL Posts: 29	Re: weather stripping how do u get it on both surfaces, thats my problem....I think. if u put it on the inside wont it seal the stripping shut? Thats a great idea about the S-10 stuff.......is it long enough? __________________ Im gonna slam a 3/4 ton....I may be nuts!!!

11-03-2007, 10:12 AM	#6
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: weather stripping I got some door rubber from a round body S-10 single cab (don't know the year) & put it on my black truck It's about 3" too short, but it could be that I didn't stretch it enough when I put it on (I was on the phone & holding a flashlight) It seals really tight, so I may have to adjust my door a bit so I don't have to slam it shut __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 11-03-2007 at 10:14 AM.

11-03-2007, 10:37 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: weather stripping Get the black 3M weatherstripping stuff. Works well. Apply a thin bead to both sides of the door jam. Also, apply a thin bead to the inside of both sides of the weatherstripping. I'd only do a couple feet at a time. Let it dry for a couple minutes so it's tacky. That's when you need to install it. If you install it right after you apply it it's not going to stick and just slide/fall off. I installed used S-10 stuff of a 89 or something like that. It's too thick and I don't like it. My doors are aligned well and over a year later I still have to slam the doors to close them (and push on them a little when I lock them.) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-03-2007 at 10:39 AM.

11-03-2007, 11:05 AM	#8
ridin98ci Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monticello IL Posts: 29	Re: weather stripping Thanks for the tips....I wish I would have known there was black 3M goo cuz now my rubber has some nasty green/yellow marks. I wish this stuff was eaiser to use.....some one should design a push on that fits our trucks __________________ Im gonna slam a 3/4 ton....I may be nuts!!!

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