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Old 03-10-2015, 03:39 PM   #1
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door weather seal

Who makes the best (thin) weather seal that doesn't alter pannels alignment when installed for a 57 truck door
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Old 03-10-2015, 07:00 PM   #2
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Re: door weather seal

They'll all alter your panel alignment, but the softest and best that I've found is SoffSeal.
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Re: door weather seal

Thanks bob, do you think it's wise or even if possible to trim the seals so it won't alter the pannels alignment?
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Thanks bob, do you think it's wise or even if possible to trim the seals so it won't alter the pannels alignment?
No, the seals have a smooth surface but the internals are a porous foam. They really can't be trimmed, other than on the ends. I have noticed a deflection around the windows when the seals are put in place.
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Old 03-10-2015, 07:15 PM   #5
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Re: door weather seal

great, Much Appreciated
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Old 03-10-2015, 10:09 PM   #6
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Re: door weather seal

I also used Soffseal. Reading the many times people had issues when using new seals I was concerned.

I found the first time closing the doors they were tight, but the seals conformed quite well and everything fits good and the doors close nicely now.

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Oh, on the bottom of the drivers side I had one plastic peg that out of place, I put a hole in the right place on the seal and reinserted the plastic peg, all is well now.
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Old 03-11-2015, 07:42 AM   #7
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thank you jim so much soff seal it is then. thanks again
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