Apache 59 door seals - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

uber cool · 10-12-2016, 02:37 PM

As above need a pair of door seals for a 59 Apache. Where the best place to buy, ie best quality and fit? thanks

OrrieG · 10-12-2016, 03:16 PM

I got mine from Classic but have not installed they yet. They come with clips to fit the factory holes. They are NOT Sofseal which a lot of guys swear by. I got mine in my big order, all seals, misc bolts, mirrors, visor arms, door parts so the shipping did not kill me. I did research of all the major aftermarket suppliers and the over all cost of the order was the cheapest for similar quality parts.

_Ogre · 10-13-2016, 01:47 PM

i believe my door rubber came from lmc truck, as did most of my parts
remember to install it correctly, your first intuition will be to install it backwards (like i did)
this is the correct method

uber cool · 10-13-2016, 03:08 PM

thanks guys, Ogre, did your seals clip on or glue in place?

SCHRUMGMC · 10-13-2016, 04:41 PM

I've seen both, not sure the advantages to the glue on. The clip on seems to be the way to go

OrrieG · 10-13-2016, 07:59 PM

even with the clips I am going to use sealant, clips just help with positioning and holding in place while the gorilla snot sets up. Don't forget the stainless bar across the bottom to keep it from sagging, and there are a few small clips at the tight corners to keep it in place.

_Ogre · 10-14-2016, 01:35 PM

i used the clips, only glued a couple small places in the curves around the latch
that normally would have had small screw in clips
glad i used the clips because i had them backwards and had to turn them around
i also glued the corners together as my repop door bottoms had square corners
i didn't have the ss trim orrieg mentions

10-12-2016, 02:37 PM	#1
uber cool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 299	Apache 59 door seals As above need a pair of door seals for a 59 Apache. Where the best place to buy, ie best quality and fit? thanks __________________ my rides 59 GMC Apache fleetside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=684337 68 VW Westy camper

10-12-2016, 03:16 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Apache 59 door seals I got mine from Classic but have not installed they yet. They come with clips to fit the factory holes. They are NOT Sofseal which a lot of guys swear by. I got mine in my big order, all seals, misc bolts, mirrors, visor arms, door parts so the shipping did not kill me. I did research of all the major aftermarket suppliers and the over all cost of the order was the cheapest for similar quality parts. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-13-2016, 01:47 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Apache 59 door seals i believe my door rubber came from lmc truck, as did most of my parts remember to install it correctly, your first intuition will be to install it backwards (like i did) this is the correct method __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-13-2016, 03:08 PM	#4
uber cool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 299	Re: Apache 59 door seals thanks guys, Ogre, did your seals clip on or glue in place? __________________ my rides 59 GMC Apache fleetside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=684337 68 VW Westy camper

10-13-2016, 04:41 PM	#5
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Apache 59 door seals I've seen both, not sure the advantages to the glue on. The clip on seems to be the way to go __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

10-13-2016, 07:59 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Apache 59 door seals even with the clips I am going to use sealant, clips just help with positioning and holding in place while the gorilla snot sets up. Don't forget the stainless bar across the bottom to keep it from sagging, and there are a few small clips at the tight corners to keep it in place. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-14-2016, 01:35 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Apache 59 door seals i used the clips, only glued a couple small places in the curves around the latch that normally would have had small screw in clips glad i used the clips because i had them backwards and had to turn them around i also glued the corners together as my repop door bottoms had square corners i didn't have the ss trim orrieg mentions __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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