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Super_Dave · 01-11-2018, 02:52 AM

My '74 project is in the middle of getting the body and paint done. I am sourcing parts and have a couple of questions:

1. I am replacing the side view mirrors. Most suppliers are in the same general price point. However. . . Sherman has their mirrors priced $20 higher per mirror than AMD, LMC, Top Banana. . . Are Sherman parts that much better that they can justify 38% more than anyone else?

2. In ordering my rubber parts, I see where some suppliers are selling the UPPER DOOR SEAL and specify "the one that goes on the door." My '74 didn't have any door seal on the door. . . just the one on the Cab. Am I supposed to have an UPPER DOOR SEAL on my door? If not, why are so many vendors selling one for a '74?

I need to order parts ASAP, so any help will be appreciated.

Dave

**TKCR** · 01-11-2018, 05:50 AM

To answer #2, there were some model years that did have the rubber seal on top of the door, and then it was deleted from the production build later. I can't remember what the years were, but it doesn't HAVE to be there. Mine is an 86, and it definitely did not get one, but I got them anyways.

SunSoaked · 01-11-2018, 09:50 AM

TKCR, any chance you can post a pic of those upper seals installed? I don't have them on my 85, but think they might help seal my doors a little better than they are now.

**TKCR** · 01-11-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SunSoaked

TKCR, any chance you can post a pic of those upper seals installed? I don't have them on my 85, but think they might help seal my doors a little better than they are now.

Here’s a thread on the subject

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=Door+seals

johnwaynejeep · 01-11-2018, 02:14 PM

Super Dave,

Some of the later models had multiple door seals. On my 75, I have a one piece seal that slips over the body seam around the cab opening. The door itself does not have any rubber seals on it.

SunSoaked · 01-11-2018, 02:38 PM

Thanks TKCR.

Super_Dave · 01-11-2018, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the responses.

I will be adding the door seals. In Oregon, it can't hurt!

**TKCR** · 01-11-2018, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super_Dave

Thanks for the responses.

I will be adding the door seals. In Oregon, it can't hurt!

That was my thought too

01-11-2018, 02:52 AM	#1
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Reproduction Parts Questions My '74 project is in the middle of getting the body and paint done. I am sourcing parts and have a couple of questions: 1. I am replacing the side view mirrors. Most suppliers are in the same general price point. However. . . Sherman has their mirrors priced $20 higher per mirror than AMD, LMC, Top Banana. . . Are Sherman parts that much better that they can justify 38% more than anyone else? 2. In ordering my rubber parts, I see where some suppliers are selling the UPPER DOOR SEAL and specify "the one that goes on the door." My '74 didn't have any door seal on the door. . . just the one on the Cab. Am I supposed to have an UPPER DOOR SEAL on my door? If not, why are so many vendors selling one for a '74? I need to order parts ASAP, so any help will be appreciated. Dave __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

01-11-2018, 09:50 AM	#3
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Re: Reproduction Parts Questions TKCR, any chance you can post a pic of those upper seals installed? I don't have them on my 85, but think they might help seal my doors a little better than they are now.

01-11-2018, 02:14 PM	#5
johnwaynejeep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 105	Re: Reproduction Parts Questions Super Dave, Some of the later models had multiple door seals. On my 75, I have a one piece seal that slips over the body seam around the cab opening. The door itself does not have any rubber seals on it. __________________ Robert 1975 C10 - Huckleberry 2007 Jeep JK - John Wayne Jeep Smittybilt front/rear bumper, 10K winch Pacific Grove, CA

01-11-2018, 02:38 PM	#6
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Re: Reproduction Parts Questions Thanks TKCR.

01-11-2018, 04:44 PM	#7
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: Reproduction Parts Questions Thanks for the responses. I will be adding the door seals. In Oregon, it can't hurt! __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

01-11-2018, 05:50 AM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,978	Re: Reproduction Parts Questions To answer #2, there were some model years that did have the rubber seal on top of the door, and then it was deleted from the production build later. I can't remember what the years were, but it doesn't HAVE to be there. Mine is an 86, and it definitely did not get one, but I got them anyways. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR



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