Big 10 adventure!

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by mcm1209

Started working on the vent windows and man were they a pain.

For sure! One of the toughest projects I've done on my 82 C10. I recall using lots of silicon spray and and a plastic putty knife to "persuade" the rubber into place.

FYI, if your truck doesn't already have them, these "upper door seals" will help seal out wind noise and water. From what I understand, they were used only on high end models and snapped in. These aftermarket versions have a strong adhesive on one side. They made a big difference on my truck, and got rid of some wind noise and a pesky water leak. A great addition to new door gaskets.

https://www.soffseal.com/ss-9352

[mcm1209]

Originally Posted by MikeB

For sure! One of the toughest projects I've done on my 82 C10. I recall using lots of silicon spray and and a plastic putty knife to "persuade" the rubber into place.

FYI, if your truck doesn't already have them, these "upper door seals" will help seal out wind noise and water. From what I understand, they were used only on high end models and snapped in. These aftermarket versions have a strong adhesive on one side. They made a big difference on my truck, and got rid of some wind noise and a pesky water leak. A great addition to new door gaskets.

https://www.soffseal.com/ss-9352

Oh haven't even started putting back together. Have to wait for the rivets or find the ones I put away! lol
I did drive it before I took it apart and just the cab to door seals on there and it made a massive difference.

Yeah mine had them but they were also rotted.. Was surprised when I didn't see them in the box of new seals. Thanks for the link.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by MikeB

For sure! One of the toughest projects I've done on my 82 C10. I recall using lots of silicon spray and and a plastic putty knife to "persuade" the rubber into place.

FYI, if your truck doesn't already have them, these "upper door seals" will help seal out wind noise and water. From what I understand, they were used only on high end models and snapped in. These aftermarket versions have a strong adhesive on one side. They made a big difference on my truck, and got rid of some wind noise and a pesky water leak. A great addition to new door gaskets.

https://www.soffseal.com/ss-9352

Do you have a picture of these installed? Thanks!

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Do you have a picture of these installed? Thanks!

Here you go. It essentially gives you a double seal at the top half of the door. It seals against the cab outboard of the main door seal. On mine, there are some places where the main seal just barely touches the door, so this seal will help keep wind and rain from ever reaching the main seal.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by MikeB

Here you go. It essentially gives you a double seal at the top half of the door. It seals against the cab outboard of the main door seal. On mine, there are some places where the main seal just barely touches the door, so this seal will help keep wind and rain from ever reaching the main seal.

Thank You! Does it affect the way the door closes?

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thank You! Does it affect the way the door closes?

Minimal, if anything, on my truck. Not like new perimeter door seals, which usually make the door a little harder to close for a while.

It's one of the best bangs-for-the-buck addition or mod I've made on the truck. Along with sound deadening and heat insulation on the cab floor, the truck is very quiet inside. Wind noise, road noise, and exhaust noise are all subdued compared to what I started with. May have to get some louder mufflers!

[VWNate1]

? Who needs mufflers ?! .

I realize it depends on your engine but most stock engines only need twice pipes with a proper crossover as close to the headers as possible and then a 2-1/2" pipe all the way to the back to sound very nice and not overly loud .