LFD's upper door seal idea!

[CG]

None of my trucks go fast enough to create wind noise...but it does look like a good idea =)

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

No I think that would be over kill and it would not seal any better because the upper half of the door is the only place with a second edge close enough for a double seal. It is also the only place on the doors that stick out to grab the wind as it goes bye. The lower half of the door is smooth with the body and the wind flows over it much better with out the turbulence occurring.


Kevin
LFD Inc.

Oh ok. I get ya. Sounds good. Keep us all posted. Thanks for the great idea.

[mickeymouse]

I am in for a set, especially if we can get it cheaper.

[jeffspower]

We use it as a secondary seal like you did on the lower compartment doors on the hauler below. I think it is from Hanna Rubber Co.

Link to their website & catalog: http://www.hanna-kc.com/

I'll grab a piece of the rubber we use on the steps too. I bet we could use it on the rocker thresholds.

[72blue]

I am interested as well.

[Mondo]

Count me in.... now just tell me how to get rid of all the rattles

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Mondo

Count me in.... now just tell me how to get rid of all the rattles

Remove everything and as you put it back in make sure nothing is loose

You would be surprised if you start checking things for movement and fastening them down or to other objects (like zip tying any loose wires together to make one solid bundle) it will start making a big difference.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

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what brand door seals have you found work best and what to glue them on with ??

Sorry I missed the second half of your question.
I bought mine from ECE and they are the standard ones for a 67-72. I also liked how easy the 73 and later one's just push on but they were just a bit to large and you had to really slam the doors and still had wind noise.

I have tried several different kinds of weather stripping adhesive but I found the yellow 3M works the best. It is a contact type of cement and holds great. I recently tried their Black version thinking it would hide any over run or the glue but it did not hold for more than 203 months before it just started letting go from the rubber.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[k2rm]

Intersted as well!

[nicolas72gmc]

Kevin, I would be interested in a set also. Just let me know when you are ready. HHHHMMMMMMMM........lowbuck..... I'm still in love with your truck.

[Custom 68]

count me in also I have beat on my upper mounts to make them fit better and it is not bad but could always be better.
Dave

[jorgensensc]

Okay, what about the burbs? Would your seals work on the third door since they are more right angled than contoured?
Shawn

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Okay, what about the burbs? Would your seals work on the third door since they are more right angled than contoured?
Shawn

Yes it should work the same you will just need to angle cut the corners to fit but most of the wind noise is coming from the wind hitting a swirling in the open vertical pockets between the door and the jamb. Since the burbs don't have the vertical drip rail at the door edge to catch and redirect the wind I would think the noise would be even less then the truck with everything else being the same.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Ok here are some very scientific lab results on the decrease in wind noise. Normally with my windows up I have my stereo turned up to 29 anytime I am doing over 45 mph. I just had to run into town for an appointment that I was running late for so I was pushing it and with out realizing it I was cruising at 80 and I had to turn the stereo down from 29 to 24 because it seemed too loud

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[jrdv]

I would be interested in 5 sets! I hate wind noise.

John

[scottrod71]

I'm definitely interested. The wind noise from a recent trip (on a very windy day) nearly drove me crazy. The only way I saw to fix it would ruin the door gaps and reveals by setting the door deeper into the opening, so this sounds real good to me.

[Rokcrln]

Sounds good I should have some $ in a few days. It looks like I will be needing a few hundred feet of each type so that may drive the price even lower I hope. I had a few feet left over so I fit it in the 3rd door of my 72 Tahoe and it fits just as well as the truck with a couple placement changes because of how the front edge of the door closes compared to the trucks.

If you want a set you can PM me and I will start a file so that way once it is ready and priced I can send out a PM to everyone on the list.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[07SSSC]

Ooh, I hate wind noise too even though the engine is plenty loud wind noise drives me crazy every drive.

[Rokcrln]

Yep I would take a healthy V8 over wind any day

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[thelonerife]

I have thought about this for a while now and am glad your doing it. Put me down for a set.

[jugernot]

Oh you know I want a set

[darkhorse970]

I'm in for one set.

[JJanzen]

Count me in....PM Sent

[rustyescott]

will this kit work on other years allso . ie 60-66 73-87 rusty

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by rustyescott

will this kit work on other years allso . ie 60-66 73-87 rusty

I will be checking into it. Once I start getting the seals in bulk I can play with other years to see what works but it will take some time. These are the right seals for 67072's but may not be right for other body styles.

Kevin
LFD Inc.