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brad69C-10 · 07-25-2002, 06:55 PM

What is the best way to install this stuff, without getting adhesive all over everything....I am having a heck of a time holding this stuff up and trying to get the glue to set up.........any ideas? Does sofseal make this for our trucks also?

Model 12 · 07-25-2002, 09:34 PM

Brad
I THINK that the best way of using the gorilla snot is to apply to both faying surfaces and allow to skim up for 10-15 minutes, then install. Check directions closely. I'm not 100% here...

Maybe a way to avoid making a mess is to apply light duty masking tape to the sections most likely to get adhesive on it...or maybe coating with vaseline prior to glue??????

photoglg · 07-25-2002, 10:36 PM

Model 12 is right, put the stuff on both surfaces and let dry for about 5 10 minutes, Plus I use clamps in the corners.

6869704X4 · 07-26-2002, 12:52 AM

Thats what I did and let it dry for 1.5 beers before I stuck it on. Those little acid brushes come in handy for spreading the snot around.
Anybody else tried a 73 and up seal? I put one on my pax door. Had to cut a bunch of rubber off of it but no one has noticed. That style is so much easier to put on and if your not concerned with the exact factory look it works OK.

O'l Buck · 07-26-2002, 03:58 AM

I was too cheap to buy the new correct weatherstripping for my truck....as well as broke....so I used the weatherstripping from the 91 lumina van I'm junking out....works great, just need to pinch the seals with pliers here and there so it clamps on to the edges on the truck.

Knoxville71shortbed · 07-26-2002, 07:54 AM

I had a heck of a time holding mine in position, until I got smart and went to OfficeMax and bought a box of the largest paper clamps they sell. These are the ones made from black spring steel, with the wire things on each side to open the paper clamp. The size I got would probably hold a stack of papers over 1" high. Anyway, a box of 12 was less than 5 bucks. I used the clamps to hold the rubber in position (until the adhesive was solidly set) in the corners and where the body opening jogs, right behind the striker. They worked like a charm. It was like having 3 or 4 sets of hands. It made a difficult job go pretty easily. Hope this helps.

Model 12 · 07-26-2002, 08:39 AM

Knoxville71

We've GOT to get together and compare trucks. I'm in Farragut. Where are you?

Dave Hart
675-9701 h

Blue68 · 07-26-2002, 10:59 AM

Got to wonder how much of a hot rodder you guys are!!! You have ALL missed the most obvious solution to this dilema....

DUCT TAPE!!!!

I'm now ashamed to be on this board. And here I thought you guys were true do-it-yourselfers......

Knoxville71shortbed · 07-26-2002, 11:48 AM

Hey Dave,
I sent you a PM. I live in west Knoxville, so we can't be more than a few miles apart. Give me a call, and we'll get together and talk trucks.

07-25-2002, 06:55 PM	#1
brad69C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ky. Posts: 35	Door weatherstripping /rubber What is the best way to install this stuff, without getting adhesive all over everything....I am having a heck of a time holding this stuff up and trying to get the glue to set up.........any ideas? Does sofseal make this for our trucks also? __________________ 69 C-10 Pro Street...........red on black...........big block and a lot of go fast stuff under the hood Still in progress ...........

07-25-2002, 09:34 PM	#2
Model 12 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 20	Brad I THINK that the best way of using the gorilla snot is to apply to both faying surfaces and allow to skim up for 10-15 minutes, then install. Check directions closely. I'm not 100% here... Maybe a way to avoid making a mess is to apply light duty masking tape to the sections most likely to get adhesive on it...or maybe coating with vaseline prior to glue?????? __________________ If James Dean had a truck, it would be a Cheyenne Super...

07-25-2002, 10:36 PM	#3
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	Model 12 is right, put the stuff on both surfaces and let dry for about 5 10 minutes, Plus I use clamps in the corners. __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

07-26-2002, 12:52 AM	#4
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Thats what I did and let it dry for 1.5 beers before I stuck it on. Those little acid brushes come in handy for spreading the snot around. Anybody else tried a 73 and up seal? I put one on my pax door. Had to cut a bunch of rubber off of it but no one has noticed. That style is so much easier to put on and if your not concerned with the exact factory look it works OK. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-26-2002, 03:58 AM	#5
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I was too cheap to buy the new correct weatherstripping for my truck....as well as broke....so I used the weatherstripping from the 91 lumina van I'm junking out....works great, just need to pinch the seals with pliers here and there so it clamps on to the edges on the truck. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

07-26-2002, 07:54 AM	#6
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	I had a heck of a time holding mine in position, until I got smart and went to OfficeMax and bought a box of the largest paper clamps they sell. These are the ones made from black spring steel, with the wire things on each side to open the paper clamp. The size I got would probably hold a stack of papers over 1" high. Anyway, a box of 12 was less than 5 bucks. I used the clamps to hold the rubber in position (until the adhesive was solidly set) in the corners and where the body opening jogs, right behind the striker. They worked like a charm. It was like having 3 or 4 sets of hands. It made a difficult job go pretty easily. Hope this helps.

07-26-2002, 08:39 AM	#7
Model 12 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 20	Knoxville71 We've GOT to get together and compare trucks. I'm in Farragut. Where are you? Dave Hart 675-9701 h __________________ If James Dean had a truck, it would be a Cheyenne Super...

07-26-2002, 10:59 AM	#8
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Got to wonder how much of a hot rodder you guys are!!! You have ALL missed the most obvious solution to this dilema.... DUCT TAPE!!!! I'm now ashamed to be on this board. And here I thought you guys were true do-it-yourselfers...... __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

07-26-2002, 11:48 AM	#9
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	Model 12 Hey Dave, I sent you a PM. I live in west Knoxville, so we can't be more than a few miles apart. Give me a call, and we'll get together and talk trucks.



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