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12-21-2024, 10:00 AM | #1 |
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Question for those of you with Honda door seals
We are getting close to finishing the 1964 C10 that we have been working on for the past 6 years. I bought some Civic door seals from my local Honda dealer, using the part numbers from the numerous threads on the topic. I kept seeing statements about how perfectly they fit, and I love the quality of the seals, but I’m having some fitment issues. Mainly, they won’t quite fit into the lower corners. It’s like I need an inch of extra material. I have a couple ideas, but wanted to see if anyone else encountered this and if so, how did you fix it?
I’m thinking that I could heat the seals and stretch them to see if there’s any give. It’s rubber, after all. I’m also thinking that if I can find one in a junkyard, make a cut in the middle of the bottom piece, and add material from the junkyard donor into the gap. I’d rather not cut my fairly expensive seals, if I can help it. Thanks for the input! I’ve been having pic hosting troubles recently, but I’ll see if I can grab some pics of the issues I’m having. -Chris |
12-21-2024, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
I had no problem with them on my 65. Maybe warm it up prior to install?
For just an inch maybe you could use some glue in the 4 corners and stretch it a bit. Clamp the corners till dry. If you have to cut it though how about on the hinge side in a less noticeable spot. |
12-23-2024, 06:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
Chris,
Mine worked perfectly. In fact, from memory, I had to trim a bit off. Might be worth checking that you have the right seals? They have to be the Coupe version. Post a picture when you can - might help. P.
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12-23-2024, 05:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
Chris:
I used Honda seals procured from the junkyard. Civic coupes were non existent, so I landed on using seals from two Honda Element SUVs with the 60/40 double door on the passenger side. I ended up cutting the excess off of the seals since they were longer than needed. Seal has metal clips embedded where the clip on to the body. I don't think you could heat/stretch them. Hope this helps. Regards Steve New Orleans |
12-24-2024, 04:42 AM | #5 |
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
Mine fit perfectly on the 62' C10.
are from the 3-door Honda Civic Hatchback Bj 2008 and fit perfectly.
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12-24-2024, 08:53 AM | #6 |
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
Thanks for the replies. I couldn’t find any 2 door Civics in local salvage yards, so I ordered new from the parts department at my local Honda dealer. I went through a whole debacle with the dealership because the parts person changed a single letter in the part number (W to V or something similar). The erroneous part number was a door seal for a CRV. That didn’t work. I was able to return the CRV seal and get the correct Civic seal, but it just isn’t quite fitting. We do Christmas with my in-laws today, but I’ll snag some pics when I’m in my shop this afternoon. Thanks again for the responses, fellas.
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
I recently took my Honda door seals because I just didn't like the looks or the fit. I bought the original door seals that you can get that are the push on seals. They are Precision brand and they fit perfect and stay on nicely.
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Yesterday, 01:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: Question for those of you with Honda door seals
That’s good info too. I was able to stretch the seal slightly, and it looks like it fits better now. We got doors on and adjusted yesterday and I’m happy with the look and the fit.
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