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Thanks HB. I know I picked up tidbits of info along the way from random searches, especially when researching info on 454's. Hopefully I might post something that'll help someone else.

Speaking of tidbits of info, I was having trouble with getting my doors to close properly after installing the weather stripping in the door way. It felt like I had a 2x4 wedged in the door jam, on both sides. My brother who's done about 10 full on restorations swears by Steele Rubber Products. Others speak highly of Precision Products. Then there's the '09 Honda Civic 2 dr Coupe units that some swear by. I ended up with the Precision units. I'm not sure who made the first ones I had installed but the Precisions were much better, especially after lubing them with silicone spray. Still not good enough though.

I happened on a C10 thread where some guy had installed aftermarket door latches called Ezi Latch. He swore by them. After a quick internet search, I had a set coming for my truck.
Installing them takes a little bit of nerve because you have to cut a good size hole in the door using a template they supply. The second door is much easier. LOL In their instructions, they say their latches will not solve weather strip interference or door adjustment problems. But in my experience, they'll solve a big portion of them.

If 100 percent is the goal, then these Ezi Latches moved me from about 75% to about 95% on my drivers door. The passenger door is a little tougher nut to crack. I went from about 50/60 % to about 75/80 % there. I have the doors adjusted to the cab & fenders pretty well so I'm not moving them again. I've noticed as time goes by, both doors are opening & closing better. I'm thinking I'll just leave the doors shut (unless I'm working inside) & see if the weather strip collapses & conforms to the door over time. I can always address them later on if needed.

The only down side I can see to the Ezi Latches is you lose the ability to lock the door from the inside.