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| | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 | While doing some cleaning inside the cab, I notice a steel channel thing going around the doors, spot welded to the cab. What with this ?
Looking for info/victor | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 194 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 194 | That channel is where the cab windlace goes. It is a rubber seal that helps to seal the door against the cab. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 | Russell thanks for the info. I wonder if this seal is really needed. With a new door seal it should control most of the wind. I know that GM put these on for a reason, I wonder if its over kill?? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 230 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 230 | _NO_ it is not ' overkill ' ! . anytime you get side winds the wind will blow right through the doors .
Most of these trucks are missing it as it wears out fairly quickly from abrasion .
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 385 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 385 | Originally posted by vwnate1:
_NO_ it is not ' overkill ' ! . anytime you get side winds the wind will blow right through the doors . ...and spray rain in your face. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 20 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 20 | a little frustrating to put on, at least for me. I only have one door on right now. Unfortunately its the passenger door. Best thing I have found is to spray a LITTLE WD40. It still took me several retries to get it on. But I think it is worth it.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | I've done it to a couple rigs now and believe me, once you've installed it you'll be happy that you did. Not only does it stop the wind from coming through but the interior looks is topped off perfectly with this. The only trick is if you have a spotlight, you need to cut into the windlace a lot. Otherwise, you'll go to bed that night with a smile on your face.
Victor, when do we get to see a jpeg of your beast?
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 385 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 385 | WD-40 makes the rubber slide, but it also breaks down the rubber and leads to premature rot. Do not use petroleum products on rubber unless you want to do the job again soon. I tried liquid dish soap with little success; it's too tight a channel with tight bends and the soap dried before I got the windlace all the way in. I bought a can of spray silicone and dosed the tracks repeatedly as I slid the windlace in; it slid into place with minimal effort.  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 | Took some pitures, have to try in morning again.
Going to good guys Pleasanton this weekin. Going to check out frames or chassics. I see that RB's has a new one about 7400.00. Have not told the wife yet. I hope they have show specials. anyone else going to pleasanton ? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Victor,
Tony M & I will be also at Pleasanton. Look for a couple strange lookin kinda guys.....
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 13 | Went to Pleasanton, had a nice time. Sold a few toys(Diecast)and got two nice catalogs for the 50.
RB's and truck shop. RB's didn't bring their rolling chassic, wanted to check it out. I think thats the way I'm going to go. This will save me a lot of time and running for parts. Anyone out there done this yet?? | | |
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