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| | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | I have a 49 suburban and putting in new weatherstripping over the weekend. I have researched the previous posts and assembly manual but cant find a closeup of seal itself on the door. Can anyone post one or a diagram that shows the correct way to glue it in? Thanks
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Try the search with quotes "door weatherstrip" Older but pretty recent post on the topic.
Last edited by FriedGreenTmater; 09/03/2010 8:26 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Jim Carter's web site has a technical article on the subject (with pictures).
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Thanks as always. Maybe I can cross this off the "finished" list over the weekend
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | So at Jim Carters information I determined I put the seal on correct the first time. The "groove" goes up with the smaller tip against the door itself and the larger tip against the cab body. My seals are from Steele and don't seem to compress enough when trying to close the door. Hopefully over a few weeks and multiple closings they wil break in. Any other suggestions?
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | Did you see my photo tutorial on this? It took me 3 tries to get it right and now, when my truck comes back from new paint this week, I'll be doing it the 4th time -- and I'm really glad I have my tutorial to refer to. Check it out here: http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/doorubber.php
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Yes: Alan's tutorial is excellent.
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