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Originally Posted by Iplumb
Hello!
We are at the point of fitting the door sill plates and gasket under the sill plate to the door. I have attached some pictures as well. We have a few questions...
1. How important is the gasket?
2. We have aftermarket billet plates that have a longer drop than the factory steel ones - can this be cut?
3. Is there a different gasket we should be using?
4. it appears there is no way to use both parts as is - am i missing something?
Thanks
Mike
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Mike, will try to help out a little on your questions.
#1 I didn't use the gasket, because I had a full door panel that goes to the bottom of door. I did use the retainer, which I covered with leather to hold my leather on the floor in place. (See pic)
#2 After market plates would need to be cut down to match the old retainers, so gasket would sit correct.
#3 No you have the correct gasket.
#4 No, not missing anything, just need a visual to help you along.
The U-tube video is for the 48-49 set-up, which is different than the 50-54.
The LMC part page from whitedog76 shows
Item #21 (your gasket)
Item #22 (you old retainer)
Item #24 gasket for what is called runningboard seal.
Here are a few pics., from old 51 sitting outside.
Pic #1 shows the retainer attached to floor with rubber gasket.
Pic #2 shows from the side.
Pic #3 shows retainer and hows it holds the runningboard seal (hole in floor so I was able to get a pic)
Pic #4 old running board seal below cab.
Pic #5 my retainer covered with leather in place.
Hope this helps...Jim