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Rac65 · 08-17-2017, 06:54 PM

I put new door seals on my 65 but now it's really hard to shut the doors. Anyone else have this problem? If so what did you do to correct it ?

**damnyankee36** · 08-17-2017, 07:29 PM

Common problem on just about every aftermarket weatherstripping, cars or trucks. Usually, buying the softest available helps. But, short of experimenting with every brand out there, try this:

I strategically bent the pinchweld inward slightly to allow the rubber to just touch the door. I did this during the mock-up stage before paint so I wouldn't have to worry about damaging the paint.

64shortbox · 08-18-2017, 02:55 AM

I know it's a little late now but the absolute best solution for door weatherstripping on our C-10's is off a 2006 Honda Civic. Check out this link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617703

chevy_mike · 08-18-2017, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64shortbox

I know it's a little late now but the absolute best solution for door weatherstripping on our C-10's is off a 2006 Honda Civic. Check out this link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617703

Yep, the PO had put on new seals on my panel and I could barely get the doors to close. Slam mega hard. Then I bought the Honda seals and they fit perfect and I can close the door like a normal person would. Highly recommend.

**slepysal** · 08-18-2017, 11:03 AM

I used press on seals and had zero issues . Door closes solid.

rvrfoot · 08-18-2017, 11:40 AM

I just got the ones from lmc the push on ones. Will see what happens.

vin63 · 08-18-2017, 12:56 PM

I've used the Honda seal and most recently the press on seals from Precision. Both are far superior to glue-ons that many of us have struggled with in the past. I would get the Precision seals.

rvrfoot · 08-18-2017, 01:00 PM

Them are the ones i got. Every one said there the best.

62 Barnfind · 08-18-2017, 10:32 PM

I have the push on ones from Brothers truck. They work great and the door shuts easy just like factory.

65chevysub · 08-20-2017, 02:09 PM

Im ordering a set from Prescott Honda tomorrow. Got my door jambs stripped and primered yesterday and dont want to use glue again.
Changed my mind and ordered a set from Brothers last night. $30 cheaper for the set.

LVPhotos · 08-20-2017, 04:12 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721217
I have no issues with Precision push on seals.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-20-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721217
I have no issues with Precision push on seals.

It's amazing how lost I get going from one link in a thread to another link to another . . .

rvrfoot · 08-20-2017, 08:04 PM

Its hard to keep up with these young kids. lol

65chevysub · 08-20-2017, 08:26 PM

what is the website for GMCPaul's? I tried to do a search and it came up with every GMC dealer with the name Paul in it and thats all
Thanks

rvrfoot · 08-20-2017, 08:40 PM

What part are you looking for?

**The Rocknrod** · 08-20-2017, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Its hard to keep up with these young kids. lol

Ya think?

64shortbox · 08-20-2017, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

what is the website for GMCPaul's? I tried to do a search and it came up with every GMC dealer with the name Paul in it and thats all
Thanks

Here you go - from here you can get to their main web page but a lot of their on line catalog seems to be Under Construction
http://www.gmcpauls.com/60-66_exterior.htm

62 Barnfind · 08-21-2017, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Im ordering a set from Prescott Honda tomorrow. Got my door jambs stripped and primered yesterday and dont want to use glue again.
Changed my mind and ordered a set from Brothers last night. $30 cheaper for the set.

Your going to love them!

65chevysub · 08-21-2017, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64shortbox

Here you go - from here you can get to their main web page but a lot of their on line catalog seems to be Under Construction
http://www.gmcpauls.com/60-66_exterior.htm

Thank You. I appreciate it.

oliver63 · 08-22-2017, 05:05 PM

I used the Honda seals...love them...love them...doors still close easy...

65chevysub · 08-22-2017, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Your going to love them!

Thanks. I have 1 day off to get my door jambs finished and painted so I can install them when they get here.

Rac65 · 08-22-2017, 06:58 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I wish I had known about the Honda seals before I bought the ones I have.

65chevysub · 08-23-2017, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Your going to love them!

You're right. I do love them. Got my passenger door seal on today and the door shuts tight. Can't wait to do the drivers door next week.

08-17-2017, 06:54 PM	#1
Rac65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shepherd, Texas Posts: 83	Door seal problem I put new door seals on my 65 but now it's really hard to shut the doors. Anyone else have this problem? If so what did you do to correct it ?

08-17-2017, 07:29 PM	#2
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 672	Re: Door seal problem Common problem on just about every aftermarket weatherstripping, cars or trucks. Usually, buying the softest available helps. But, short of experimenting with every brand out there, try this: I strategically bent the pinchweld inward slightly to allow the rubber to just touch the door. I did this during the mock-up stage before paint so I wouldn't have to worry about damaging the paint.

08-18-2017, 02:55 AM	#3
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 731	Re: Door seal problem I know it's a little late now but the absolute best solution for door weatherstripping on our C-10's is off a 2006 Honda Civic. Check out this link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617703

08-18-2017, 11:03 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Door seal problem I used press on seals and had zero issues . Door closes solid. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-18-2017, 11:40 AM	#6
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Door seal problem I just got the ones from lmc the push on ones. Will see what happens.

08-18-2017, 12:56 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Door seal problem I've used the Honda seal and most recently the press on seals from Precision. Both are far superior to glue-ons that many of us have struggled with in the past. I would get the Precision seals. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-18-2017, 01:00 PM	#8
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Door seal problem Them are the ones i got. Every one said there the best.

08-18-2017, 10:32 PM	#9
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,348	Re: Door seal problem I have the push on ones from Brothers truck. They work great and the door shuts easy just like factory. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

08-20-2017, 02:09 PM	#10
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,373	Re: Door seal problem Im ordering a set from Prescott Honda tomorrow. Got my door jambs stripped and primered yesterday and dont want to use glue again. Changed my mind and ordered a set from Brothers last night. $30 cheaper for the set. Last edited by 65chevysub; 08-21-2017 at 06:34 AM. Reason: adding text

08-20-2017, 04:12 PM	#11
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Door seal problem http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721217 I have no issues with Precision push on seals. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-20-2017, 08:04 PM	#13
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Door seal problem Its hard to keep up with these young kids. lol

08-20-2017, 08:26 PM	#14
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,373	Re: Door seal problem what is the website for GMCPaul's? I tried to do a search and it came up with every GMC dealer with the name Paul in it and thats all Thanks

08-20-2017, 08:40 PM	#15
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Door seal problem What part are you looking for?

08-22-2017, 05:05 PM	#20
oliver63 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 57	Re: Door seal problem I used the Honda seals...love them...love them...doors still close easy... __________________ 1990 Silverado Sport 2010 Silverado K1500 1996 K2500

08-22-2017, 06:58 PM	#22
Rac65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shepherd, Texas Posts: 83	Re: Door seal problem Thanks for the info guys. I wish I had known about the Honda seals before I bought the ones I have.



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