Ive got a full rubber kit to do the four doors on the ol' gal. Has anyone run into troubles replacing them , gettin the old ones off,  tips, tricks? I haven't even opened the package yet as its like Christmas at my place. The truck arrived and I bought a fair bit of gear when I was in the States



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

I am interested to hear the answers on this question.I have a set sitting on the shelf.I am almost positive the back doors have to come off because the weatherstrip goes around the door hinge.

  

Aghhhh bugger didn't think about that ...



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

I've replaced them before and it is easier with the door off the car but can be done the other way. Once the old material is removed I clean the area with some lacquer thinner on a rag. Careful to not get to aggressive here as you start removing paint in short order. I use the 3M weatherstrip adhesive and apply a small amount to the door and the weatherstrip, per the instructions on the box., and spread it with my finger. Let it set a moment and then press the two together. I hold it in place with masking tape. I would also recommend to start at the middle of the bottom of the door. It's almost necessary to have a helper to hang on the weatherstrip waiting to be installed. Let it dry overnight before closing the door. I would also recommend removing the stripping on one door at a time so you have a reference as to exactly the replacement material should go. Swearing loudly also helps.

Hope this helps.



Jeff

Jeff Petersen

Thanks Jeff, sounds like a plan.. and of course the swearing helps...do it all the time !



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

Door rubbers aren't too bad but bailey channel and quarter vent windows really get you swearing.

Regards

Rick - West Australia
Do Y Blocks Downunder run upside down? Gravity Sucks!!

After getting the old stuff off I've had good luck with 3M Adhesive Remover. It doesn't bother the paint but take time, sometimes a small plastic scraper helps. Hope this helps.

Jim

Location:Washington,Ia

Had a quick look and its seems like I can do it with the doors on. Fingers crossed I cant remember seeing the quater window rubbers in there Rick.. Guess they should be..



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

I have done this terrible deed on my truck twice now... what i cant find is the "correct" seal. the original ones had metal screw plates where the door took tricky turns. Then there's the glue that doesn't ever stick... i guess if its a garage queen, which my truck is not i wouldn't have an issue with the freezing rain making my brand new seals rip away from the paint never to stick correctly again. So i wait with interest to see what others have to say on this one. ooo and yes i had to take my doors off.

Spending my children's inheritance one Y Block at a time.

I know nothing about door seals yet but most people I talk to who have done it say to fork out the dough for the Dennis Carpenter seals if you want it to work the first time.


Lawrenceville, GA