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Old 11-29-2007, 07:19 AM   #8
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Re: Door Seal Gaskets

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Try leaving the windows cracked a bit and then shut the door. If they are making a good seal they can be difficult to shut without a good push. My 71 was restored nearly 5 years ago (not driven) and the doors are still hard to shut without a good push unless the windows are cracked. If they still don't shut well, then you will have to play with door's adjustment.
You are supposed to leave an air-relief gap when installing the seals to help with this problem. You can also use an awl to poke holes every few inches around the seals to relieve pressure. These will not be seen.
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