kick pannel vent seals

[forestb]

Where is the best place to get a set of kick pannel vent seals. I got a set that were made of cheep foam that only went around the edges and not at all like the originals. I installed then on the vents and kept them in the garage and they started to deteriorate within a month. If there is not a company that makes good ones what would be a good material to get in order to make my own.

[AcampoDave]

I ordered mine from LMC and got the same crapola you just described. I'm tired of the leaks and noise and have seriously considered smoothing my cowel and sealing the vents up. (But then summer returns and I'm glad I didn't do it.) If you find something good, be sure to let us know.

[63frankintruck]

I also would like to know where to purchase good quality seals. (I'm currently looking for the vents and seals for my 63, as PO somewhere along the line had taken mine out and did not reinstall them)

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I ordered mine from LMC and got the same crapola you just described. I'm tired of the leaks and noise and have seriously considered smoothing my cowel and sealing the vents up. (But then summer returns and I'm glad I didn't do it.) If you find something good, be sure to let us know.

I got some from LMC too and they didnt even fit. I got the seals to seal it to the sidewall. I eventually used a putty like stuff to seal them to the sidewall and now need the foam seals for the door itself.

[63burban]

I bought my seals from Classic Truck Parts and they seem to be holding up just fine.

[LT1 Burb]

They are definitely crap, took me 2 sets to get one.

[61K10]

I think i got mine from classic, will look at them as they are installed. I did take my doors apart (cut the rivets out) then installed seals ans used some small bolts/screws in place of the rivets.

[The Rocknrod]

You could buy the material from McMAster-Carr and cut it out yourself. They sell all kinds of rubber sheet, various sizes and durometer. You go down the left side and pick the color, thickness, size, durometer rating etc:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ru...heets/=104hnhg

[forestb]

I was looking at there website on Friday but they have so many types to choose from and I have no idea what type I need. So I gave up. I should take some time and look over what works best for each application or I could contact them.

[jbgroby]

I did the same thing and made a picture album. IF I have to do it again, i'll opt for a solid sheet of rubber.

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...?sort=6&page=1

Jake
Lacombe, LA.

[61K10]

jb-that's how i did mine. I didn't know that there was a full sheet of rubber between the plates. how are yours holding up?

[jbgroby]

good as far as I know....If I get too drafty, I'll replace them with a full sheet of rubber. I guess the after markets folks were/are afraid to explain to the average truck gut he has to tear them apart to really fix them.

[forestb]

I contacted Mcmaster and they recommended Neoprene Spring Rubber. Does anyone know if that sounds about right?

[forestb]

Installed the neoprene spring rubber and it seems to work well but only time will tell. They are much stiffer.

[BOE]

are you looking for the seal between vent and truck body? with patience you can make your own. the seal riveted to the door of the vent is my problem. that is some work. i was able to revive mine with some plumbers grease. i found it at lowes' it comes in a little disc jar. it is 99% silicone any thing else will eventually ruin the gasket. look for the name OATEY on the cup

[forestb]

I am talking about the seal riveted to the door of the vent. That is what the photo is of. I never even thought of trying to revive my old ones. If it does not work over time, I will try to revive my old ones. I will probably use the same rubber to seal the vent to the cab.

Originally Posted by BOE

are you looking for the seal between vent and truck body? with patience you can make your own. the seal riveted to the door of the vent is my problem. that is some work. i was able to revive mine with some plumbers grease. i found it at lowes' it comes in a little disc jar. it is 99% silicone any thing else will eventually ruin the gasket. look for the name OATEY on the cup

[The Rocknrod]

https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-sheets

[blackbart63mule]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-sheets

Tried that route first, rubber CAN be used, but after seeing how well this original material has done on my trucks, I chose it. Rubber get’s too hard for our severe midwest winters, and just does not have the same grip that the neoprene does. I don’t believe rubber will last as long, be as supple as neoprene in sub zero temps, and it will burn versus self extinguishing. Rubber also constantly leeches black stuff (carbon?) when touching anything, it doesn’t have the flexibility, or non-memory like neoprene. All that being said, you CAN use rubber! My intent is to recreate some of the original pieces made fo these trucks that the aftermarket does not offer in original material, and the choice that is a little better/thicker than the original. dog...

[The Rocknrod]

What is the source? Of the rubber?

[The Rocknrod]

Since the place to buy on blackbart63mule's post is a mystery, I found the type of foam on mcmaster-carr site. However it has three different softness ratings to choose from.
A suppose a question posted to them would reveal the durometer rating we're looking for though.
https://www.mcmaster.com/neoprene-fo...h~12/width~54/

Originally Posted by Asshat

I was looking for gaskets for my 63 - can’t seem to find them. I think I’ll just run a fat bead of silicone and let it dry before assembling. That should work.

Are you asking about the mounting gasket to the kick panel itself?