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03-26-2015, 11:15 AM
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why some doors have rubber seals on them
I was wondering why some doors have rubber seals attached to the doors and some don,t.is it the different years and will they work on all models ?
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03-26-2015, 11:26 AM
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78K & 79C Jimmys
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
wind noise I figure,my 78 had them, 79 still does
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03-26-2015, 11:28 AM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
Comfort option in some of the trucks. Usually found on the Silverados etc.
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03-26-2015, 12:04 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
83 plain jane does not have them.
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03-31-2015, 12:39 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
I have an 86 Silverado, mine doesn't have the door seals either. When I looked to see if I could get some, all I could find is 1978-1982. will these still fit on my 86?
http://www.usa1industries.com/1978-8...-door-pr..html |
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03-31-2015, 02:50 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
Wind noise.
Every time the customer complaints would become unbearable (or we had a new manager) we would release the extra seals. Every time there was a downturn or an opportunity to cut costs they would be the first thing to go. The same design should fit any door/any model year. K
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03-31-2015, 03:10 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
My 73 GMC has them. I assume they probably help with water intrusion with no drip rails as well.
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03-31-2015, 04:46 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
My 86 C10 has wind noise on both doors. The seals on the cab look to be in good condition and was thinking of getting a pair of these seals. Is there any GM instructions on installing these that you know of or is it a no-brainer?
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03-31-2015, 09:59 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
Quote:
And there was much rejoicing.
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04-01-2015, 03:41 PM
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Re: why some doors have rubber seals on them
took some shots of the 79,and a closer look at the 78,I think 78 is dirt lol
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