What years are these door seal trim used in? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 08-22-2018, 12:49 AM

I have different trim, I am thinking the chrome one is later, probably came with my 53 cab I had. While the new ones I bought years ago were for the early cab, what do you think? This is the piece that goes on the floor next to the seat at the sill.

Brian

jbarron · 08-22-2018, 10:13 AM

I have a 50 and the chrome looking one is like what is on mine. It goes on the floor next to seat. There was a change over at 50 to the smaller one.
48/9 used the bigger one.

MARTINSR · 08-22-2018, 10:31 AM

Thanks, that's what I figured.

Brian

**jweb** · 08-22-2018, 11:18 AM

The ones I have seen available new are like the chrome one in your photo. I bought those but they didn't work. Once I installed sound deadener, carpet pad and carpet they were too short, so I had to make my own.

I think these were designed to hold down the rubber flooring or a single layer of carpet, they can also hold a seal that I haven't ever seen anyone use. You can see the exploded view of parts 21-24 here.

Sorry I know you didn't ask about the seal, but I thought it might be useful information.

MARTINSR · 08-22-2018, 12:09 PM

I have the seal that came with them. You see, this is why I am doing an inventory of my parts, I don't even know what I have!

Brian

**mr48chev** · 08-22-2018, 04:23 PM

Long term projects get that way. you find stuff that you forgot you ever bought. Then you find the double of it that you bought because you forgot you had the first one.

dsraven · 08-22-2018, 05:00 PM

Brian,
instead of wasting time doing inventory, why not just buy everything you need and get after fixing the truck. then, when it comes in and you have opened the package and installed it, you will find the one you stored for all these years. the one you stored will also be a better fitting part and stronger too.
thats what works for me, lol. store it because I might need it. forget where it is or simply can't find it. buy new. be upset because it fits bad. then find the other part shortly after in a box with something totally unrelated. grrrr.

MiraclePieCo · 08-23-2018, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Long term projects get that way. you find stuff that you forgot you ever bought. Then you find the double of it that you bought because you forgot you had the first one.

Yes, I am guilty of that repeatedly!

Driver_WT · 08-23-2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Long term projects get that way. you find stuff that you forgot you ever bought. Then you find the double of it that you bought because you forgot you had the first one.

Then sell the found new one for half the price you paid because that is how it works LOL

**paulspickupparts** · 08-22-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I have different trim, I am thinking the chrome one is later, probably came with my 53 cab I had. While the new ones I bought years ago were for the early cab, what do you think? This is the piece that goes on the floor next to the seat at the sill.

Brian

The retainer on the left is 50-54 . The retainer on the right is 47-49 .

MARTINSR · 08-22-2018, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulspickupparts

The retainer on the left is 50-54 . The retainer on the right is 47-49 .

Yep, thanks!

Brian

08-22-2018, 12:49 AM	#1
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	What years are these door seal trim used in? I have different trim, I am thinking the chrome one is later, probably came with my 53 cab I had. While the new ones I bought years ago were for the early cab, what do you think? This is the piece that goes on the floor next to the seat at the sill. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-22-2018, 10:13 AM	#2
jbarron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 167	Re: What years are these door seal trim used in? I have a 50 and the chrome looking one is like what is on mine. It goes on the floor next to seat. There was a change over at 50 to the smaller one. 48/9 used the bigger one. __________________ '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 402/TH400 Gear Vendors '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 350/200R4 '50 1/2 Chevy 3 Window

08-22-2018, 10:31 AM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What years are these door seal trim used in? Thanks, that's what I figured. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-22-2018, 11:18 AM	#4
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: What years are these door seal trim used in? The ones I have seen available new are like the chrome one in your photo. I bought those but they didn't work. Once I installed sound deadener, carpet pad and carpet they were too short, so I had to make my own. I think these were designed to hold down the rubber flooring or a single layer of carpet, they can also hold a seal that I haven't ever seen anyone use. You can see the exploded view of parts 21-24 here. Sorry I know you didn't ask about the seal, but I thought it might be useful information. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

08-22-2018, 12:09 PM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: What years are these door seal trim used in? I have the seal that came with them. You see, this is why I am doing an inventory of my parts, I don't even know what I have! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-22-2018, 04:23 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: What years are these door seal trim used in? Long term projects get that way. you find stuff that you forgot you ever bought. Then you find the double of it that you bought because you forgot you had the first one. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-22-2018, 05:00 PM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: What years are these door seal trim used in? Brian, instead of wasting time doing inventory, why not just buy everything you need and get after fixing the truck. then, when it comes in and you have opened the package and installed it, you will find the one you stored for all these years. the one you stored will also be a better fitting part and stronger too. thats what works for me, lol. store it because I might need it. forget where it is or simply can't find it. buy new. be upset because it fits bad. then find the other part shortly after in a box with something totally unrelated. grrrr.



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