Weather strip question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

raidmagic · 10-08-2019, 08:23 PM

Is there supposed to be more than just what's on the cab opening? With my doors closed I can look up and see daylight through the top. I got rather wet yesterday lol

dmack91 · 10-08-2019, 10:14 PM

Sounds like your weatherstrip / door seal is worn out/compressed or your door is out of adjustment. I would think the wind noise would be terrible.

Dead Parrot · 10-09-2019, 07:06 AM

Normally no. IIRC, there was a thread on optional seals that were installed on some trucks to address a leakage issue.

Make sure you have the plastic on the striker bolt. Rather amazing how much tighter the door seals when the plastic is there vs just the bare metal bolt.

raidmagic · 10-09-2019, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dmack91

Sounds like your weatherstrip / door seal is worn out/compressed or your door is out of adjustment. I would think the wind noise would be terrible.

It's not new but it doesn't look flat. The wind noise is negligible as it doesn't have AC and I ride with the windows down all the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead Parrot

Normally no. IIRC, there was a thread on optional seals that were installed on some trucks to address a leakage issue.

Make sure you have the plastic on the striker bolt. Rather amazing how much tighter the door seals when the plastic is there vs just the bare metal bolt.

Yep, took that off my parts truck and the door closes solid. Can only see daylight at the very top for a few inches.

**rgunlock** · 10-09-2019, 02:38 PM

I think this is the thread that Dead Parrot was referring to. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783749

**MikeB** · 10-10-2019, 08:32 PM

My 82 truck had new door seals, but still had a very small leak when it rained, so I added these to the top half of the doors. Soffseal # SS-9352. https://www.soffseal.com/ss-9352
Also, it's not scientific, but I think they quieted down the cab a little. From what I've read, the factory installed them on higher trim level trucks.

FYI, installation is with the adhesive side down (on the bottom in the first picture).

Just noticed your avatar is a mid-60s truck. if that's what you're asking about, then all bets are off! This is the 73-87 forum.

1967KaiserM715 · 10-10-2019, 08:45 PM

the door looks low in the picture => adjust.

Factory GM door or aftermarket? i have found a surprising number of replacement doors that seem to be "flatter" maybe through shipping, and have needed to carefully bend the upper part of the door(more near the top of the vent window) in(towards cab) in order to get a proper seal with the weather stripping.

raidmagic · 10-12-2019, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

My 82 truck had new door seals, but still had a very small leak when it rained, so I added these to the top half of the doors. Soffseal # SS-9352. https://www.soffseal.com/ss-9352
Also, it's not scientific, but I think they quieted down the cab a little. From what I've read, the factory installed them on higher trim level trucks.

FYI, installation is with the adhesive side down (on the bottom in the first picture).

Just noticed your avatar is a mid-60s truck. if that's what you're asking about, then all bets are off! This is the 73-87 forum.

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Yeah that's my mistake. It's a 1980 Silverado. I have both. I should have stated year and model when I posted. Sorry.

raidmagic · 10-12-2019, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1967KaiserM715

the door looks low in the picture => adjust.

Factory GM door or aftermarket? i have found a surprising number of replacement doors that seem to be "flatter" maybe through shipping, and have needed to carefully bend the upper part of the door(more near the top of the vent window) in(towards cab) in order to get a proper seal with the weather stripping.

I don't know. They were on a parts truck I have but i was wondering if bending the door in was a logical solution. I do need to put new pins in the hinges. They do say a little when opened. Thanks

**MikeB** · 10-12-2019, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raidmagic

Yeah that's my mistake. It's a 1980 Silverado. I have both. I should have stated year and model when I posted. Sorry.

No big deal. Just wanted to make sure we were talking about the same body style!

10-08-2019, 08:23 PM	#1
raidmagic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 426	Weather strip question Is there supposed to be more than just what's on the cab opening? With my doors closed I can look up and see daylight through the top. I got rather wet yesterday lol

10-08-2019, 10:14 PM	#2
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 763	Re: Weather strip question Sounds like your weatherstrip / door seal is worn out/compressed or your door is out of adjustment. I would think the wind noise would be terrible. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

10-09-2019, 07:06 AM	#3
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,611	Re: Weather strip question Normally no. IIRC, there was a thread on optional seals that were installed on some trucks to address a leakage issue. Make sure you have the plastic on the striker bolt. Rather amazing how much tighter the door seals when the plastic is there vs just the bare metal bolt.

10-09-2019, 02:38 PM	#5
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: Weather strip question I think this is the thread that Dead Parrot was referring to. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783749 __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

10-10-2019, 08:32 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Weather strip question My 82 truck had new door seals, but still had a very small leak when it rained, so I added these to the top half of the doors. Soffseal # SS-9352. https://www.soffseal.com/ss-9352 Also, it's not scientific, but I think they quieted down the cab a little. From what I've read, the factory installed them on higher trim level trucks. FYI, installation is with the adhesive side down (on the bottom in the first picture). Just noticed your avatar is a mid-60s truck. if that's what you're asking about, then all bets are off! This is the 73-87 forum. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

10-10-2019, 08:45 PM	#7
1967KaiserM715 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Troy NH Posts: 91	Re: Weather strip question the door looks low in the picture => adjust. Factory GM door or aftermarket? i have found a surprising number of replacement doors that seem to be "flatter" maybe through shipping, and have needed to carefully bend the upper part of the door(more near the top of the vent window) in(towards cab) in order to get a proper seal with the weather stripping.

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