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**slammed57** · 03-10-2015, 03:39 PM

Who makes the best (thin) weather seal that doesn't alter pannels alignment when installed for a 57 truck door

DransportGarage · 03-10-2015, 07:00 PM

They'll all alter your panel alignment, but the softest and best that I've found is SoffSeal.

**slammed57** · 03-10-2015, 07:06 PM

Thanks bob, do you think it's wise or even if possible to trim the seals so it won't alter the pannels alignment?

DransportGarage · 03-10-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

Thanks bob, do you think it's wise or even if possible to trim the seals so it won't alter the pannels alignment?

No, the seals have a smooth surface but the internals are a porous foam. They really can't be trimmed, other than on the ends. I have noticed a deflection around the windows when the seals are put in place.

**slammed57** · 03-10-2015, 07:15 PM

great, Much Appreciated

Stepside Jim · 03-10-2015, 10:09 PM

I also used Soffseal. Reading the many times people had issues when using new seals I was concerned.

I found the first time closing the doors they were tight, but the seals conformed quite well and everything fits good and the doors close nicely now.

Jim

Oh, on the bottom of the drivers side I had one plastic peg that out of place, I put a hole in the right place on the seal and reinserted the plastic peg, all is well now.

**slammed57** · 03-11-2015, 07:42 AM

thank you jim so much soff seal it is then. thanks again

03-10-2015, 03:39 PM	#1
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 707	door weather seal Who makes the best (thin) weather seal that doesn't alter pannels alignment when installed for a 57 truck door

03-10-2015, 07:00 PM	#2
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: door weather seal They'll all alter your panel alignment, but the softest and best that I've found is SoffSeal. __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

03-10-2015, 07:06 PM	#3
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 707	Re: door weather seal Thanks bob, do you think it's wise or even if possible to trim the seals so it won't alter the pannels alignment?

03-10-2015, 07:15 PM	#5
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 707	Re: door weather seal great, Much Appreciated

03-10-2015, 10:09 PM	#6
Stepside Jim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salem Mo Posts: 656	Re: door weather seal I also used Soffseal. Reading the many times people had issues when using new seals I was concerned. I found the first time closing the doors they were tight, but the seals conformed quite well and everything fits good and the doors close nicely now. Jim Oh, on the bottom of the drivers side I had one plastic peg that out of place, I put a hole in the right place on the seal and reinserted the plastic peg, all is well now. __________________ My 57 Chevy truck build.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541132

03-11-2015, 07:42 AM	#7
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 707	Re: door weather seal thank you jim so much soff seal it is then. thanks again

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