Holy Tight Doors, Batman !!!!!

[72stepside]

I replaced the 35 year old weather seal around both doors last night. HOLY CRAP!!! Those babies are tight now.

There was such a difference on the passenger side that I had to adjust the striker bolt farther in to make the door appear to be latched. I didn't realize there was so much slop.

There should be a drastic reduction in wind noise.

How long does it take for the seal to 'settle in' so you don't have to expend so much effort shutting the door?

[71 LONG BED]

They do break in after a short while.
I had to get used to shutting the doors with some effert after training myself for so long not to slam them.

[mrsnicks]

About another 35 years

Dunno really, that's on my list of things to do... after I swap out cabs.

Patrick

[72hiboy4x4]

roll the window down a little before you close the door. It'll help equalize the air pressure when the door closes.

[CH3NO2]

They do break in after a short while.
I had to get used to shutting the doors with some effert after training myself for so long not to slam them.

I still have OE door seals in my 68 & have constantly tell my passengers not to slam my doors.I tell 'em it ain't a chevy,ya ain't gotta slam'em.

[Tim P.]

[quote="72stepside"]I replaced the 35 year old weather seal around both doors last night. HOLY CRAP!!! Those babies are tight now.

There was such a difference on the passenger side that I had to adjust the striker bolt farther in to make the door appear to be latched. I didn't realize there was so much slop.

There should be a drastic reduction in wind noise.

How long does it take for the seal to 'settle in' so you don't have to expend so much effort shutting the door?[/quote

It took about 6-9months before mine shut with little effort now it like a mild swing with two fingers thing makes a nice solid but effortless thud, the sound make me smile everytime sounds better than the newer trucks door type thud oh bty alittle tip use a good lube on the hinge pins and the latch assy. Also helps the closing.