54 chevy truck cab weatherstripping install

[bobs55.1]

what is the method for installing the door opening weatherstripping into the long retainer channel that surrounds the door openning??

 

[shankamoto]

Windlace

There is a thread on page 3 that covers this.
WINDLACE HELP ON 51 dated 11-06-2008

Hope this helps

Gene

 

[ol' chebby]

I'll be doing this soon, I will post assembly pictures as I do it.

 

[osmosisarmadill]

I'll be doing this soon, I will post assembly pictures as I do it.

Thanks from all of us that learn better through pictures

 

[ol' chebby]

Use KY or something very slick and a friend to help pull it through. Much swearing is involved.

 

[Chiro]

Don't forget the use of many adult beverages for proper lubrication as well.

Andy

 

[richie d]

cab windlass

I recomend the blunt screw driver meathode it worked the best - just take your time. I found that you have to trim around the dash for a cleaner look.

 

[Zig]

Hard work!

richie~ That's a fine lookin' truck you got going! Nice color, too!

 

[booger]

good clean lookin truck Richie

 

[vwnate1]

Windlace Tool

Harbor Freight etc. have these nice nylon stuffing tools , they work well and won't chip the paint....

 

[Steve Katzman]

Its a pain but

I found the easiest way to get it in was with WD40 and then a very short wide blade screwdriver. It took about 30 minutes per side after I figured out the wrist flick

 

[vwnate1]

Wd40

Just remember that WD40 is a solvent and will hasten the demise of any rubber / plastic product , especially the taiwanese rubber bits....

Use silicone as long as your paint is 1000 % FINISHED as silicone will make fisheyes in the paint if it gets on the body before you paint it .

 

[Zig]

You bet!

I really liked the way STP Son of a Gun worked getting my window glass/gaskets in.

 

[Kens 50 PU]

I really liked the way STP Son of a Gun worked getting my window glass/gaskets in.

Goop hand cleaner works wonders too and will not warm finishes!

 

[booger]

Ken ,goop will not "warm" ? finishes . where are you using this stuff?

 

[Kens 50 PU]

Ken ,goop will not "warm" ? finishes . where are you using this stuff?

Goop hand cleaner is slicker than "snot on a door knob". 100% water soluable too. I've installed many a window, windshield etc using that stuff.

 

[booger]

Ken i think there was humor? in there!?!

 

[Kens 50 PU]

Ken i think there was humor? in there!?!

You know the old saying "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullsh*t" Anything that needs a "little extra" to fit can be accomplished with something that is slick. Goop or "Go-Jo" works in my book!

 

[vwnate1]

Cream Typ Hand Cleaner

Is also unbelieveably great on old Moto seats , any old stiff seat cover that's faded to white , smear it on and gently work it in with a soft britsle brush , wipe off then buff with a clean soft cloth ~ you'll be amazed .

 

[BIG CHEVY 3600]

Richie:
Great looking garage! Did you put the truck in there for the photo shoot or does you wife really let you use it?