Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 12-30-2013, 02:18 PM

I saw a members Blazer today and his has a piece of what looks like weatherstripping running across the outside surface of the metal tailgate strip that seals against the hatch. Did GM ship K5's with this "weatherstripping"?

Thanks, Pete

**Tom Vogel** · 12-31-2013, 02:19 AM

Nope. Rubber weatherstrip is only on the hatch. It's not uncommon to see where owners have put on some additional rubber in places to try and supplement the old leaking gaskets.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-31-2013, 01:15 PM

Thanks!

bouncytruck · 01-01-2014, 01:17 AM

Mine has a a a rubber seal along the inside edge of the tailgate under the carpet strip. It also has similar seals & strips up the C pillars.

Chulisohombre · 01-01-2014, 03:05 AM

Mine had a strip of rubber between the bed and chrome molding holding down the rear carpet.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-01-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Mine has a a a rubber seal along the inside edge of the tailgate under the carpet strip. It also has similar seals & strips up the C pillars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Mine had a strip of rubber between the bed and chrome molding holding down the rear carpet.

Thanks guys - I'm wondering about the metal strip that goes across the very top of the tailgate and is painted to match body color. It "seals" against the rubber along the lower hatch.

bouncytruck · 01-01-2014, 02:11 PM

I don't believe the top strip did. A PO put some foam stripping on mine, but it doesn't look original.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-01-2014, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I don't believe the top strip did. A PO put some foam stripping on mine, but it doesn't look original.

Thanks - that's probably what I was looking at also: a PO putting some weatherstripping across the top strip. Pete

bouncytruck · 01-01-2014, 02:32 PM

I never removed mine because I figured it may add a little more seal from exhaust fumes. When/if I restore the truck I don't know if I'd put it back on.

Chulisohombre · 01-01-2014, 03:50 PM

Just looked at the lmc catalog. No seal on the pic. Just the window stop screwed to the tailgate.

BobbyK · 01-02-2014, 06:32 PM

Yes there is an actual piece of weather stripping that goes in that channel.

Side channels.

I got mine at GMC Pauls

Chulisohombre · 01-02-2014, 08:03 PM

He was asking top of tailgate but thanks for those pics. Mines missing the side channels and I removed the carpet and lower strip to rhyno line my tub. Probly get that some this summer. Wonder if the still sell tjose side moldings. My tailgate rattles s lot without it.

BobbyK · 01-03-2014, 01:51 AM

mental note...read post fully.

Mine has no weather stripping there, just the metal strip the hatch seals against.

caseymp2001 · 01-03-2014, 06:55 AM

I just took one off a 1972 blazer out in a junk pile and there was nothing inside it.

notsolo · 01-03-2014, 02:42 PM

(Not Mine) This was a great way to fill the gap if you don't have the original carpet strip.to seal off any exhaust that might come in the back. I saved these photo's...some one put a lot of time in making this Blazer better than new.

Chulisohombre · 01-03-2014, 02:52 PM

Looks like that would Work Pretty good.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-03-2014, 05:20 PM

Good info guys - thanks for sharing

12-30-2013, 02:18 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? I saw a members Blazer today and his has a piece of what looks like weatherstripping running across the outside surface of the metal tailgate strip that seals against the hatch. Did GM ship K5's with this "weatherstripping"? Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-31-2013, 02:19 AM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Nope. Rubber weatherstrip is only on the hatch. It's not uncommon to see where owners have put on some additional rubber in places to try and supplement the old leaking gaskets.

12-31-2013, 01:15 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Thanks! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-01-2014, 01:17 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Mine has a a a rubber seal along the inside edge of the tailgate under the carpet strip. It also has similar seals & strips up the C pillars. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-01-2014, 03:05 AM	#5
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Mine had a strip of rubber between the bed and chrome molding holding down the rear carpet.

01-01-2014, 02:11 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? I don't believe the top strip did. A PO put some foam stripping on mine, but it doesn't look original. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-01-2014, 02:32 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? I never removed mine because I figured it may add a little more seal from exhaust fumes. When/if I restore the truck I don't know if I'd put it back on. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-01-2014, 03:50 PM	#10
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Just looked at the lmc catalog. No seal on the pic. Just the window stop screwed to the tailgate.

01-02-2014, 06:32 PM	#11
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Yes there is an actual piece of weather stripping that goes in that channel. Side channels. I got mine at GMC Pauls __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-02-2014, 08:03 PM	#12
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? He was asking top of tailgate but thanks for those pics. Mines missing the side channels and I removed the carpet and lower strip to rhyno line my tub. Probly get that some this summer. Wonder if the still sell tjose side moldings. My tailgate rattles s lot without it.

01-03-2014, 01:51 AM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? mental note...read post fully. Mine has no weather stripping there, just the metal strip the hatch seals against. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-03-2014, 06:55 AM	#14
caseymp2001 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wa Posts: 123	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? I just took one off a 1972 blazer out in a junk pile and there was nothing inside it.

01-03-2014, 02:42 PM	#15
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,454	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? (Not Mine) This was a great way to fill the gap if you don't have the original carpet strip.to seal off any exhaust that might come in the back. I saved these photo's...some one put a lot of time in making this Blazer better than new. Attached Images

01-03-2014, 02:52 PM	#16
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Looks like that would Work Pretty good.

01-03-2014, 05:20 PM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: Did the metal tailgate strip use some sort of weatherstripping? Good info guys - thanks for sharing __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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