70 Chevy K20 door weatherstrip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mongo4298 · 04-28-2023, 10:57 PM

I am a new member with limited computer skills so I apologize in advance for any errors. My question is: replacing my door weather stripping with a quality companys push on product has left me with hard to close doors. Before replacement both doors closed fine. I removed the new push on weatherstriping and tested both doors. Latches sound good, doors close fine. Put the new push on weatherstriping back on same problem as before. If I roll the Windows down it is better. Called the company but not much help. Maybe a member has had this happen and solved it. I'm thinking of trying another supplier. Thanks for your help. Mongo4298

**Ironangel** · 04-29-2023, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mongo4298

I am a new member with limited computer skills so I apologize in advance for any errors. My question is: replacing my door weather stripping with a quality companys push on product has left me with hard to close doors. Before replacement both doors closed fine. I removed the new push on weatherstriping and tested both doors. Latches sound good, doors close fine. Put the new push on weatherstriping back on same problem as before. If I roll the Windows down it is better. Called the company but not much help. Maybe a member has had this happen and solved it. I'm thinking of trying another supplier. Thanks for your help. Mongo4298

Try spraying WD-40 on the gasket. Letting the door sit windows up in the sun helps tremendously. Taking a Crecent wrench and slightly bend the pinch weld in at the tight areas helps, then install the gasket. Videos on Youtube if you have access...

**Grumpy old man** · 04-29-2023, 02:39 AM

This video should help .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvw5RhbhPVc

57taskforce · 04-30-2023, 05:41 PM

Mine got better with time, within a month or two they were 90% better. No complaints now 3 years later.

mongo4298 · 05-13-2023, 05:41 PM

57taskforce, thanks for the info on the door seals. I see where the 1971 & up pickups have a built-in vent. With my windows down the doors do close easier. Just not a subscriber to slamming doors. mongo4298

72c20customcamper · 05-13-2023, 05:58 PM

Over the years people adjust the doors because they get wind noise from the old seals . I used precision push ons on my 68 . I had to adjust the doors anyway as they were off the truck . I got everything to line up and it’s a breeze to close both doors . Even though my wife likes to slam doors anyway .

04-28-2023, 10:57 PM	#1
mongo4298 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 12	70 Chevy K20 door weatherstrip I am a new member with limited computer skills so I apologize in advance for any errors. My question is: replacing my door weather stripping with a quality companys push on product has left me with hard to close doors. Before replacement both doors closed fine. I removed the new push on weatherstriping and tested both doors. Latches sound good, doors close fine. Put the new push on weatherstriping back on same problem as before. If I roll the Windows down it is better. Called the company but not much help. Maybe a member has had this happen and solved it. I'm thinking of trying another supplier. Thanks for your help. Mongo4298

04-29-2023, 02:39 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 70 Chevy K20 door weatherstrip This video should help . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvw5RhbhPVc __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

04-30-2023, 05:41 PM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: 70 Chevy K20 door weatherstrip Mine got better with time, within a month or two they were 90% better. No complaints now 3 years later. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

05-13-2023, 05:41 PM	#5
mongo4298 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 12	Re: 70 Chevy K20 door weatherstrip 57taskforce, thanks for the info on the door seals. I see where the 1971 & up pickups have a built-in vent. With my windows down the doors do close easier. Just not a subscriber to slamming doors. mongo4298

05-13-2023, 05:58 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,144	Re: 70 Chevy K20 door weatherstrip Over the years people adjust the doors because they get wind noise from the old seals . I used precision push ons on my 68 . I had to adjust the doors anyway as they were off the truck . I got everything to line up and it’s a breeze to close both doors . Even though my wife likes to slam doors anyway . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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