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Richard2112 · 03-13-2021, 09:50 PM

Does anyone use these on their trucks and are they worth installing? I'm not sure how they wouldn't cause a binding.

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/1967-...tinfo/FTCS772/

Peanut74 · 03-13-2021, 11:35 PM

Well I do have a set for my truck. However, after reading threads on this forum I decided not to install them. The over whelming consensus was that the effort to install them did not exceed the benefits.

**FirstOwner69** · 03-14-2021, 01:42 AM

I believe those seals were included only on the top trim level trucks. If your truck didn't come them, you will not have the steel brackets needed for mounting them.

Here's a link that shows the brackets.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=795384

Richard2112 · 03-14-2021, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut74

Well I do have a set for my truck. However, after reading threads on this forum I decided not to install them. The over whelming consensus was that the effort to install them did not exceed the benefits.

I had wondered as I don't recall seeing pictures of any trucks with them on. Just doesn't seem to be worth the effort unless one is pursuing an original or authentic finish.

Richard2112 · 03-14-2021, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I believe those seals were included only on the top trim level trucks. If your truck didn't come them, you will not have the steel brackets needed for mounting them.

Here's a link that shows the brackets.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=795384

Thank you for that. My truck didn't come with anything but the basics so when I ran across those seals I had to wonder if they were worth using/installing.

Redneck Rydes · 03-14-2021, 08:19 AM

I had them on my 1972 Cheyenne Super in the day,probably only on the higer end trucks to stop wind

Peanut74 · 03-14-2021, 09:41 AM

Thanks Redneck for the confirmation. That is what I thought but I couldn't find the thread to confirm that they were wind noise cancellation. My plan is to put sound deadner in the doors to cancel the wind noise. I already put in the cab of my truck.

cypressbog · 03-18-2021, 07:13 PM

I read a thread that those seals were only installed on Cheyenne Supers and 1972 only.

**FirstOwner69** · 03-18-2021, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cypressbog

I read a thread that those seals were only installed on Cheyenne Supers and 1972 only.

That thread is incorrect. My '69 CST has had them since the truck left the factory. However, it never had the 4 small (sort of ovalish) pieces. This is a poor picture that shows the one on the left side.

xs-cash · 03-18-2021, 10:37 PM

My 72 Cheyenne has them

halfstep · 03-18-2021, 11:15 PM

FWIW
Had them on my 72 Cheyenne (Fremont, CA build) and replaced them during re-assembly. It was a hassle. One part on each side is a "cup" you have to shape and rivet or staple to the longer flat part. After that even with diagrams and photos it's kind of a puzzle to position - and yes, you have to have the original brackets to use the replacement pieces shown here.
I expect most people/body shops eliminated them for convenience.
All that said... with fender off and the doors on you can see it is a pretty big gap - sufficient that 50 ish years ago on relatively simple work vehicle GM spent the money to do it. Common place now.
My recommendation:
- If you're not taking your fenders off - forget it.
- If your fenders are off or coming off and it's not a Cheyenne or you don't have the brackets, Definitely make your own - easy enough and you could make them even better.
- If you have a Cheyenne with the fenders off and the brackets, but the existing piece is worn out, do it.
BTW - No binding can't even tell they are there. It's a semi flexible reinforced rubber material and really doesn't move or move much at all.

**Rich72C10** · 03-19-2021, 09:54 AM

I have been around and around on this myself. My Cheyenne 72 seals are missing, I expect when it was stripped down and painted they were removed and not re-installed. I have a set of brackets/seals that I got off the forums here but the seals need replacing (many places to buy these).

My problem is: the fenders need to come off and I have no other reason to remove them. It annoys me they are missing but not yet to the point I want to take my fenders off to get them installed!

Richard2112 · 03-19-2021, 06:52 PM

Given that I'm about to start work on my rockers, I'll have the fenders off. But oddly I've discovered that to do the rockers, the wipers need to come off so the cowl will come off so the fenders can come off which means the hood comes off to do the rockers. At this point I'm a little surprised the steering wheel doesn't have to come off also.

However, the cowl does need a little fitting work, both fenders will get some work, the rockers of course will have some major work done to them so here's what I waonder: If I added those seals to my "to do" list, would they make enough difference to warrant the additional time and effort?

03-13-2021, 09:50 PM	#1
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Door to Fender Seals Does anyone use these on their trucks and are they worth installing? I'm not sure how they wouldn't cause a binding. https://www.brotherstrucks.com/1967-...tinfo/FTCS772/

03-13-2021, 11:35 PM	#2
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Door to Fender Seals Well I do have a set for my truck. However, after reading threads on this forum I decided not to install them. The over whelming consensus was that the effort to install them did not exceed the benefits. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

03-14-2021, 01:42 AM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Door to Fender Seals I believe those seals were included only on the top trim level trucks. If your truck didn't come them, you will not have the steel brackets needed for mounting them. Here's a link that shows the brackets. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=795384 __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 03-14-2021 at 02:05 AM.

03-14-2021, 08:19 AM	#6
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Door to Fender Seals I had them on my 1972 Cheyenne Super in the day,probably only on the higer end trucks to stop wind

03-14-2021, 09:41 AM	#7
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Door to Fender Seals Thanks Redneck for the confirmation. That is what I thought but I couldn't find the thread to confirm that they were wind noise cancellation. My plan is to put sound deadner in the doors to cancel the wind noise. I already put in the cab of my truck. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

03-18-2021, 07:13 PM	#8
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Door to Fender Seals I read a thread that those seals were only installed on Cheyenne Supers and 1972 only.

03-18-2021, 10:37 PM	#10
xs-cash Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 100	Re: Door to Fender Seals My 72 Cheyenne has them

03-18-2021, 11:15 PM	#11
halfstep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 244	Re: Door to Fender Seals FWIW Had them on my 72 Cheyenne (Fremont, CA build) and replaced them during re-assembly. It was a hassle. One part on each side is a "cup" you have to shape and rivet or staple to the longer flat part. After that even with diagrams and photos it's kind of a puzzle to position - and yes, you have to have the original brackets to use the replacement pieces shown here. I expect most people/body shops eliminated them for convenience. All that said... with fender off and the doors on you can see it is a pretty big gap - sufficient that 50 ish years ago on relatively simple work vehicle GM spent the money to do it. Common place now. My recommendation: - If you're not taking your fenders off - forget it. - If your fenders are off or coming off and it's not a Cheyenne or you don't have the brackets, Definitely make your own - easy enough and you could make them even better. - If you have a Cheyenne with the fenders off and the brackets, but the existing piece is worn out, do it. BTW - No binding can't even tell they are there. It's a semi flexible reinforced rubber material and really doesn't move or move much at all.

03-19-2021, 09:54 AM	#12
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: Door to Fender Seals I have been around and around on this myself. My Cheyenne 72 seals are missing, I expect when it was stripped down and painted they were removed and not re-installed. I have a set of brackets/seals that I got off the forums here but the seals need replacing (many places to buy these). My problem is: the fenders need to come off and I have no other reason to remove them. It annoys me they are missing but not yet to the point I want to take my fenders off to get them installed! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

03-19-2021, 06:52 PM	#13
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: Door to Fender Seals Given that I'm about to start work on my rockers, I'll have the fenders off. But oddly I've discovered that to do the rockers, the wipers need to come off so the cowl will come off so the fenders can come off which means the hood comes off to do the rockers. At this point I'm a little surprised the steering wheel doesn't have to come off also. However, the cowl does need a little fitting work, both fenders will get some work, the rockers of course will have some major work done to them so here's what I waonder: If I added those seals to my "to do" list, would they make enough difference to warrant the additional time and effort?



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