Going to replace the weatherstrip on both doors this weekend. Any tips to make the process go smoothly? I'm a complete rookie regarding weatherstrip.

 

I've already visited this subject, so I'll be lazy and give you the thread links so you can read for yourself. The one thread "Progress on Buford" is mostly an overall progress report thread, but it does have some info on the door weatherstrip issue. I also have a couple pictures of the weatherstrip install in my photo album, so you can snoop there if you want.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/754623-weatherstrip-install-technique-question.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/690861-progress-on-buford.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/757098-lmc-truck.html

Hope that helps.

 

Getting the old weatherstripping off is a pain in the rear. Get the good weatherstripping adhesive. Many say you have to remove ALL traces of old glue, well this is easier said that done. I got as much off as I could, sanded the edge to receive new glue, cleaned it and installed. It makes a huge difference in wind noise that is for sure.

 

Here is what I would do. Buy 3m black weatherstip adhesive. Be careful, they also make one that is yellow. Use the black because it will blend in with the new weatherstrip. Also, in my opinion, 3m makes the best. remove the old weatherstrip and use some laquer thinner to clean the old adhesive off. After that I would use a wax and grease remover to remove any foreign conatimates left behind by the solvent. apply the new adhesive to the weatherstrip AND the flange the weatherstrip adheres to. Let this dry for a few minutes until quite tacky. Apply another coat of adhesive to the inside of the weatherstrip and push it into place over the flange. Work your way around to the bottom where the seam is, that way if you need to trim at all it is not noticeable. I have had very good luck doing this.

 

3M makes a "general adhesive remover" # 08984 quart can. Shop towel on a small
section at a time. It saves a lot of elbow grease. Good luck

 

I think the original adhesive turns yellow after time, I used the 3M yellow and it looks the same.

 

Great tips! Thanks, guys, for the input!

As a side note, 3M general adhesive remover has been a staple in my garage for over 20 years. Everyone should have a quart of this stuff on hand. Between it and brake cleaner, you can clean just about anything on your truck

 

I hear alot of guys put there weatherstripping in the oven to break it in, make sure you rub them with some moisturizer of some sort after that to keep them from becoming brittle.

 

Does it remove or mar the paint?

 

im still curious if anyone else has used the 80-98 weatherstrip that has the metal insert and simply pushes on the pinchweld. mine worked out well on all 4 doors of my 78.

 

Don't see why it wouldn't. They switched to that to save time I am sure.

 

Thats all I use. I wont go back to using glue again. Matter of fact, I do not even use the stuff for the later Ford trucks. I have had better success with 90's era chebby S-10 weather strip. Something about the thickness, better suits our old rides. I have tired other stuff from cars and such, but the S series stuff has been the best so far.

 

I'm going to have to keep this mind if I need to replace mine at some point.

 

No. I think it was originally intended, for automotive use anyway, to remove the residue from faux woodgrain on Country Squires and the like. Great stuff!

 

So youre tellin me that a 90+ S-10 weatherstripping will work on our trucks?? Please tell me thats right, thats some handy info. Wouldnt have to buy it, go down to a pick and pull and get it for $10.