Originally Posted by
F-100CustomCabTBC
I was trying to put new weather stripping in my doors. But I was having some difficulties with the door not closing all the way.
I could only get one click on my striker before the door just stops and won't close any further.
So, what else is new?
All the repro weatherstrips (w/strips) are made just like the Ford "service part replacements" (parts sold at the parts counter) w/strips, are
fatter than the originals installed at the factory.
The factory installed w/strips were
flat so the doors would close properly. These w/strips were
not available at the parts counter, only came on new trucks. Were cheaply made crap, didn't last too long.
So, for many years, people have been complaining about the fitment of genuine Ford and the repro's...and this includes
all Ford trucks, not just 1957/60's. Whiz over to other FTE forums, the same problemo exists.
1981: I replaced the crappy flat door w/strips on my 1965 F100 with new Ford w/strips. When I opened the paper bags, I found a sheet of paper containing the following FoMoCo instructions:
After gluing the weatherstrip on, use masking tape to retain it in place, especially at the corners. Close the door till it just touches the striker plate (it may be necessary to tape the door in this position).
Remove dome lamp bulb, if applicable.
1957/60 F100/1100 =
B9TB-8120530-A (replaced B7C-8120530-A) Right &
B9TB-8120531-A (replaced B7C-8120531-A) Left .. Door Weatherstrips.
Carpenter's part number:
B7C-8120530-PR (
PR: sold as a pair).