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Very interesting because I've owned my '77 since 1996, and I don't recall seeing these seals first hand.
I have seen them as listed for sale but have not acted on them because the inner weather strip around the door opening seals the door.
Back then, in the late '90's, I purchased all door rubbers and felts and weatherstripping from JCWhitney (carparts.com today) with very good results. Probably made by the same company who sells to Dennis Carpenter or Green Ford.
Today, i'm not so sure we can get these from carparts.com. They may only carry newer vintage stuff.
Very interesting because I've owned my '77 since 1996, and I don't recall seeing these seals first hand.
I have seen them as listed for sale but have not acted on them because the inner weather strip around the door opening seals the door.
Back then, in the late '90's, I purchased all door rubbers and felts and weatherstripping from JCWhitney (carparts.com today) with very good results. Probably made by the same company who sells to Dennis Carpenter or Green Ford.
Today, i'm not so sure we can get these from carparts.com. They may only carry newer vintage stuff.
I knew my '77 never ever had them, mine since 1986 and still OEM paint on top of doors, not a sign of stickum or rubber on them, so investigating after seeing them in a catalog I found they were added with the '78 models to reduce wind noise .... and up near my ears ... I can use that.
Yeah, all the rubber is still to be had if desired.
Well, I got them now, Precision from Rubber the Right Way ... I'm just not sure of best or correct orientation on the door. Which sides to door and lip of door? I only know they glue onto the door metal.
I think naybe .........
I first thought maybe ... ... but on second thought would place stiffest portion next to door top lip and blue under the thick inner rib, and leave a squishy tapered entrance to go first into the door opening with the angled inner rib in support?
`Don't forget on Nov. 12, there is a '76 F350 Crew cabber going up for auction by Meccum in Las Vegas. It is Cummins powered of course.
MotorTrend showcased it giving it a most splendid review.
The question is - how much $$$ will it sell for ?
I wish I had 4 of these in an enclosed shop in running condition.
Very interesting. Learn something every day. My ‘73 Ranger most definitely never had the seal on top of the door, just the jamb. New rubber from precision installed and no air leaks 5 years later.
The thick part has to go toward the cab, thin part against the edge of the door as I see it.
I too think "second thought" is more likely to be correct. As far as I can see, looks like as in ranger429's post #9 above. If I don't find out otherwise, it is how I'll do it. I know it may extend straighter down the rear, gradually moving away from the "lip" but along the back, top, front of the dooer glassx area, I'll press it against the outer door "lip".
Lariat and Bronco's had them, if someone has a pic of an original it would be nice to share. My bronco is long gone. Oops, I see someone had posted earlier. I need to refresh more often.
I just peeled off (or more like broke off as they were so hardened) the original seals on my F350 Ranger Lariat in preparation for installation of all new door and cab seals from Rockauto. I'm wishing now I had taken a photo for you guys but in any case, the seal was definitely glued on against the outer edge of the door. Pics of old glue show strip started just above retaining clip for lock cylinder and continued on down front of door edge to just above the upper hinge if that helps.
I just peeled off (or more like broke off as they were so hardened) the original seals on my F350 Ranger Lariat in preparation for installation of all new door and cab seals from Rockauto. I'm wishing now I had taken a photo for you guys but in any case, the seal was definitely glued on against the outer edge of the door. Pics of old glue show strip started just above retaining clip for lock cylinder and continued on down front of door edge to just above the upper hinge if that helps.
I too think "second thought" is more likely to be correct. As far as I can see, looks like as in ranger429's post #9 above. If I don't find out otherwise, it is how I'll do it. I know it may extend straighter down the rear, gradually moving away from the "lip" but along the back, top, front of the dooer glassx area, I'll press it against the outer door "lip".
So what is the verdict? Option #1 or Option #2 correct? Im about to do this to mine and figured I would ask again
Thanks to all for the heads up on this. I had no idea these existed. I ordered a set from Rubber the Right Way and I’m going to install them on the ‘73 since the doors are still off the cab.
... but on second thought would place stiffest portion next to door top lip and blue under the thick inner rib, and leave a squishy tapered entrance to go first into the door opening with the angled inner rib in support? 
