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Sep 24, 2019 | 06:45 PM

dacflyer

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door / window seals help

i ordered a set of complete door / window - gaskets / seals i got everything i need in the kit, but i have a issue i need help with.
the inside window seal for the door. bottom of the window. this seal is attached to the door panel, it is stapled in,,the new seal does not have any way for me to attach it.
can any one give me advice as to what to do ?
the seals are made by "Precision" part # WFK 2110 80 They were shown to fit 80-86 models F100 to F350

Sep 25, 2019 | 07:10 AM

FuzzFace2

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Any of the new inner window sweeps come that way.
Guys use small screws and nuts to hold them to the panels. Use a washer or some make washers from sheet metal so the nuts have more area to grip the panel or they can crack.

Some have also used pop rivets and the washers.
When I get to that point I will use screws & nuts with washers.
Dave ----

Sep 25, 2019 | 07:48 AM

truckertrav

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I just used a small air nailer with staples. Shot them through and bent the ends over. Worked great and has been for the last 7 years.

Sep 25, 2019 | 03:38 PM

dacflyer

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I do have some fender rivets that i used to attach the windshield to my plane, maybe they might work..
I thought about using a staple gun, but afraid the force might crack the plastic.
The other option I thought I might have to do it line up the rubber, and use a micro drill bit and fabricate my own thick staples.
Stay tuned...lol

Sep 25, 2019 | 11:43 PM

kr98664

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dacflyer

this seal is attached to the door panel, it is stapled in,,the new seal does not have any way for me to attach it.

i had some .032” stainless wire that I used to make homemade staples. I cut some pieces maybe 1.5” long. The exact length was not important. I found a pair of pliers with the jaws the same width as the crown of the factory staples. I bent each piece into a reasonable facsimile of the originals.

I then used the original seals as templates to drill up the new seals. Can’t remember what size drill I used, maybe .040” for a little wiggle room. With the newly drilled seals in place, it was a simple matter to insert the new homemade staples, trim each leg to maybe .5” or so, and bend them over.

Works like a champ, and have held up fine for several years so far.

Sep 26, 2019 | 05:24 AM

packagerjr

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I used pop rivets that were for 3/16”-1/4” thick material. They hold the sweep just fine and the plastic was stout enough to prevent the rivet from pulling through.

I tried some #6 hardware but had interference problems on the door.