Re-hanging doors and alignment?
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Re-hanging doors and alignment?
Most of the sheet metal has been painted and I'll soon be ready to reinstall the doors on our 55. My current plans are to add the weather stripping and then hang the doors, thinking it would be easier but what about the glass. Should it be installed prior to hanging or does it make a difference? What is your preference on weather stripping adhesive?
Tips or techniques you’ve used in re-aligning the doors and thoughts on the entire process would also be appreciated.
Tips or techniques you’ve used in re-aligning the doors and thoughts on the entire process would also be appreciated.
Last edited by Huntsman; Nov 23, 2004 at 11:59 AM.
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My experience says whether the glass is in or not doesn't matter. I definately would not install the weather stripping before final setting of the doors, though. The stripping sometimes gets in the way of the door closing completely and needs to be shaved thinner or shimmed out to seal the gap properly.
Align the door, mark (trace) the striker plate where it sits on the jamb, place the stipping with double-back tape to check and adjust the strip to fit.
Any of the weatherstrip adhesive is nasty super-sticky stuff. Do the adhesive last and clean up squeeze-out immediately, because it a b**** to get off later, after it cures.
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Align the door, mark (trace) the striker plate where it sits on the jamb, place the stipping with double-back tape to check and adjust the strip to fit.
Any of the weatherstrip adhesive is nasty super-sticky stuff. Do the adhesive last and clean up squeeze-out immediately, because it a b**** to get off later, after it cures.
My two bucks...(inflation, you know)
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Having just done all this on my 55 will give you my 2p's worth. It is much easier to install the glass and weatherstrip before hanging the doors. I used saw horses and a sheet of plywood covered with towels as mine were painted. The 3M weatherstrip Adhesive (black) works very well and is easy to install with the doors laying flat. I would suggest getting the thin rubber weatherstrip unless you already have it. I had to shave alot off to get the doors to close properly. Once hung used a piece of heavy paper to slam between the strip and door jam to find the tight spots to shave. My doors fit and close good.
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One more question about weatherstripping: Does any one know of an alternative weather strip/door seal material other than the expencive (WAY beyond my budget) mail order stuff? Is there any universal type of weather stripping that would be ok to use?
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I don't know how good it is but JC Witney sells door weatherstripping in rolls.
If you need to go real low budget, you could always use the grey foam door weatherstripping with the adhesive backing they sell at Lowes, Home Depot. Would be a lot better than nothing/dead original, and could be fairly easily removed when your budget allows for the real thing.
If you need to go real low budget, you could always use the grey foam door weatherstripping with the adhesive backing they sell at Lowes, Home Depot. Would be a lot better than nothing/dead original, and could be fairly easily removed when your budget allows for the real thing.
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Thanks for the replies, hope to get this done in the next few days. I also still need to set the hood and running boards, then button everything down for the remainder of hunting season.
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If you don't have the money to buy weather strip now and you want to get your doors on... here is what I did: I got the truck painted and assembled, my body man did his part, I did the trim and wiring and painting the pedals and steering column, etc. I needed the truck as transportation for school that fall and I had to get it inspected and on the road by August. That winter over Christmas vacation I took the doors off and took them down in the basement and put the weather stripping on.
I strongly suggest you buy the right weather strip as it has a specific turn and a twist to it and thickness in the right spots.
I strongly suggest you buy the right weather strip as it has a specific turn and a twist to it and thickness in the right spots.
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I've seen doors without glass and hardware hung & alligned perfectly, only to have it go all out of whack as soon as the extra weight of glass, and other hardware is added. It will definately throw off your allignment sometimes.
I would make sure all hardware & glass is installed prior to hanging the doors, you might save yourself some headaches!
Just my 2 cents worth!
I would make sure all hardware & glass is installed prior to hanging the doors, you might save yourself some headaches!
Just my 2 cents worth!
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Originally Posted by abe
I strongly suggest you buy the right weather strip as it has a specific turn and a twist to it and thickness in the right spots.
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Fred,
I love your truck! where did you get your material for your seat? I need to do mine. I know the '54 material was different, it looked more like herring bone, but will take something close,
abe
I love your truck! where did you get your material for your seat? I need to do mine. I know the '54 material was different, it looked more like herring bone, but will take something close,
abe
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abe,
I have misplaced the company the seat material was purchased from. Mid-Fifty gave me the persons name. He is in Oregon and is the only source known for original woven vinyl fabric that came in the truck. It was $75 per yard. Suggest calling Mid-Fifty and they will put you on to him.
Sorry can't be of more help.
Fred K.
I have misplaced the company the seat material was purchased from. Mid-Fifty gave me the persons name. He is in Oregon and is the only source known for original woven vinyl fabric that came in the truck. It was $75 per yard. Suggest calling Mid-Fifty and they will put you on to him.
Sorry can't be of more help.
Fred K.
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