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Feb 28, 2005 | 11:09 AM

Ian Mike B

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weatherstripping

Just finnished replacing all seals, glass, and glass runs on the left door of my 1950 F-3. When I rehung the door I had to remove the weatherstripping on the door to get it to close. I think its too thick, could hardly get the door to the first notch on the stricker plate with no chance of getting it to latch completly. I bought a kit from Dennise Carpenter and it looked like good quality stuff. Does anyone have any sugestions. Thanks

Feb 28, 2005 | 11:42 AM

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Ian -

Funny thing about that. It is a typical problem.

There is a recent thread that talks about a thinner strip available from Mid-Fifty. See if they have something for your 50.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=349463

Feb 28, 2005 | 12:35 PM

azwafree

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There is ample adjustment capability to the striker plate and hinges. I hadethe same problem you are having and was able to adjust it properly, thansk to advice from members.

Feb 28, 2005 | 03:48 PM

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Welcome to the club !! I'm having the same issue on my 51. If that rubber can be cut down to a thinner diameter and still look good I would sure like to know how to do it.

Rod

Feb 28, 2005 | 10:01 PM

Randy Jack

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51ford fan -

I have not done this myself, but have heard that carefully cutting away the "heel" of the seal with a razor blade is the way to go. This adjusts the strip thickness without changing the sealing edge itself. The nasty adhesive fills any irregularities in the cut edge.

Mar 1, 2005 | 09:18 AM

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Without trying both, is their a good way to determine which will fit best? I can see daylight through my door frames, and I made the mistake of going through a car wash this weekend which dumped a river of water into the cab. I think bigger will be better, but who knows. I suppose I can go big and trim as mentioned above.

Mar 1, 2005 | 09:25 AM

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Brad -

I saw a tip on a hoaky car TV show (Two Guys Garage) where they glued a rubber shim between the weatherstrip and door jamb to thicken the seal in those areas. Used smoke from inside the car to check the sealing. This rubber shim material is supposedly available at part stores, dealers or glaziers.

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Mar 1, 2005 | 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Jack

I don't think Two Guys Garage is hoaky, I watch it every week. I would still like to know if that Counteract unit they installed on Sam's 38 actually works.