craftsmen22 10 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hello,on our 47 Buick super eight conv. the weatherstripping at the doors is quite bad. I am talking about the stripping that runs at the doors front edge down, where the door hitches are located. It is held in place with little metal stripes with little screws. At the upper and lower end the stripping is glued on to the door metal.Would anyone know the correct name and where to get these rubber weatherstripping? And which adhesive to use?Regards,Tom Link to post Share on other sites
craftsmen22 10 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Here are two pics of our weatherstripping Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron65 243 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'd just buy it by the foot from Bob's Automobilia. I bought my first set from Steele Rubber, and they were nice, but $$$, because they're preformed. I paid about 65 dollars for both doors (from Bob's) on my '53 after it was repainted. Link to post Share on other sites
craftsmen22 10 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi Aaron65,what would be the correct name for the weatherstrip? So I know what to ask for.Thank you,Tom Link to post Share on other sites
critterpainter 44 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Its called door hinge post seal and Bobs part #DW-420 costs about $50 for 7' piece.Bill Link to post Share on other sites
craftsmen22 10 Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Hi Bill,thank you, I checked bob's automobilia, but I was not able to find the DW-420. So I sent a e-mail yesterday, but no response so far. Would you have a link for me?Regards,Tom Edited August 20, 2011 by craftsmen22 mistake (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron65 243 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I'd just give them a call...they're pretty good to deal with on the phone...Sorry about my earlier answer...for some reason I thought you were talking about the door to body seal all the way around the door. Link to post Share on other sites
critterpainter 44 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yes call em, they don't always have time to handle the e-mails 805-434-2965 Link to post Share on other sites
pirate 0 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 It is a real troublesome weatherstrip to replace. It is stapled to the metal strap and the strap is screwed to the door post. To get the screws out you will need to take out that small bolt holding the door stop in place (the small arm seen in your first picture). 5/16 bolt head as I remember. That will allow the door to open further than normal so you can get at the screws. be careful of the door hitting the front fender if opened to far. 3M makes the whether strip adhesive you will need. Comes in yellow and black, you want the black. Available in most auto supply stores. Link to post Share on other sites
craftsmen22 10 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hi Pirate,thanks for your descricption, I already was able to take the old weatherstripping out, the same way as you described it. Now I am on vacation, but as soon as I get back I call the parts people. Will post my succsess after.Tom Link to post Share on other sites
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