beerczar1976 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I got tired of mopping rain off of the currently bare floors of my project '50 Special and ordered a set of front and rear door weatherstrips from Steele Rubber. If you were wondering why, the car was painted by prior owner, and doesn't currently have weatherstrips in place, thus a small lake each time there's a heavy rainstorm. Anyone with some tips/tricks into putting these in place? I know most of it will be glue in with weatherstrip adhesive, but I know that the Parts Manual does list some clips and retainers for a few spots, mostly near the door bottoms and along the front door hinge pillar if memory serves correctly. I do have the "long squiggly" metal weatherstrip retainers for the front door that attach with screws, so I'm lucky there. I've got a TON of other little clips and retainers in unmarked bags as well.If someone could post up or e-mail me some pics of their '50's weatherstripping, I'd appreciate it. I probably have all the hardware, but pics make it easier to figure out what's what. I've done a few image searches online, but nothing really shows close-up.Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I don't know if this helps, but here are pictures of what's left of the weatherstripping of the drivers door of my '52 Edited April 9, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerczar1976 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks. I think the 4th pic. will probably help. I'll see if mine requires/has a clip. Just trying to figure it out, but is that the top end of the door? I was able to tell "which way is up" on the other 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Yes, the 4th picture is the top. For some reason, they didn't load in the order that I had them. Edited April 9, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Before you glue the new weather strip make sure you wash the strip real good in hot soapy water to clean off any mold release agent....................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Another before you glue trick is to tape the rubber in place and close the door on a five dollar bill. It should be pinched in place. I have a set in my tool box. A one for Ford and Chevy, a five for Buicks, a ten for Caddies, and a fifty for Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I wanna sneak by and check out your tool box, Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53 Roady Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I am following this thread with great interest. The interior for the 53 Roady was put in the trunk between 1986 and 1990. I too am ordering rubber from Steele. Any pics and tips are needed.PatWill a $2 bill work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerczar1976 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 53 Roady, I'll see if I can hijack the family digital camera and put up some pics of my progress. Waiting for my weatherstrips to arrive; will probably be a project for next weekend depending on weather.I did get to doing an oil change on my Special this weekend. Let's just say, I think this was the first time the oil had been changed in a LOOONNGG time! Black as the day it probably came from the ground, LOL. Well, maybe not that black, but dirty for sure. I put in 10W-30, Car Quest brand for now. I'm still exploring whether I need any type of zinc additive to put in, but nonetheless, it's fresh oil, better than what was in it; no leaks, or smoking. I'll be attempting to bleed the brakes soon too. Accidentally ordered two rear hoses and one front instead of vice-versa, so waiting for second front to arrive.As this was my first venture under the car, fuel lines may be a future project down the road; seeing some surface rust in places that didn't look all that healthy, but everything is holding. I think I'll change the sending unit too with the fuel lines. I know tank is beyond full and gauge is showing only around 1/2 to 3/4 at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiesdad Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 53 Roady, I'll see if I can hijack the family digital camera and put up some pics of my progress. Waiting for my weatherstrips to arrive; will probably be a project for next weekend depending on weather. I think I'll change the sending unit too with the fuel lines. I know tank is beyond full and gauge is showing only around 1/2 to 3/4 at times.Just a fyi... My '50 used a cork float in the tank! It was disintegrating so I found a brass one that clipped right on to the existing mount. I guess it was a somewhat universal design float.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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