1968 New door seals

[franklinair]

Anyone have a photos of the door seals? Want to be sure of upper attach points, front & rear of doors.

Neil

 

[J_Speegle]

Hope these help - all unrestored cars

Don't forget the YELLOW weather strip adhesive

 

[franklinair]

Thanks Jeff. That's exactly what I need. Haven't done this particular job in 25 years.

Neil

 

[Ruppstang]

Note the correct exterior to interior paint line on the bottom of the door. A detail that many restorers miss.
Marty

 

[66hcs-conv]

I started using a 3M product called "General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner",
part # 051135-08984 to clean the new rubber seals, and the area where the seal will be attached. I've had lotsa trouble getting the new seal to stick before I started using the cleaner.

Have fun, Dave

 

[mbsf1970]

Is it politically correct to piggyback on a thread?? If yes then I have a question..

In the first pic in this thread it shows a side shot of the door. The rubber on my car is dry and extensively chipped. I'm speaking of the rubber strips that are attached to the door top and sandwich the window as it rolls up and down.
How do you replace those? Must the window be removed? Same for rear triangle quarter windows....thanks,
Stephen

 

[Mosesatm]

Are you talking about the ones that look like windshield wipers? If so, it is possible to replace them without removing the window but you may swear a little.

 

[franklinair]

Stephen;
The outer (rubber) seals and the inner 'cat whiskers' come in a kit. The door pieces are secured by clips, as are the quarter window pieces. The rear pieces also have a screw @ the front edge.
Not a tough job- just be cautious when prying the strips loose so as not to chip the paint. I usually remove the door panels so I can remove the lower window bumpers which allows the windows to be cranked below the window seals.

Neil

 

[robert campbell]

+1! They are very hard to do without getting the window down below them. The best way is to do what Neil suggests.

After the old ones are removed, they tend to bend the holes were they clip to. You may need to tap them with a hammer and a small drift to get them flat again. Then the new ones will snap in and be nice a tight to the door.

Rob

 

[mbsf1970]

thanks guys,

follow up question..(s)...
kit name Neil? (felt kit??)
is it difficult to remove door panels? special tools or things to look out for? I'm always hesitant to launch into unknown for fear of damaging unseen clips, fasteners etc....

Stephen

 

[Mosesatm]

It's called a Beltline Seal Kit.
http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/1967-1968-Mustang-Coupe-Beltline-Seal-Kit.html

 

[Mosesatm]

thanks guys,

follow up question..(s)...
kit name Neil? (felt kit??)
is it difficult to remove door panels? special tools or things to look out for? I'm always hesitant to launch into unknown for fear of damaging unseen clips, fasteners etc....

Stephen

Removing the door panels is not overly difficult but I recommend purchasing some nylon pry tools so you don't scratch the doors. Be sure to place the Y-shaped pry bar directly around each clip or you may tear the door panel. If the panel is original you may tear it anyway because the clips may be rusty and stuck in the door, and the panel will be brittle.

You'll probably need to purchase a window crank center cover unless you can gently pry off the old one (good luck with that!), and it helps to use a 1/4"-drive long socket on the arm rest bolts. I once got a 3/8"-drive socket stuck in one of holes, and removing it wasn't as easy as you may think.