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| vetteblondie | "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Is there a thread someplace that shows how to do this? I've done the weatherstripping already, none of that came with directions I figured it out. But am not quite sure where to start with this....
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Posted on: 2008/8/11 16:02
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| CentralCoaster | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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I've never seen a writeup, but I've done it.
Pull door panel, Drill rivets out on both ends, (use a piece of rubber hose over the bit to prevent your drill from going in too far). Then there's some pesky clips down the center that dig into the door. Pry those off with a screwdriver. Push the new piece into place. You sort of put it underneath the door and work the clips into place, the rubber will slip up and over the top of the door edge. Undo any parts that folded under. Be careful to locate it properly front to rear, it's hard to move after instaling it. The rivets supplied by ecklers (1/2"?) were too long, I had to go to the hardware store for some shorter ones. (3/8"?) I would recommend aluminum rivets, not steel. You're just riveting it into the door panel The new piece will put extra presssure on the window, especially if it's not pushed up fully into place, but that's usually not an issue unless you have the crappy 84-86 ribbon type regulators that break easy. If its too tight you can always loosen the felt pads a bit on the inside of the glass. |
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Posted on: 2008/8/11 16:26
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| vetteblondie | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Thanks very much!!! |
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Posted on: 2008/8/11 16:51
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| Qack | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Posted on: 2008/8/12 12:47
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| vetteblondie | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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WOW! Much thanks!
But oh my that looks like sooooo much of PITA... :shaking: |
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Posted on: 2008/8/12 17:53
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| NEVRL8T | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Its not bad at all. Takes more time to take the panels off and replace them than it does to install the window sweeps.
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Posted on: 2008/8/12 19:27
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| CentralCoaster | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Great way to F up your door panel in that article...
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Posted on: 2008/8/12 19:29
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| Qack | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Well, it does say use extreme caution ... I've been saving this web page and have already purchased the seals, but haven't gotten around to installing them yet. I really like your recommendation to use a piece of rubber hose over the bit. I have used a rubber band to act as a guide, but your way sounds like a much, much better technique -- it's more than a guide, it's a non-marring and slim safety stop. Thanks!  |
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Posted on: 2008/8/12 19:51
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| CentralCoaster | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Even the rubber hose can compress as the bit pulls in and cause you to take a bite out of it.
I'd use something harder if you have anything, plastic or metal or something. If you use hose, make the hose piece longer than you think you need it, use the smallest that'll fit the bit, and still use extreme caution. |
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Posted on: 2008/8/12 20:27
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| NEVRL8T | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Or use a piece of rubber fuel line but be sure and drill straight. The fuel line is thick enough you won't compress it.
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Posted on: 2008/8/16 1:21
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| vetteblondie | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Ok, I'm skeert. But, will give it a try as soon as this freelance job is over that I'm in the middle of, Thanks very much guys, really appreciated!!!
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Posted on: 2008/8/16 3:30
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| CorvetteArchives | Re: "96 outer door/window seal | ||
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Have you done this yet?!?
One word of caution...when you put the new one on you will probably have to push rather hard..MAKE SURE DOOR IS WELL SUPPORTED! I bent my door hinge! Sure it was 20 years old and kinda weak already...but I made more work for myself and more $! |
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Posted on: 2008/9/9 2:36
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