Re: Where to apply adhesive for door weatherstripping? 1970 coupe (photo)
Update:
I contacted CRC, and they never heard of this problem and asked for photos. (Really? I'm the first with this issue?)
I then called Steve at JB Corvette in Carrollton. He said this is a common issue with new weatherstripping. I followed his advice, then wrote the email below to CRC.
Erica,
My apology for the delayed response. I consulted with a local Corvette restoration shop, and they said this is a common issue with new weatherstripping. They said often the cause is the rubber at the top rear of the door where it’s fastened with two screws is not located properly. That seemed to be where my door had interference, so I ground down the ears on metal tab for the two screws. This allowed the rubber to sit farther away from the jamb.
The door now closes!
Root cause? I believe the metal tab was not properly positioned when molded into the rubber. If it was sitting farther into the rubber, there probably wouldn’t be an issue.
So be more careful fabricating these. Door fitment is apparently sensitive to the position of the metal tab.
This exercise cost me about five hours to diagnose and correct.
I'll let you know what they say.
Update:
I contacted CRC, and they never heard of this problem and asked for photos. (Really? I'm the first with this issue?)
I then called Steve at JB Corvette in Carrollton. He said this is a common issue with new weatherstripping. I followed his advice, then wrote the email below to CRC.
Erica,
My apology for the delayed response. I consulted with a local Corvette restoration shop, and they said this is a common issue with new weatherstripping. They said often the cause is the rubber at the top rear of the door where it’s fastened with two screws is not located properly. That seemed to be where my door had interference, so I ground down the ears on metal tab for the two screws. This allowed the rubber to sit farther away from the jamb.
The door now closes!
Root cause? I believe the metal tab was not properly positioned when molded into the rubber. If it was sitting farther into the rubber, there probably wouldn’t be an issue.
So be more careful fabricating these. Door fitment is apparently sensitive to the position of the metal tab.
This exercise cost me about five hours to diagnose and correct.
I'll let you know what they say.
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