1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

[Sven C.]

Hi all. Just a question about weather stripping glue around 1963 Coupe doors. Does the "may appear excessive in application" of glue show around the entire perimeter of the door weather stripping? I have only seen pictures of the bottom and rear of the door, but never of the top or front and just wondering if someone could please post a few pictures or offer some advice. Checked old threads and there are some pictures, but not what I am looking for. Thanks.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

67door.jpg67door2.jpgHere are a couple of pictures of a friend's unrestored, low mile '67. Not a '63, but you can see what the guide means....

[Sven C.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Hi Michael. That is what I was looking for. Thanks.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Many people who have seen this think it is on the extreme end of the "excessive application" spectrum.

[Sven C.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Good to know Mike. Thanks for the information.

[David H.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Many people who have seen this think it is on the extreme end of the "excessive application" spectrum.

Sven

Chug a six-pack. That 'ill get your arm sufficiently "lubricated" to replicate factory glue application methods.

Dave

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Mine looks just like Michaels in post 2.

[Sven C.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

I wonder if that's how it was done at the factory?

[Sven C.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Thanks for the confirmation Harry.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

349684235_241343268501065_1628312672763202299_n.jpgHere is an original '66 a friend saw last week that he sent me......

[Bob J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

The new owners never saw that excess glue........it was clear, with age it yellowed / darkened.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Yes, it certainly has aged, but the TIM&JGs all mention the adhesive used to apply the weatherstripping was yellow or yellowish brown in color.

[Bob J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Well........being around these cars for 50 years and talking to many former St Louis workers I'd have to say I disagree.
I don't think a new car buyer would ever be pleased to see that mess. Would you?
Over time it turned dark, so every car a person sees today shows dark.
I think some take that to mean it was dark from day one which it wasn't.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

It wouldn't be the first time the TIM&JGs got it wrong.......

[Danny P.]

Re: 1963 Coupe Weather Stripping Glue Excessive Application

Yes, it certainly has aged, but the TIM&JGs all mention the adhesive used to apply the weatherstripping was yellow or yellowish brown in color.

Michael , what I did on my 63 was mix a little brown paint in with the yellow adhesive mix it up and you get the perfect yellowish brown that looks aged.