Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

[Michael G.]

Typically I've always installed the w/s after the doors have been mounted. Somewhat challenging having to work around the hinge area. Anyone installed the w/s before the door gets mounted? Seems like it would be an easier process.

[Timothy B.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

Michael,

Get yourself some weldwood contact cement and brush that stuff on like factory.

Did you finally get the hinge problem fixed?

[Bruce B.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

On my C1 Corvettes I always install the weatherstrip before I hang the doors, it is so much easier. I like to prefit the doors and drill 1/8" holes through the hinges for locating pins so I can get them close when installing.

[Michael G.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

Michael,

Get yourself some weldwood contact cement and brush that stuff on like factory.

Did you finally get the hinge problem fixed?

Unsure if I want to use the Weldwood. I've used the the 3M yellow in the past w/o many issues.....not that difficut to use as well. The Weldwood may mimic orginal adhesive more so than 3M but sounds like it's somewhat harsh on the paint. I take it you've use it? To what success?

Anyone else had any experiences gluing the w/s into place before mounting the door?

[Howard W.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

I have done it both ways and find it is easier to do before mounting the door. Make sure that you do not stretch the w/s. I have always used the yellow 3M. First wipe the w/s with laquer thinner to remove the mold release material, then coat the w/s and the door edge, let set for a minute to set up the apply. If necessary you may want to tape the corners until dry. Good Luck

Howard

[Doug F.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

i always pre install all weatherstrips, i have tried every kind of adhesive known to mankind and the only thing i will use is super glue, they just don't make w/s adhesives like they used to, too runny, too thick, softens the paint, lifting, don't hold, super glue about 4 inches at a time hold it for a few seconds and move on, if its a car to be judged, you can always slop a bunch of weldwood yellow all over the jamb when your through for that original look, good idea Bruce had about the 1/8 " pilot hole, i'll try that next car, bound to save some time when rehanging the doors

[Michael H.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

if its a car to be judged, you can always slop a bunch of weldwood yellow all over the jamb when your through for that original look,

Actually, when new, the w/strip adhesive on the doors would be close to transparent with a slight amber tint. Almost invisible from a few feet away. As the adhesive aged, it gradually turned darker. It was not even close to the bright "fire engine yellow" that comes from the folks at 3M.

I doubt anyone really thinks a brand new C2 Corvette that costs about double what a Chevy passenger car cost would have bright yellow w/strip glue slopped all over the doors. I know my brand new white 64 coupe didn't. It was visible up close but not anything like what I've seen a few restorers use.

I have a quart can of correct w/strip adhesive around here somewhere. If I can find it, I'll post the source of the product.

[Michael G.]

Re: Attaching W/S to door prior to mounting..'66 Roadster

Well......I glued the w/s to the doors last night using the Weldwood contact cement. Must say a little messy but excersing some care, no problems. Cement mimics the original brushed on glue more so than the 3M yellow I must add.

Should be mounting the doors late morning or early afternoon. Again.....will excerise some care. No chips!