Fred,
This is what I have with my car as well.
The local dealer who sold me the seal kit (at these days only black vinyl)
told me that this problem would evaporate in time.
The seals are in the car for 4 years now and I see only little progress.
It is this poor, that the door adjustment is forced a bit outwards.
I did not dig into this in depth yet...
I'm looking too for a solution.
Cheers,
Hans
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred Pixley [SMTP:fpixley@kingston.net]
> Sent: Thursday, December 17, 1998 14:09
> To: mgs-digest list
> Subject: Slam That Door!!!
>
> I have a door seal problem. My 71 BGT has new seals purchased by the PO
> from
> John Hill in the UK. They look good and seem to be good quality but they
> are too bulky. I've set the latch plate out to its full travel and even
> slotted the holes on the RH side to gain more adjustment. It still takes
> a
> mighty slam to close the doors and with the adjustment the edge of the
> door
> protrudes out past the B pillar.
>
> The new seals are tan or autumn leaf (I don't really know) and are vinyl.
> They match the seats and interior perfectly but the original seals were a
> velour or fuzzy cloth rather than vinyl. The rear windows have the velour
> seals. The PO disposed of the original door seals so I can't reinstall
> them.
>
> A nice operating door can be a source of satisfaction but an obstinate one
> can be an infuriation.
>
> Does anyone have a set of old seals for a GT that I could try ? Looks
> aren't everything.
>
>
> Fred Pixley
> Napanee, Ontario, Canada
>
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