Slim,
You can adjust the latch plate on the cab by loosening the screws and moving
the latch plate in. Just move it slightly and retighten and readjust as
necessary. I had the same problem with new weather-stripping that I put on
my doors.
Jon 50 3104
Chicago burbs
----- Original Message -----
From: "Slim" <loebig@earthlink.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 7:51 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Fw: door weatherstripping
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Slim
> To: old-chevy-truck@egroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 6:37 PM
> Subject: door weatherstripping
>
>
> I recently purchased a 1952 Chev half ton and the previous owner never
> finished the project.
> The problem is the doors closing. doors have been sandblasted cleaned
> repainted,
> hinges rebuilt new springs then installed weather-stripping
> The installation of the weather-stripping looks excellent.
> when the door is closed and latched tightly standing at the rear of the
truck
> looking forward there is approx a quarter of an inch further the door
should
> go shut.
> Has anyone had this problem. I assume the weather-strip is too thick.
> If I remove and re-install new where should I buy it
> so it is the proper thickness? which vendor do you recommend
> Somewhat a perfectionist
> Slim
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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