Door Seal versus window seals
p38wannabe said:
yes, it goes all around the opening of the door, attached to the body not the door itself.
Wannabe,
When looking for replacement seals, you are seeking the following items:
1. Around parameter of door, or door opening, is the door seal.
2. Around the window is the window seal.
3. The strip at the bottom of the window opening that the glass slides through on its trip up and down is the dew drip seal.
I've been restoring cars with brothers and dad since I was a little girl. It was my dad's way to interact with us kids. He called it Chevy bonding. He's inside joke. Anyway, they did the engine and electrical, I did what they called the foo foo stuff -- upholstery, carpeting, dash restoration, etc.
My Lincoln Mark VII is my first foray in to a Ford project. But I have done Chevrolet cars -- 1965 Chevelle, 1968 Impala, 1960 Corvair, 1958 Chevy pickup; 1968 VW Beatle; 1960 Renault 4CV.
One thing that is an absolute given is that aftermarket weather seals are never going to be a perfect fit. Some manufacturers are better than others. Try doing a google search and find the companies that will have you send them a cutting of your seal to get as close a match as possible.
Be leary of companies that tell you one size fits all.
Trying seaching eBay and the web for the guys that go around buying unused parts from dealers and parts stores. They will have OEM. But don't hold your breath.
Lastly, ascertain the return policy before buying; save the box and packaging it came in for returning, and remember, good enough is not good enough when it comes to seals.
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