I have been trying to figure out the best way to get rid of the wind noise on my 63' Falcon and remember taking a video this last winter of snow literally blowing into my 63' F250 truck cab.... Any tricks to help fix a wide gap or where to buy custom or non stock rubber at??? I have looked around but i know there has to be some places you body guys frequent for problems like this. I don't mind a little ugly if it makes it less annoying and doesn't let my heat out this winter. Here is the Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYGHn5ogCOc&feature=share&list=UUp7LKSCDavzttwfWpd7Et5A
There is a product meant to fill cracks before applying caulk. It is a pliable foam circular rod, should be available at the hardware store. Pretty sure it comes in different diameters. You can cut a slot in the rubber bulb seal and insert the foam rod inside in the area and "fluff up" a flat weather strip. Use as small a piece as possible at the point of the leak, and taper the length and ends as required for a good fit.
LMC also supplies rubber parts. Many have used 3m products weather stripping.....Speedway motors also sells weather stripping.... DO a google search/ I use the aluminum type insulation sold in rolls at lowes and spray adhesive. If applied to the roof it reduces heat from the sun, and on the floor/firewall it reduces heat and road noise. any holes around cab floor in corners can be sealed with spray foam....
Yea i mean i have searched and looked but you all are pretty honest and have used the stuff. I know not all of it is good or lasts long and that's why i would rather get a honest opinion before i start buying, The belt on the budget for the car is very tight so I'm trying to avoid trial and error as much as i can.
on a tight budget,look in the weatherstrip dept at the depot.the denser the material the better ,not that cheap foam like***** 3m is good.some of that cheap stuff is like those 4th of july light with a match worms i remember.
At the dealership, a Hyundai-approved fix is dum-dum behind the weatherstrip, to help seal better. Also called "strip caulk", available at NAPA, at least. Cosmo http://www.auveco.com/ is where I bought the weatherstrip for my '61 Falcon. It's called Ford weatherstrip.
if money is tight take a look at some junk cars , see if they have anything you can install spend a bit of time making the doors close right and getting it right
Thanks guys, I have done the old bodyman trick of massaging the upper door frame back by pulling slightly all around... It helped a little but im just going to order some foam that will collapse and try that so it will do all the filling for me. I know i shouldnt be picky with a 50 year old car but the radio isnt working to drown out the noise and the 6 banger isnt loud enough either.
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