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1957 weatherstripping

Started by 57 Coupe, February 08, 2018, 05:27:09 PM

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57 Coupe

I am having what seems to be an insurmountable problem.  I am replacing the weatherstripping on my 1957 Coupe De Ville two door.  I am unable to get the weatherstripping between the door & back side window to line up to prevent air or water from coming thru.  The gaps between the door & body are evenly spaced.  I have tried Steele replacements but with no success.  Hope someone will help me with the answer.  Thanks!!!!

Cadillac Jack 82


I have the same issue during heavy rain.  Perhaps its a design flaw or poor reproduction parts?  I would like to know how to fix this as well.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"
1964 Cadillac SDV "Rosalie"
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado "Sienna"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Cpe
1940 Chevrolet Cpe
1941 Ford 11Y
1954 Buick 48D
1955 Cadillac CDV
1955 Packard Clipper
1957 Cadillac Series 62
1962 VW Bug
1962 Dodge 880
1966 Mercury Montclair
1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1977 Lincoln MKV

Jon S

Design flaw - no. Reproduction parts for some reason are close but no cigar when it comes to fit and function. That is why NOS parts are so expensive. It's unfortunate reproduction parts can't follow the original specifications. Even reproduction floor mats for my 1958 do not replicate my originals.
Jon

1958 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1981 Corvette
2004 Mustang GT

57 Coupe

Thanks for the suggestion concerning the weatherstripping.  Does anyone know who might carry the NOS that I need?  Thanks!!!!

Mike Josephic CLC #3877

#4
I purchased every piece of replacement rubber for
my '55 Eldorado from Steel and did not have any
issues. 

Assuming you had the car totally taken apart for
your restoration, did you align the doors, windows,
etc. back to original tolerances as per the shop
manual?  If not, that is most likely the problem.

Mike
1955 Cadillac Eldorado
1973 Cadillac Eldorado
1995 Cadillac Seville
2004 Escalade
1997 GMC Suburban 4X4, 454 engine, 3/4 ton
custom built by Santa Fe in Evansville, IN
2011 Buick Lucerne CX
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