Trunk weatherstrip issue on 66
#1
Trunk weatherstrip issue on 66
I got a trunk ws from ebay for a 66 Toro that came listed as 1958-79 GM and you trim it to fit, are they all the same other than length, or is the Toro one unique? after I installed it the trunk sticks up on the side and it’s very hard to close.
Trunk from side
Trunk from side
Last edited by sgolds; May 22nd, 2021 at 08:11 AM.
#2
New weather strips take a while to flatten and conform as well as the 40-50 year originals. The deck lid on my car was extremely difficult to close after installing new weatherstripping.
It took a while before I could close it without slamming it, but now it’s as easy os the original.
It took a while before I could close it without slamming it, but now it’s as easy os the original.
Last edited by Fun71; May 23rd, 2021 at 08:17 AM.
#3
Too the type rubber used in the making of the seal is paramount. I had the same issue with a cowl seal I ordered from Steele Rubber, nothing I did prevented the hood from kicking up at the windshield. I ordered from Fusick, who claimed sold the sponge type seal. Installed it and the hood fit perfectly. I noticed recently while perusing their catalog they make the same claim about their trunk seals.
#4
New weather strips take a while to flatten and conform as well as the 40-50 year originals. The deck lid on my car was extremely difficult to close after installing new weatherstripping.
It took a while before I could close it without slamming it, but now it’s as easy os the original.
It took a while before I could close it without slamming it, but now it’s as easy os the original.
#5
I’m looking at your pics on a phone so I can’t really tell if the weatherstripping is installed correctly. It’s easy to install with the wrong part in the channel. The curved, sorta pointed part is supposed to contact the deck lid. I can’t tell from the pics if it’s installed correctly.
This may help:
https://metrommp.com/trunk-weatherst...llation-guide/
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This may help:
https://metrommp.com/trunk-weatherst...llation-guide/
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Last edited by Fun71; May 23rd, 2021 at 07:55 PM.
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