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How to Replace the Vent Weatherstripping on a 1957 Chevy

You can replace the vent weatherstripping on your 57 Chevy right from your home garage, saving yourself some money. Weatherstripping is important because it keeps out wind, moisture, rain and snow via a tight seal between your window and door. Vent weatherstripping keeps the elements out until it becomes cracked with age. You only need a few inexpensive items that can be purchased from any auto parts store to complete this job.

Instructions

1

Check all of the windows weatherstripping by rolling down the windows. If the weatherstripping is cracked or hard, it needs to be replaced.

2

Use a utility knife and needle-nose pliers to remove the old, cracked, brittle weatherstripping. Do this by cutting underneath the weatherstripping with the utility knife and pulling the stripping out of the channel with needle-nose pliers.

3

Scrape any old glue off the door frame, using the utility knife.

4

Spread a thin layer of glue on the door frame and the mounting side of the weatherstripping. Let the glue dry until it is tacky to the touch. Slide the weatherstripping into the door frame using the needle-nose pliers. Use your fingers to press the two glued surfaces together. Repeat for the other side of the door frame.

5

Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the remaining windows that need weatherstripping.

6

Wait 30 minutes, then caully roll up the windows. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours before rolling windows down.

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