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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: alanmac on February 22, 2021, 01:28:07 PM

Title: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: alanmac on February 22, 2021, 01:28:07 PM

Hi All, I see under my door there are 7 screw holes spaced evenly along the bottom.  Was there a plastic piece that was assembled there? Any info on this is appreciated.  Alan   

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal
Post by: 69GT350H on February 22, 2021, 02:53:18 PM

Thanks to

M A R C U S   A N G H E L

http://anghelrestorations.com/uploads/3/5/1/2/35122002/door_seals_v1.1.pdf

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: alanmac on February 22, 2021, 03:30:42 PM

Awesome, this clears it up for me.  Since my car is a Mach1, as per the article these were not put on.  My driver door is original to the car and has no holes.  I replaced my my passenger door with a door I picked from a junkyard years ago for $25, it has the holes.  Thank you.  Alan

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: J_Speegle on February 22, 2021, 05:14:21 PM

From your description I see you were looking for the rubber piece rather than the plastic trim piece for the Mach I

Altered your title to reflect this for future viewers ;)

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: alanmac on February 22, 2021, 05:32:20 PM

Thanks Jeff, I was under the impression it was ridged plastic but it makes sense its rubber. 

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: J_Speegle on February 22, 2021, 07:58:10 PM

Quote from: alanmac on February 22, 2021, 05:32:20 PM

Thanks Jeff, I was under the impression it was ridged plastic but it makes sense its rubber.

Yes fairly stiff rubber not soft like door weather stripping

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: specialed on February 23, 2021, 12:21:02 AM

Scott  muscle car reseach makes the 70 mach 1 trim piece i think.

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: J_Speegle on February 23, 2021, 03:17:02 PM

Quote from: specialed on February 23, 2021, 12:21:02 AM

Scott  muscle car reseach makes the 70 mach 1 trim piece i think.

Correct. That is the thin plastic trim that goes above the rocker cladding on the top edge of the rocker panel where it curves onto the sill

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: alanmac on February 23, 2021, 04:41:39 PM

This inquiry was for the rubber strip held on my 7 screws under the door of the bottom.  69GT350H provided the correct information.  Thanks for everyone's feedback. 

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: specialed on February 23, 2021, 05:04:42 PM

You asked about the plastic piece assembled under door and thats why i told u scott h made that plastic trim part if u were missing it. The 7 screws were for the rubber strip that was on all cars BUT 70 mach 1s since the 70 mach1 unique plastic piece took the place of the regular mustang rubber strip. This is called out in the 70 assembly manuals.

Title: Re: Door bottom rubber seal?
Post by: alanmac on February 23, 2021, 05:25:51 PM

I have the plastic piece from Scott H that fits on the door jam top edge and under the rocker side moulding.  Nice piece and look authentic.