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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: Angela on May 28, 2013, 04:22:47 PM

Title: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: Angela on May 28, 2013, 04:22:47 PM

In the assembly diagrams there is a lower inside seal shown, PN C7WB-6520272-3, attached to the bottom of the door with six phosphate screws. There is a note specifying it is only used when "R.P.O. moulding floor side member is not installed". What does that mean? What does "R.P.O" stand for? I suspect Rocker Panel comes into play here...

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: CharlesTurner on May 28, 2013, 04:51:29 PM

RPO is Regular Production Option   

Basically, something that is checked off on the dealer order sheet.

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: Angela on May 29, 2013, 09:57:57 AM

Regular production option...... hmmmm, interesting. Thanks! That's neat to know.

So in this case, does the "RPO" refer to the rocker panel / sill plate molding? In other words, was there an option that deleted that aluminum molding and when that was the case they installed this additional door seal? I don't understand why the lack of the molding would require an additional door seal. Perhaps I'm running down the wrong rabbit hole....

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: CharlesTurner on May 29, 2013, 11:15:26 AM

Have no idea on this.  Probably an example of why the assembly manuals should be used with caution, but I'm sure there is probably an explanation.  I don't have a copy of the manuals for '67.  Maybe someone can post up a pic of that page?

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: J_Speegle on May 29, 2013, 06:56:39 PM

Quote from: Angela on May 28, 2013, 04:22:47 PM

In the assembly diagrams there is a lower inside seal shown, PN C7WB-6520272-3, attached to the bottom of the door with six phosphate screws. There is a note specifying it is only used when "R.P.O. moulding floor side member is not installed". What does that mean? What does "R.P.O" stand for? I suspect Rocker Panel comes into play here...

The seal sounds like the lower seal used for a short period in 69. Never seen one or holes for one on a 67-8 door.

Maybe another mistake in the assembly manuals - not the first :(

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: Angela on May 30, 2013, 10:40:17 AM

Jeff, this particular '67 car DOES have the holes drilled at the bottom of the door, as described in the 67 assembly diagram. I can certainly post a picture if you're interested.

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: CharlesTurner on May 30, 2013, 05:26:15 PM

There's an NOS pair of these currently on ebay.  Search by the part number.

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: J_Speegle on May 30, 2013, 08:52:54 PM

Quote from: Angela on May 30, 2013, 10:40:17 AM

Jeff, this particular '67 car DOES have the holes drilled at the bottom of the door, as described in the 67 assembly diagram. I can certainly post a picture if you're interested.

Yes and please remind us of when and where it was built.

Thanks

Title: Re: Door Seal, inside lower C7WB-6520272-3
Post by: Angela on May 31, 2013, 12:19:23 PM

SanJose, June 30, 1967