Door seals

[martinclan56]

What have others used as their door seals? In particular for an early Marina based Roadster with skinned plywood doors.
The reason I ask is that I have tried a traditional seal, the sort with a squashy foam bit that is circular in section attached to a U shaped titenfast grip, and it is a very tight fit with the seal being squashed completly.

Cheers, Robin

[greyV8pete]

I have used Phoenix Trim several times for special projects as they are in my area, but they also do mail order and have a very comprehensive stock. I suggest you use a hollow section if possible as it allows for large variations in gap. If using foam make sure you use the “skinned” version as it prevents water from soaking through!
See link below.

https://phoenixtrim.co.uk

If you print out the sample sheets on A4 the x-sections will be actual size. Peter.

[A_Hogg]

If you find something that works please post here. I don't think it's possible due to the door hinges being effectively non adjustable and that flange is a real pain in your back when you've got your head under the dash!

[duncan]

My car is not on the road yet - problems with certification

But I decided to just use a rubber seal on the vertical bit by the door handle
The car is not going to get much wet use and the running board stops anything from blowing up along the bottom.

[martinclan56]

So - here is the solution I came up with. The seal has a sponge "flap" rather than the usual large hollow foam bead. Suggested by Woolies for applications where there is not much clearance betwen the door and the frame. Seems to fit well with the prototype door cards in place, and the door closes fine.
Only time will tell if it actually keeps the weather out.

door1 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

PS - some fettling still required to line up end of doors and rear tub.