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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Hi All, My 71 coupe doors are very hard to close . The door seals look like they were replaced when the car was painted a few years ago . My question is are there better ( softer more plyable ) seals available or are all aftermarket seals the same ? It is not the windows as it is the same with the window up or down and the door fit looks good . It is like the seals are hard to compress .

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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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I replaced mine with a set from 'Corvette Rubber' awhile back and my door close nicely without being too tight or clunky...
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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I was talked into soft seals. GLAD I was. Got them from Wilcox. Fit great. Easy on. No tape needed. Doors shut easy from the get go
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