georgehafe

1963 convertible, I really don't want because I have no idea how to. But will it save time and come out better if I take the doors off and install new weatherstrip or just do it with them on. Thanks guys

A-Snake

No reason to remove the doors, none.

rtruman

I think this is going to be a long restoration .Heck No

georgehafe

LOL, The reason I asked is I have read a post on here saying its really difficult with the doors on. Glad I have people saying different.

Nowhere Man

With a little masking tape, thinking and planning your next couple of steps it can be done with the doors on the car. If I can do it so can you

georgehafe

Thanks

Bluestripe67

Think long and hard about this. Dennis

jprop

I just did mine. It is more difficult with the doors on but it is not "really difficult".

georgehafe

Why do you say that Dennis

gcb1966

I'd leave the doors on. IMO having to re-align the doors is a bigger pain in the butt,

Big Hit

Did my 63 SWC last year.
Plane it out, seam at the bottom.
Do it in steps, only glue top first...then side...ETC.
Because the glue can cause a real mess.

Take your time,

vettsplit 63

The hardest part is at the front of the door, where there isn't much room to work between the fender and the area you are glueing. But it isn't particularly hard if you are even halfway handy. Just a little stressful. I have done several coupes, and never have I pulled a door off to do that.

rtruman

Let glue set up for 10 minutes you don't need much it will be tacky to stay there as you go around door .Go slow also don't load up too much glue you don't want it to spread out . Don't worry about mess till done use liquor thinner to wipe clean don't get any on outside paint .

Bluestripe67

If you go to the other thread (posted by vipergts) about weatherstrip you can see my thoughts. Dennis

adurso19@yahoo.com

I have to agree with gcb 1966. Putting the weatherstrip on with the doors on will seem like a breeze compared to getting the doors lined up after taking them off. When I bought my 1960 I had to install the 1958 door that came with it. Never want to do that again! PS. Awesome looking car.

rtruman

I would do with out Weather-strip before I would take doors of a Midyear Corvette.

1snake

Seriously? I wouldn't consider replacing the W/S with the door on the car. Simply drill a 1/8" locating hole in each hinge prior to removing the door and it will go back in the original position without effort. I've done lots of cars that way with ZERO issues. That being said, the OP's post doesn't instill confidence in his mechanical ability.

georgehafe

Seems like some are one way some the other. My familiarization with C2 are very much lacking as I have had it now for about two weeks. I have read in previous posts, older ones, that taking off the door was the way to go. I will leave the door on and do it that way, as I feel thats the easiest way to do it. Thanks for all the replies and help.

MAD IN NC

If gaps are good why chance messing them up.... do it on car

Crunch527

I do them with the doors on the car so I don't have to worry about dicking up the door paint and aligning gaps...easy enough to set a door across a couple padded saw horses but removing the doors adds more tasks. I do remove the convertible top lid though.

GO SLOW, do small sections at a time, and do some dry runs before you apply the glue so you have everything worked out. Otherwise you risk getting the UNREMOVABLE adhesive in the wrong places. I also use some painters tape along the way to ensure the areas I have glued, don't pop off...this will save you a lot of stress.