Hudson 1948 Commodore, Service Manual

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17 BODY MANUAL
NOTE: On some of the early models it may be necessary
to drill the two 7/64" holes when installing t he latest
type weatherstrip. See Figure 29 for location of the two
holes.
2. Apply rubber cement to door pillar and to weatherstrip.
Allow cement to become tacky before attaching weath-
erstrip to body door pillar.
3. Attach clips in drilled holes using two No.
6 x 1/4" Phillips binding head sheet metal screws.
4. Press weatherstrip into position working from attaching
clips towards both ends.
5. Trim the upper end of the weatherstrip to f o 11 o w the
contour of the door opening weatherstrip as shown in
Figure 26, Insert 2.
FIGURE 30
REAR DOOR FRONT
WEATHERSTRIP
(All Models 1948 thru 1953
Except 1C, 2C)
REMOVE AND REPLACE
1. Remove old weatherstrip by straightening attaching
clips.
2. Remove all old cement from metal.
3. Apply rubber cement to weatherstrip and
door channel but do not install weatherstrip until cement
becomes tacky.
4. Install weatherstrip inserting clips in order shown,
Figure 30, working rubber firmly into channel.
NOTE: If it is necessary to drill these holes on some of
the early models, drill four 1/4" holes spacing holes as
shown in Figure 30.
DOOR PANEL BOTTOM
WEATHERSTRIP
(All Models 1948 thru 1953
Except 1C, 2C)
REMOVE AND REPLACE
After the door opening weatherstrips and pillar seals
have been installed and doors checked for proper closing
and alignment, check the sealing quality of the door
bottom weatherstrip using a shipper's tag or calling card
.010" thick, placing the card between the double lipped
weatherstrip and rocker panel extension. If sealing is
correct, card can be pulled out with little effort but cannot
be inserted without reopening the door.
If the weatherstrip does not contact throughout the entire
length, install a new double-lip type rubber as follows:
1. Remove the stainless steel (painted) moulding from
bottom of door. Use a hardwood wedge to lightly pry
off the moulding.
2. Use a small sharp chisel to remove the flared ends of
the weatherstrip rivets at the moulding retainers and
remove retainers.
3. Remove the weatherstrip.
NOTE: The weatherstrip is cemented as well as riveted
and it is necessary to pry the weatherstrip loose from
inside of door. Care should be used when prying to
eliminate any distortion of the door outer panel.
4. Remove old cement, dirt and rust and apply rubber
cement to the double-lip type weatherstrip and to the
door. Cement should be applied to the top and outside
of weatherstrip for its entire length and positioned as
shown in insert, Figure 31.
NOTE: Allow cement to become tacky before installing
weatherstrip.