Lower Door Weatherstrip

[Tubby]

I have a 1939 Delux Tudor and I am replacing the door weatherstrip. I have gotten to the lower door weatherstrip, which is attached to the body. There is a stainless(?) trim piece which seems to captivate the lower door rubber. Does this strip need to be removed to replace the rubber, and if so, how do I remove it?

 

[19Fordy]

Check Bob Drake's website. He used to sell just the rubber which you could then use to replace just your old rubber. I think now he sells only the complete scuff plate with the rubber. When you remove the strip, the rubber comes with it as the rubber is attached to the strip. Just unscrew the screws that hold the strip to the floor.
https://www.bobdrake.com/40scuffplates

 

[Tubby]

I don't have the screws attaching the scuff plate you show in your pictures. I don't know which installation is standard, but I still need to understand how to remove my metal strips (scuff plate?) I really don't want to bend/destroy that strip.

 

[19Fordy]

Tubby, Maybe 39's are different. Look under your car and feel around for what's holding your scuff plates in place. Post photos of your situation, if possible. I think there should be screws.
https://www.ecklers.com/shop/ford/1...d-trim.html/interior-parts-and-trim_door.html Also, look through this selection.
https://cgfordparts.com/wwwsectionfiles/cg_cat1_door_scuff_plates.html

 

[Kube]

1939 is a bit different than 1940. However, they are so similar, many folks believe them to be the same. The difference is in the mounting.

I'd suggest you purchase new COMPLETE sill plates with integral seals. They are not expensive.

Replacing just the seal can often prove to be a pain in the butt.

 

[fordor41]

I would assume they're attached like a '41. remove the screws and scuff plate comes off with another plate underneath that the weatherstrip is attached too.

 

[marko39]

the rubber and stainless strip are one piece and attach with about 8 small screws. some of these will be hard to remove if orriginal like mine were. Drake lists new seals in his cat.

 

[Kube]

I would assume they're attached like a '41. remove the screws and scuff plate comes off with another plate underneath that the weatherstrip is attached too.

Nope.

 

[Tubby]

I am including photos of the scuff pad and rubber. There appears to be no screws visible from the inside of the car. Don't know if this represents original equipment, but again would like to have recommendations as to the removal, before I possibly ruin a piece of trim.

 

[Ben38]

Going by memory on my 38 - lift up the rubber and see if there are sheet metal screws underneath going into the rail

 

[Tubby]

I have found the attachment screws, they are under the rubber and attach to the door jam, thanks for the responses

 

[Tubby]

Ok, I have installed the lower door seals, thanks to the help here in the forum. Now the door requires significant force to close, and the force required to open with the inside door handle is excessive. The old rubber is the same as the new one I installed, except that it was flattened (because it was old, I guess) as opposed to the rounded profile of the new one (obtained through Steele). Has anyone had this problem, if so is there a way to relax the curve in the rubber, or is this just a matter of time?

 

[19Fordy]

Park your car in the hot sun and over time the new rubber will fit "snug as a bug in a rug". Resist the temptation to trim it.