natty Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi Folks I have just fitted some new door seals to my 13/60 herald saloon but now i can not shut the doors without giving them a good slam. I bought them from MEV spares. My question is are they the wronge ones,has anyone had the same problem as me and if so how did you cure it, i was thinking maybe i should have bought them from canley classics or rimmer brothers. Any help would be great cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Are the rubber bits tubelike? If so they are the same as supplied by many people. However, IIRC original ones have a lip. Bill at Rarebits is the man for all things Herald. may not be as cheap as ebay, but not much more. But he ONLY sells quality stuff, especially seals. I doubt you can return them just because the are not original in style. You can knock the metal lip that the seals push onto back inwards a little using a hammer and bit of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks for you advise. As you said it pays to spend that extra bit of cash for the real McCoy. Thanks again for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 the seal Rare Bits 4 Classics http://www.rarebits4classics.co.uk/ well know supplier of original spec components . market does replecate the orininals the singl e flip/lipped seal takes the ballon out of the bubble seals most will purport to being correct, fit Bills lipseal and door shuts will be a nice tolerable clunk not the wham bang slam that many end up with. many of us have been down this learning curve over the years . another good place to have a browse at thousands of original seal extrusions and contours is http://www.coh-baines.co.uk/ Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Can I get this week's award for reviving an old thread? Who is selling the flap-type door seals these days? Can't locate any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) co baines single flip here is their triumph listed stuff Triumph Classic Car Rubber Seals and Profiles (coh-baines.co.uk) door seals need to browse the extrusion forms like Pete Edited July 12, 2023 by Pete Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Thanks Pete; that DX73 rings a bell; I've just done a forum search and it seems to be the job. Now I'll have to work out how much I need for a saloon / estate (plus the rear hatch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Sorry to butt in. I hate having to slam shut the doors on my Herald convertible which, from what I read above, is likely caused by the non-original door seals. Is the DX73 profile suitable for a Herald convertible? Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 certainly yes if unsure C O Baines will send you a small sample if you give them a call any single flip seal is more as it should be , never designed for balloon/tubed type profiles that too many sell as replacements Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Thanks very much Pete. After 35years of slamming the doors its well worth a shot. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 Feel free to butt in, it's what the forum's all about!! I've just fitted DX73 to both my Heralds, fits great and allows for better adjustment of the door profiles when closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 (edited) i was sold door seals for the 2000 completely wrong with v wedge supposed to slide in the C channel retainer got told it takes over an hout to lever it in each door even advised to take the doors off !!!! just like on the triumph assy line i dont think CO Baines to the rescue find a seal with the appropriate T profile retainer takes about 5 mins to fit with the door still in place does anyone listen ...... The Baines area rep was in the area and called in for cuppa and see how it all went ....brilliant service they dont list all seal/vehicle compatibility but the web site is an easy search for what you need get this in your little black book of supplies Rubbers Extrusions, Seals and Profiles Manufacturer - COH Baines (coh-baines.co.uk) Pete Edited July 11 by Pete Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Thanks Pete Ordered the DX73 door seals from Bines yesterday, they arrived this morning and I've just finished fitting the first one. Excellent! However I also included in my order the header seal for the soft top and its different from the existing rubbish one and don't know which way round it should be fitted so I impose on you yet again. Which way please "A" or "B"? Ta Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 (edited) Dave That's not the header rail seal, its the door glass seal to the Hood frame channels? This is what you need for the Header Rail:- https://coh-baines.co.uk/products/black-epdm-u-channel-16mm-wide-x-15mm-high-srs155 Regards Gary Edited July 12 by Gary Flinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Thanks Gary. The aluminium channel along the front of the hood is the same profile as that at the side. I can see how the profile of the rubber which I have is held in place by the two channels along the edge of the aluminium but how is the correct one along the header rail held in place? Ta Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, daveg said: Thanks Gary. The aluminium channel along the front of the hood is the same profile as that at the side. I can see how the profile of the rubber which I have is held in place by the two channels along the edge of the aluminium but how is the correct one along the header rail held in place? Ta Dave The reproduction header rail seals are held in place by squeezing them into the metal channel section fixed along the header rail, I think I squeezed it in one side then used a blunt old screwdriver to ease them into position on the other side of the channel. I've read the original seal profile was similar to the door channel seals were they fit in the channel section, more like an upside down 'T' Section if that makes sense. I suppose you could use glue (Evo stick) as well to hold them in place too if you want extra security. Regards Gary Edited July 12 by Gary Flinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Many thanks Gary I'll order up the correct one. Ta Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 22 hours ago, Gary Flinn said: Dave That's not the header rail seal, its the door glass seal to the Hood frame channels? This is what you need for the Header Rail:- https://coh-baines.co.uk/products/black-epdm-u-channel-16mm-wide-x-15mm-high-srs155 Regards Gary Looks like the roof to frame seal from the saloon / estate? Either way you're correct that the u-channel is the one you need and it's self-evident as to how it fits, once you see it in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 Thanks for your help folks. One, hopefully the last question, what is the current way round for the seal between the hood frame and the window glass? Currently it has been fitted with the "B" side towards the glass. Ta, DaveG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 19 hours ago, daveg said: Thanks for your help folks. One, hopefully the last question, what is the current way round for the seal between the hood frame and the window glass? Currently it has been fitted with the "B" side towards the glass. Ta, DaveG Dave That's the way I fitted mine. Regards Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveg Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 Thanks Gary, I'll leave them as is. Thanks Pete, replacing the door seal with DX73 worked a treat and not having to slam the doors shut is wonderful. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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