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MG MGA - Door Seals

I've been in the archive and it appears that Todd Clarke's seals are the go to. (tho Scarborough Faire gets a mention)

Todd's website say you should have a minimum of 1/2" between the door and the flange when closed, but then it seems to suggest that the gap is 1/2" WITHOUT the panel on.

Any experience?

At its tightest point my gap is 1/4" WITH the panel on.

Thanks
Tysen McCarthy

Tysen,
You may get away with a 1/4" gap without panels but it does depend on the total thickness of the panel and vinyl trim.

I have used Todd's seals and they are excellent.

Regards
Colin
Colin Manley

Software wouldn't let me update my post, so, ....

Tysen,
You may get away with a 1/4" gap without panels but it does depend on the total thickness of the panel and vinyl trim.

I have used Todd's seals and they are excellent. By virtue of their design, and how they lay, they close the gap between a different part of the door, rather than the immediate gap between door and the pillars and sill metalwork; hard to explain. If I get the chance I'll place a photo, as fitted, to illustrate.

I found that the worst thing to affect door closure was oversized door buffers being sold.

Regards
Colin
Colin Manley

Tysen, Some time ago I drew out the dimensions for the TC seal (see pic.).

The door is on the left side but not shown. If I remember correctly the door gap to the sill was 3/8". The rubber seal of course forms to the underside of the door and not the vertical inside face.

Allow 1/8" for the panel. On mine I used 2mm millboard and the vinyl covering was a bit less than 1mm.

I remember being concerned at the time because my gap was a bit tight but all was OK in the end. The fluff compresses nicely! .................Mike



Mike Moore

Tysen
First photo of Todd's seal

Colin Manley

And the second

Colin Manley

Bit of a gap there colin, between the shut plate and the sill.
Art Pearse

Hi Barney's site covers these seals and their fitting in some detail if I remember correctly
G C Pugh

+1 Clark's. 'spensive, but good looking.
MAndrus

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