Trouble fitting doors with new seals

[zachreini]

What’s up everyone! I got new weatherstripping, window rubbers, etc. and I’m having trouble fitting the doors on with the new seals. Doesn’t seem like they want to fully close with the new weatherstripping. 
 

Any tips or tricks? 

[datzenmike]

I doubt they were a Nissan made perfect match, but just Taiwan close. This was the 520? Did you compare them to the old ones for thickness and compressability? 

[zachreini]

The truck didn’t have any seals on it when I got it. They were all rotted out.  Yes it’s for a 520

[zachreini]

If I remember correctly, I ordered them from New Datsun Parts

[datzenmike]

 

I would think that if the part is original it would fit. Their site claims to buy from suppliers, no mention of Nissan. Anyone can call themselves Datsun Parts. The supplier may have the mold for the seals but all it takes is the rubber too thick or slightly stiffer foam inside and the door won't compress it properly.

[zachreini]

5 minutes ago, datzenmike said:

 

I would think that if the part is original it would fit. Their site claims to buy from suppliers, no mention of Nissan. Anyone can call themselves Datsun Parts. The supplier may have the mold for the seals but all it takes it the rubber too thick or slightly stiffer foam inside and the door won't compress it properly.

Thank you for the info. What options do I have to remedy this?

[datzenmike]

Is the seal hollow or foam filled???

[zachreini]

This is a cross section of the seal

 

[thisismatt]

The only door seals they list are aftermarket.  Are you able to force the door closed all the way?  The door strikes can be adjusted I believe...

[zachreini]

I adjusted the door strikes and both hinges with no success. I did get it to "shut" but the door and the body were not flush. About 1/2" proud

[datzenmike]

Do you have a piece of the original to see how they are different?