In search of a discontinued part

[Stockgmc]

I am in search of the black plastic strips that are on the inside edge of the doors and close against the weatherstrips by the windshield. Any help as to where to find these would be greatly appreciated. Door seal retainer plate part #15725399. I haven’t found them in aftermarket and it looks like they were discontinued from gm in 2010.

 

[1998_K1500_Sub]

Walking the local junkyard isn't an option?

I know that it's not always possible to scavenge parts from a junkyard donor, but I have to ask.

 

[Stockgmc]

It is but they are almost impossible to remove without breaking them. They are held on with double sided tape and you can’t get at the tape with an exacto knife because of the small lip on them.

 

[Caman96]

What about LMC or a heat gun to remove donor?

 

[NorthState]

What about LMC or a heat gun to remove donor?

I’m with Caman96 on a heat gun… that is, if you have a junk yard with a 110v close to your donor truck. Depends on how bad you want them.

 

[1998_K1500_Sub]

I've occasionally set up an eBay search which sends me an email whenever the search turns up a "hit". I did this most recently when trying to find 1998 K1500 front brake rotor splash guards (mine were very rusted).

You might do the same for part number you've given. A week, or month, or two or three years may go by, but you might meet with success.

Otherwise, find a junkyard donor or someone on Craig's list parting one out, so that you can doctor the old ones from the vehicle.

This is not what you wanted to hear I'm sure.

 

[Stockgmc]

What about LMC or a heat gun to remove donor?

I’ve looked at LMC but they aren’t available. A heat gun might do the trick but they are very thin and become brittle with time. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Stockgmc]

I've occasionally set up an eBay search which sends me an email whenever the search turns up a "hit". I did this most recently when trying to find 1998 K1500 front brake rotor splash guards (mine were very rusted).

You might do the same for part number you've given. A week, or month, or two or three years may go by, but you might meet with success.

Otherwise, find a junkyard donor or someone on Craig's list parting one out, so that you can doctor the old ones from the vehicle.

This is not what you wanted to hear I'm sure.

I didn’t know eBay had that option. Thanks for the advice!

 

[1998_K1500_Sub]

I didn’t know eBay had that option. Thanks for the advice!

Click on "Save this search" after executing the search for the first time and take the option to receive emails.

 

[Stockgmc]

Click on "Save this search" after executing the search for the first time and take the option to receive emails.

Thanks. Appreciate the help