Stubborn Cab-back gasket removal

[utherjorge]

On the back of the cab, and under the cap, I have a gasket that came off completely on the driver's side. At the center, though, it became pretty solid, and the whole passenger side appears to have been super-glued on.

1. Is that how it was supposed to feel against the metal from the factory? There seems to be no give to it.

2. Short of flap-wheeling the prick off, is there a simpler method to get these off that I don't know? All other gaskets came off with essentially a simple pull, but not this side.

Thanks!

 

[mpio13]

razor blade?

 

[utherjorge]

No, they're on there with what looks like super glue. I can use the drill and flap wheel, but I guess I'm interested to know if they're like this from the factory

 

[Deuling]

Mine was the same way. It caused alot of rot along that seal line in mine too. Make sure to get it scraped out good, i used a wire wheel to get the small stuff. Get a good layer of paint down and kill any rust you can if you find any.

 

[utherjorge]

Gonna do what I did for the floor: por-15, por-putty the holes, rust bullet over that, then paint.

That wire that goes through the center: is there enough space under the molding inside to run it inside the whole way, and not have to pop out the back?

 

[Deuling]

Idk, i didnt try it. Def woulda made putting the new seal in easier lol. I think i unhooked it and pulled it out until i put everything back together, but i dont remember

 

[utherjorge]

Having that stupid wire goes against any knowledge I have of wiring in general; just a poor design. I'm gonna try to go under the trim. Here's to hoping!

 

[Deuling]

I dont see why it wouldnt work. Idk why i didnt try it lol. It was such a pain to get that side of the seal to stay down with that wire in the way.

 

[Blue85]

Did you try something like Goo-gone or Krud Kutter?