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**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-14-2023, 02:22 AM

Outer seals that wipe against the rollup window are getting crispy. I searched the forum and as of 2Y ago it didn't seem like anyone liked theirs that much.
Anyone have window seals they like, or does it just not matter that much?

Threads from 2021 I found:
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=821555
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=818122

**Richard** · 12-14-2023, 03:19 AM

If your order from a forum vender like Wess @ Classic Heartbeat or GMC Pauls I think you can be assured that it is the best available. I use Classic parts a lot because they tend to have better shipping prices and results are mostly positive.

Casper42 · 12-14-2023, 09:55 PM

I'm rather curious about this slightly modern product. it seems that it might be a nice item. https://fatfender.com/collections/ex...indow-seal-kit

**derotoreut** · 12-14-2023, 10:58 PM

Subscribed. I'm looking as well. It seems that no one was really satisfied. I saw the ones at fatfender, but I'm just not sure about those. I wasn't crazy about gluing the felts in.

**dmjlambert** · 12-14-2023, 11:45 PM

Here is my experience with Precision. The fit was OK but required some trimming and alteration. You can't just put it in as it came out of the package. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=738367

71 C20 CS · 12-15-2023, 12:06 AM

I bought some on Classic Industries and had no problems with them.

howzzzit · 12-15-2023, 01:46 AM

I tried LMC and Steele rubber. Both junk. I'm using Precision and have only installed the inners. Worked fine with no cutting. Tried to cut the others as they were way too long. I found them impossible to do a decent cut. Here's a pretty good Brothers video on installation. Make sure your slots in the door are flat or the trim won't be against the door like it should be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3wTuTY3HZM

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-20-2023, 03:43 PM

Appreciate the feedback.
Windshield started leaking, is it worth just buying the whole set and doing a "while yer at it" replacement, or do y'all just replace them as they fail?

**dmjlambert** · 12-20-2023, 07:50 PM

How flexible is the windshield gasket? Or is it old and cracked? I ask because even with a new gasket it may leak. There is a black butyl rubber sealant that can be applied to seal it in the last few inches leading to the corners. Google or search on the forum for CRL windshield sealant. I have a tube of it I have not used yet but plan to use as soon as I get a round tuit.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-20-2023, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

How flexible is the windshield gasket? Or is it old and cracked? I ask because even with a new gasket it may leak. There is a black butyl rubber sealant that can be applied to seal it in the last few inches leading to the corners. Google or search on the forum for CRL windshield sealant. I have a tube of it I have not used yet but plan to use as soon as I get a round tuit.

it's in that tween stage, not exactly supple, but not hard and cracked yet. I'll try the sealant, thx

**Richard** · 12-23-2023, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

it's in that tween stage, not exactly supple, but not hard and cracked yet. I'll try the sealant, thx

Couple things on the windshield. Factory installation shows using the butyl sealant at the corners as suggested. If your windshield is aftermarket (all replacements are) It is probably thinner than the stock windshield. A stock gasket and from what I understand all replacement gaskets are made to accept stock thickness glass, so sealing problems can occur.

12-14-2023, 02:22 AM	#1
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 426	window seals Outer seals that wipe against the rollup window are getting crispy. I searched the forum and as of 2Y ago it didn't seem like anyone liked theirs that much. Anyone have window seals they like, or does it just not matter that much? Threads from 2021 I found: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=821555 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=818122

12-14-2023, 03:19 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,723	Re: window seals If your order from a forum vender like Wess @ Classic Heartbeat or GMC Pauls I think you can be assured that it is the best available. I use Classic parts a lot because they tend to have better shipping prices and results are mostly positive. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

12-14-2023, 09:55 PM	#3
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 312	Re: window seals I'm rather curious about this slightly modern product. it seems that it might be a nice item. https://fatfender.com/collections/ex...indow-seal-kit __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

12-14-2023, 10:58 PM	#4
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,847	Re: window seals Subscribed. I'm looking as well. It seems that no one was really satisfied. I saw the ones at fatfender, but I'm just not sure about those. I wasn't crazy about gluing the felts in. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

12-14-2023, 11:45 PM	#5
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,583	Re: window seals Here is my experience with Precision. The fit was OK but required some trimming and alteration. You can't just put it in as it came out of the package. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=738367 Last edited by dmjlambert; 12-15-2023 at 01:56 AM.

12-15-2023, 12:06 AM	#6
71 C20 CS Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Location: Seattle Posts: 13	Re: window seals I bought some on Classic Industries and had no problems with them.

12-15-2023, 01:46 AM	#7
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 311	Re: window seals I tried LMC and Steele rubber. Both junk. I'm using Precision and have only installed the inners. Worked fine with no cutting. Tried to cut the others as they were way too long. I found them impossible to do a decent cut. Here's a pretty good Brothers video on installation. Make sure your slots in the door are flat or the trim won't be against the door like it should be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3wTuTY3HZM

12-20-2023, 03:43 PM	#8
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 426	Re: window seals Appreciate the feedback. Windshield started leaking, is it worth just buying the whole set and doing a "while yer at it" replacement, or do y'all just replace them as they fail? __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350

12-20-2023, 07:50 PM	#9
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,583	Re: window seals How flexible is the windshield gasket? Or is it old and cracked? I ask because even with a new gasket it may leak. There is a black butyl rubber sealant that can be applied to seal it in the last few inches leading to the corners. Google or search on the forum for CRL windshield sealant. I have a tube of it I have not used yet but plan to use as soon as I get a round tuit.



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