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project72lwb · 05-03-2002, 05:28 PM

I had a "professional glass shop" install new weatherstrip around the windshield and rear glass. However, during rain storms the windshield leaks in the bottom corner and the rear glass seal leaks from both bottom corners. Has anyone else had this problem ? Did I get some poor weatherstrip or poor service from the shop?

KNUCKLEHEAD · 05-03-2002, 05:38 PM

I would try my best to take it back and have them do it again. The only big problem that I can think of is that the shop may not have properly prepared the surface, ie; rust or improper or no urithane sealant. Rust in the corners is a big problem in the 67 to 72 truck, especialy in the front lower corners of the windshield

tom hand · 05-03-2002, 05:52 PM

Have you resealed the rain gutter on top of the truck? This is a bigger site of leaks than the weatherstriping. It will appear that it is coming from the weather stiriping but it is not. I would bet that is were your leak is coming from.

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

project72lwb · 05-03-2002, 05:59 PM

What is the proper material and procedure for resealing the rain gutters. There are some areas that are deteriorated but I never thought of it being a point of entry for water. I can however visually see the water seep between the glass and seal on the rear window. All thoughts on fixing this are appreciated.

Andy4639 · 05-03-2002, 06:16 PM

I just got done fixing my own front window. I too had a shop come out and replace it first, and afterward every time it rained it would leak. I had them at the house 3 times and never fixed it. Every time they said they put sealer along the top of the glass, well guess what? They never did, I did it myself and nomore leaks, been about a month now. I would think this is what's wrong with yours also, These guy's around here in sc say they don't like using sealer, after I called and complained.

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Andy
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jku72 · 05-04-2002, 08:22 AM

Same problem here, new rubber needs sealant, and a shop manual from 1970 confirms that sealant should be there, but many newer shops "forgot" how to do the oldies, and need coaching. I had to ride their ass the whole time to get them to do it, they tried every excuse, finnally threats worked.

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jku
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**PICKMUP** · 05-07-2002, 03:49 AM

These WS are leakers! Most shops have to reseal several times. One shop finally took it all back out-sealed the glass to the gasket-put it back & sealed body to the gasket. I just make sure the company/shop guarantees no leaks as long as their WS is in the vehicle. Good companies will.

05-03-2002, 05:28 PM	#1
project72lwb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: owasso, ok Posts: 30	new weatherstrip still leaks I had a "professional glass shop" install new weatherstrip around the windshield and rear glass. However, during rain storms the windshield leaks in the bottom corner and the rear glass seal leaks from both bottom corners. Has anyone else had this problem ? Did I get some poor weatherstrip or poor service from the shop? __________________ 68 chevelle(garage queen) 72 cheyenne super(driver) Owasso, Oklahoma

05-03-2002, 05:52 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Have you resealed the rain gutter on top of the truck? This is a bigger site of leaks than the weatherstriping. It will appear that it is coming from the weather stiriping but it is not. I would bet that is were your leak is coming from. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-03-2002, 05:59 PM	#4
project72lwb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: owasso, ok Posts: 30	What is the proper material and procedure for resealing the rain gutters. There are some areas that are deteriorated but I never thought of it being a point of entry for water. I can however visually see the water seep between the glass and seal on the rear window. All thoughts on fixing this are appreciated. __________________ 68 chevelle(garage queen) 72 cheyenne super(driver) Owasso, Oklahoma

05-03-2002, 06:16 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	I just got done fixing my own front window. I too had a shop come out and replace it first, and afterward every time it rained it would leak. I had them at the house 3 times and never fixed it. Every time they said they put sealer along the top of the glass, well guess what? They never did, I did it myself and nomore leaks, been about a month now. I would think this is what's wrong with yours also, These guy's around here in sc say they don't like using sealer, after I called and complained. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html]www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html[/URL" TARGET=_blank> [URL=http://www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639]www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639</A> __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-04-2002, 08:22 AM	#6
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Same problem here, new rubber needs sealant, and a shop manual from 1970 confirms that sealant should be there, but many newer shops "forgot" how to do the oldies, and need coaching. I had to ride their ass the whole time to get them to do it, they tried every excuse, finnally threats worked. ------------------ jku 70 C30 CST Longhorn 68k10 burb 69 K5 beater 43 willys GPW 40 Chev coupe 67 catalina __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

05-03-2002, 05:38 PM	#2
KNUCKLEHEAD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: S.C. U.S. Posts: 34	I would try my best to take it back and have them do it again. The only big problem that I can think of is that the shop may not have properly prepared the surface, ie; rust or improper or no urithane sealant. Rust in the corners is a big problem in the 67 to 72 truck, especialy in the front lower corners of the windshield

05-07-2002, 03:49 AM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,119	These WS are leakers! Most shops have to reseal several times. One shop finally took it all back out-sealed the glass to the gasket-put it back & sealed body to the gasket. I just make sure the company/shop guarantees no leaks as long as their WS is in the vehicle. Good companies will. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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