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**DeadheadNM** · 09-17-2011, 02:51 PM

William - thanks for the detailed info!

I know my post is beating a dead horse but the whole deal is getting pricey and many other board members have had similar problems. I'd like to dial in the best combo of glass maker, gasket brand, and trim style/source.

The guys in both shops were older and experienced with the techniques to insert our glass (one owner has a 71 Blazer). The first guys used WD40 to lube the gasket. The second guys tried water soluble KY jelly and silicone spray, started from the bottom center and worked outward. The trim was the major hassle. Both said the top and side pieces kept popping out near the upper outer corners and this was with both styles of trim.

I've booked a Saturday appointment in two weeks and this time I'm staying to help. I'll take some pics and get back to y'all.

Meanwhile, anyone with a NOS windshield gasket to sell send me a PM LOL!

09-17-2011, 02:51 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,480	Re: Windshield gasket blues: Precision supplies Steele and possibly Soff Seal William - thanks for the detailed info! I know my post is beating a dead horse but the whole deal is getting pricey and many other board members have had similar problems. I'd like to dial in the best combo of glass maker, gasket brand, and trim style/source. The guys in both shops were older and experienced with the techniques to insert our glass (one owner has a 71 Blazer). The first guys used WD40 to lube the gasket. The second guys tried water soluble KY jelly and silicone spray, started from the bottom center and worked outward. The trim was the major hassle. Both said the top and side pieces kept popping out near the upper outer corners and this was with both styles of trim. I've booked a Saturday appointment in two weeks and this time I'm staying to help. I'll take some pics and get back to y'all. Meanwhile, anyone with a NOS windshield gasket to sell send me a PM LOL! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland