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Old 01-07-2013, 03:23 PM   #1
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Vent window rubber install?
Can you tell me the easiest way to get the new weatherstrip into the channel of the vent window bracket?? soap, armorall - what a pain. Thanks for your asssitance.
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Old 01-07-2013, 03:30 PM   #2
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The way I did it was bring it to a small body shop around the corner. They did all of the door weatherstrip for $200....I supplied the parts.
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Old 01-07-2013, 03:41 PM   #3
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Can you tell me the easiest way to get the new weatherstrip into the channel of the vent window bracket?? soap, armorall - what a pain. Thanks for your asssitance.

I got a tube of water based KY jelly, which made it an easy job. What's a real bummer is after all the effort to rebuild the vent windows the repro seals started cracking within 6 months of being exposed to the sun.
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Old 01-07-2013, 03:50 PM   #4
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Thank you much! Appreciate the info guys.
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Old 01-07-2013, 05:47 PM   #5
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Precision Restoration Parts has a youtube video they made installing those
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Old 01-10-2013, 12:00 PM   #6
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Haven't done the 67-72 yet but we're planning on it. We did 73-80 which are similar and will give you the idea on how to tackle it.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Haven't done the 67-72 yet but we're planning on it. We did 73-80 which are similar and will give you the idea on how to tackle it.
1973-1980 Chevy Truck Vent Install - YouTube

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Derek - Wanted to let y'all know that the current replacement 67-72 vent rubber cracks after a very short time in the sun (6 months more or less). Not sure what feedback you've had re: your 73-80 vent rubber. If you do reproduce 67-72 vent rubber please go with a long lasting rubber formula maybe that similar the windshield gasket. Thanks, Pete
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:17 PM   #8
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Derek - Wanted to let y'all know that the current replacement 67-72 vent rubber cracks after a very short time in the sun (6 months more or less). Not sure what feedback you've had re: your 73-80 vent rubber. If you do reproduce 67-72 vent rubber please go with a long lasting rubber formula maybe that similar the windshield gasket. Thanks, Pete
Thanks for the feedback Pete. I can confirm that Precision uses the same rubber used on the front windshield is the same on the vent weatherstrips.

What brand is this cracking happening with?

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Old 01-07-2013, 07:02 PM   #9
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Thank you jd.
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Old 01-10-2013, 08:57 PM   #10
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I have read good reviews about Steele Rubber products.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Steele+Rubber+Products
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