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snowman82 · 09-10-2007, 10:53 PM

can the front window gasket be removed and reused? if so how?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-11-2007, 05:08 AM

The front seals can be saved and reused but it is not a good practice as they don't always reseal when installed. I usually cut the seal as most of the time they are bad.

If you soap up the seal and make sure it is not stuck, the windshield can be pushed out, (carefully) taking the seal with it. (Usually the window breaks when I try it). If the window breaks when you are trying to remove it, small pieces of glass go everywhere so good eye protection is important if you attempt it. Having help is a good thing, also.

Jim

short step · 09-11-2007, 07:58 PM

cut the window out and buy a new rubber they are cheap,35 or 40 bucks or 100- 130 for the glass
bob

09-10-2007, 10:53 PM	#1
snowman82 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: iowa Posts: 12	front window gasket... can the front window gasket be removed and reused? if so how?

09-11-2007, 05:08 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: front window gasket... The front seals can be saved and reused but it is not a good practice as they don't always reseal when installed. I usually cut the seal as most of the time they are bad. If you soap up the seal and make sure it is not stuck, the windshield can be pushed out, (carefully) taking the seal with it. (Usually the window breaks when I try it). If the window breaks when you are trying to remove it, small pieces of glass go everywhere so good eye protection is important if you attempt it. Having help is a good thing, also. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-11-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	Re: front window gasket... cut the window out and buy a new rubber they are cheap,35 or 40 bucks or 100- 130 for the glass bob



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