Aftermarket Windshield gaskets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NuBomb · 08-21-2002, 08:44 PM

I'm planning on having my windshield resealed and I'd like to look into the aftermarket gaskets. Anybody had any problems? Just looking for some input. Paid $90 for GM last time, and I'm thinking about going aftermarket this time.

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 08-21-2002, 09:22 PM

I did have problems on my 72, it leaked continually on the drivers side corner. It was a JC Whitney gasket (if I remember correctly). I'm not cutting any corners on my 71, I bought SoftSeal, I've heard nothing but good reports...... TJ

NuBomb · 08-21-2002, 10:58 PM

Who carries the softseal?

C10 - C90 Bill · 08-21-2002, 11:07 PM

Bought an aftermarket one just last year from a local supplier. Checked up on it and was told it was top quality. It works and looks great. Paid about $40 for it.

**StingRay** · 08-22-2002, 01:42 AM

You can buy direct from Soffseal.

stllookn · 08-22-2002, 02:11 AM

Curious...what kind of sealant do you use inside the rubber gasket/seal and how do you apply it?

**StingRay** · 08-22-2002, 08:36 AM

Use a liquid butyl type sealant. It comes in a standard caulking gun tube. Very messy stuff!

NuBomb · 08-22-2002, 09:21 PM

Thanks for all the input. I found the soffseal site. $62.00 isn't too much cheaper than the GM. I'm still thinking about it. Has anybody used the soffseal gaskets? Or some of the gaskets from LMC, brothers, King, or GMC Paul?

vfrdude · 08-23-2002, 12:11 PM

Go with what you KNOW wont leak.... OEM wont leak, and it looks like Soffseal product wont leak...

The windshield is very hard to get out without breaking it, or cutting out the seal... If the thing leaks afterwards, your looking at doing the job over again AND buying another seal.... To me it's not worth $30-40......

When I had my truck painted, I had a new windshield installed, the installer highly suggeted I use OEM seal, he said more time than not the aftermarket stuff will leak.... He's never had any leakage problems with OEM...

Just my 2 cents, you can do whatever you think is best...

NuBomb · 08-23-2002, 09:56 PM

Thanks and I agree. The windshield has only been in there a year, but I think I got the wrong gasket. I'm finally gonna get it professionally installed and it looks like I'll probably get another gasket at GM. I got the OEM last time, but after talking to the windshield guy, I must have gotten the first style instead of the second. That would explain how difficult it was. Could not keep the chrome in the gasket when trying to install. Thanks and It looks like it's time to order from the dealer.

08-21-2002, 08:44 PM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Aftermarket Windshield gaskets I'm planning on having my windshield resealed and I'd like to look into the aftermarket gaskets. Anybody had any problems? Just looking for some input. Paid $90 for GM last time, and I'm thinking about going aftermarket this time. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-21-2002, 09:22 PM	#2
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	I did have problems on my 72, it leaked continually on the drivers side corner. It was a JC Whitney gasket (if I remember correctly). I'm not cutting any corners on my 71, I bought SoftSeal, I've heard nothing but good reports...... TJ __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

08-21-2002, 10:58 PM	#3
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Who carries the softseal? __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-22-2002, 01:42 AM	#5
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	You can buy direct from Soffseal. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

08-22-2002, 02:11 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Curious...what kind of sealant do you use inside the rubber gasket/seal and how do you apply it? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-21-2002, 11:07 PM	#4
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Bought an aftermarket one just last year from a local supplier. Checked up on it and was told it was top quality. It works and looks great. Paid about $40 for it.

08-22-2002, 08:36 AM	#7
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Use a liquid butyl type sealant. It comes in a standard caulking gun tube. Very messy stuff! __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

08-22-2002, 09:21 PM	#8
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Thanks for all the input. I found the soffseal site. $62.00 isn't too much cheaper than the GM. I'm still thinking about it. Has anybody used the soffseal gaskets? Or some of the gaskets from LMC, brothers, King, or GMC Paul? __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-23-2002, 12:11 PM	#9
vfrdude Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oakley, Ca. USA Posts: 137	Go with what you KNOW wont leak.... OEM wont leak, and it looks like Soffseal product wont leak... The windshield is very hard to get out without breaking it, or cutting out the seal... If the thing leaks afterwards, your looking at doing the job over again AND buying another seal.... To me it's not worth $30-40...... When I had my truck painted, I had a new windshield installed, the installer highly suggeted I use OEM seal, he said more time than not the aftermarket stuff will leak.... He's never had any leakage problems with OEM... Just my 2 cents, you can do whatever you think is best... __________________ Rudy Fierros '95 Honda VFR750F Used to have a '71 Chevy Stepside, Guards Red, Lowered 4" rear, 3" front, White Oak bed wood, 700R4 w/373 gears until some low life stole it!

08-23-2002, 09:56 PM	#10
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Thanks and I agree. The windshield has only been in there a year, but I think I got the wrong gasket. I'm finally gonna get it professionally installed and it looks like I'll probably get another gasket at GM. I got the OEM last time, but after talking to the windshield guy, I must have gotten the first style instead of the second. That would explain how difficult it was. Could not keep the chrome in the gasket when trying to install. Thanks and It looks like it's time to order from the dealer. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

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