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jk396 · 02-24-2009, 12:12 PM

needing to find a windshield rubber for a 72 w/deep and shallow chrome that actually fits, any suggestions? thanks

NuBomb · 02-24-2009, 12:56 PM

I just had one installed. I bought it from Tim Christian and it is softseal. It really fits well, and the glass man said it was easy to work with.

3quartertime · 02-24-2009, 03:50 PM

Just had one installed also. Got the rubber from GMC Paul's.

I don't have the brand name any longer, but the local installer had a heck of a time putting it in. I was glad I took it in instead of trying it myself...

**LockDoc** · 02-24-2009, 04:28 PM

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I just picked up my gasket for the wide trim. It is Precision brand. I won't be installing it for a few days 'cause I don't have my windshield yet...

LockDoc

jbristo67 · 02-24-2009, 04:30 PM

I need some rear small window rubber. Is 34 about right or is there chaeper out there

NuBomb · 02-24-2009, 08:11 PM

I paid $75 for my windshield gasket in soft seal. The others are something like $35, but I paid extra for the better gasket. I think it was worth it and so did the glass man. I had originally put the cheaper type on myself and I would NEVER do that again. Tim said he has seen both brands on trucks and the softseal definitely lays down better.

**leddzepp** · 02-24-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

I need some rear small window rubber. Is 34 about right or is there chaeper out there

There is cheaper out there....but you get what you pay for in this instance

weircc · 02-24-2009, 08:15 PM

get you a precision rubber and there stainless trim also your window guy will love you trust me just went through this a month ago cheap rubbers is a no no hope this helps

jk396 · 02-27-2009, 01:13 PM

where do i find these percision style rubbers?

weircc · 02-27-2009, 01:34 PM

would get a hold of your local auto glass company or call a place called glass masters in higginsville mo hope this helps

jk396 · 02-27-2009, 01:47 PM

are these the same as gmc pauls offers ,his says there precision brand

weircc · 02-27-2009, 04:03 PM

i don't really know but if that's what he sales i would go with it its good stuff. the precision trim is also great with chevy duty carries

jk396 · 02-27-2009, 04:13 PM

I wonder if thats the brand LMC carries?

Sammy · 02-27-2009, 08:59 PM

Had one in a wrapper never removed, from LMC. Had shipping info on the bag. LMC..Purchaser name n address, dated '95. Got ready to use it ..it was 2 inches too big. Bought one from GMC paul fit like a glove. Now I have a garage wall with a nonusable rubber.

pat123 · 02-27-2009, 09:18 PM

how can you tell the difference between the precision and cheap?
i just bought 2 for my cab and paid about 75 for both. and their is a differnce between trim??

Sammy · 02-27-2009, 09:35 PM

If you have the shallow trim it takes a rubber for a 71 or 72 to fit. (about an 1/4 inch depth) Earlier windshield trim is almost twice the depth (maybe 1/2 in) requires the rubber for the earlier years. Personally I'd stay with a vendor from the board who knows what he sells rather than a discount vendors that has never used his product n only buys quanity not quality.

pat123 · 02-27-2009, 09:57 PM

This may be a stupid question but the package it came in says Super Seal, Original Fit, Durable Weatherstripping and its made by counterpart automotive. I wanted to know if it was a precision fit, if not i would buy from a vendor but it it was their would be no need to return it.
Thnks Pat

bad6772 · 02-27-2009, 10:02 PM

I just used a Percision fit gasket on sweet pea....And it fit perfect...I have used their gaskets before and never had any issues.......I took pictures of the part #s......They are located on the last page of my build thread......and pictures of the glass installed....just a fyi............

weircc · 02-27-2009, 10:17 PM

Im not really sure about any other rubbers.by saying that im sure that there are other good ones available however the one i bought first was dis formed and made it hell to install with the trim package. My glass guy highly recommended the precision and after watching him i know why it took about half the time with new precision rubber.As far as super seal i purchased some door rubbers for my camaro about 4 years ago and IMO they flat out suck wouldn't recommend to anyone to this day they still haven't shrank and my doors still have some binding because of it.Now i know they have some rubbers called soft seal that a lot of vendors are carrying but don't know anything about the quality.

02-24-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
jk396 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alton,mo Posts: 17	windshield rubbers ? needing to find a windshield rubber for a 72 w/deep and shallow chrome that actually fits, any suggestions? thanks

02-24-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: windshield rubbers ? I just had one installed. I bought it from Tim Christian and it is softseal. It really fits well, and the glass man said it was easy to work with. __________________ 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.

02-24-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: windshield rubbers ? Just had one installed also. Got the rubber from GMC Paul's. I don't have the brand name any longer, but the local installer had a heck of a time putting it in. I was glad I took it in instead of trying it myself... __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

02-24-2009, 04:28 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: windshield rubbers ? - I just picked up my gasket for the wide trim. It is Precision brand. I won't be installing it for a few days 'cause I don't have my windshield yet... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-24-2009 at 04:29 PM.

02-24-2009, 04:30 PM	#5
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: windshield rubbers ? I need some rear small window rubber. Is 34 about right or is there chaeper out there __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-24-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: windshield rubbers ? I paid $75 for my windshield gasket in soft seal. The others are something like $35, but I paid extra for the better gasket. I think it was worth it and so did the glass man. I had originally put the cheaper type on myself and I would NEVER do that again. Tim said he has seen both brands on trucks and the softseal definitely lays down better. __________________ 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.

02-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#8
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: windshield rubbers ? get you a precision rubber and there stainless trim also your window guy will love you trust me just went through this a month ago cheap rubbers is a no no hope this helps

02-27-2009, 01:13 PM	#9
jk396 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alton,mo Posts: 17	Re: windshield rubbers ? where do i find these percision style rubbers?

02-27-2009, 01:34 PM	#10
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: windshield rubbers ? would get a hold of your local auto glass company or call a place called glass masters in higginsville mo hope this helps

02-27-2009, 01:47 PM	#11
jk396 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alton,mo Posts: 17	Re: windshield rubbers ? are these the same as gmc pauls offers ,his says there precision brand

02-27-2009, 04:03 PM	#12
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: windshield rubbers ? i don't really know but if that's what he sales i would go with it its good stuff. the precision trim is also great with chevy duty carries

02-27-2009, 04:13 PM	#13
jk396 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alton,mo Posts: 17	Re: windshield rubbers ? I wonder if thats the brand LMC carries?

02-27-2009, 08:59 PM	#14
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: windshield rubbers ? Had one in a wrapper never removed, from LMC. Had shipping info on the bag. LMC..Purchaser name n address, dated '95. Got ready to use it ..it was 2 inches too big. Bought one from GMC paul fit like a glove. Now I have a garage wall with a nonusable rubber. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#15
pat123 Pat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada, bc Posts: 243	Re: windshield rubbers ? how can you tell the difference between the precision and cheap? i just bought 2 for my cab and paid about 75 for both. and their is a differnce between trim??

02-27-2009, 09:35 PM	#16
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: windshield rubbers ? If you have the shallow trim it takes a rubber for a 71 or 72 to fit. (about an 1/4 inch depth) Earlier windshield trim is almost twice the depth (maybe 1/2 in) requires the rubber for the earlier years. Personally I'd stay with a vendor from the board who knows what he sells rather than a discount vendors that has never used his product n only buys quanity not quality. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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02-27-2009, 09:57 PM	#17
pat123 Pat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada, bc Posts: 243	Re: windshield rubbers ? This may be a stupid question but the package it came in says Super Seal, Original Fit, Durable Weatherstripping and its made by counterpart automotive. I wanted to know if it was a precision fit, if not i would buy from a vendor but it it was their would be no need to return it. Thnks Pat

02-27-2009, 10:02 PM	#18
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: windshield rubbers ? I just used a Percision fit gasket on sweet pea....And it fit perfect...I have used their gaskets before and never had any issues.......I took pictures of the part #s......They are located on the last page of my build thread......and pictures of the glass installed....just a fyi............

02-27-2009, 10:17 PM	#19
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: windshield rubbers ? Im not really sure about any other rubbers.by saying that im sure that there are other good ones available however the one i bought first was dis formed and made it hell to install with the trim package. My glass guy highly recommended the precision and after watching him i know why it took about half the time with new precision rubber.As far as super seal i purchased some door rubbers for my camaro about 4 years ago and IMO they flat out suck wouldn't recommend to anyone to this day they still haven't shrank and my doors still have some binding because of it.Now i know they have some rubbers called soft seal that a lot of vendors are carrying but don't know anything about the quality. Last edited by weircc; 02-27-2009 at 10:19 PM.

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