Windshield gasket blues: Precision supplies Steele and possibly Soff Seal

[litew8]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Update on mine today......after 3-1/2 hours the installer is taking the glass, vinyl and trim back to their shop to WATCH THE VIDEO and see what they can learn I bet I'm going to have to do it myself to get it right. Stay tuned.

[Precision Parts]

The video sadly did not show close ups of the finished install. Here are pictures that show how well the weatherstrip and chrome lays down.

Derek

[67cheby]

Nice job on the video, very informative !!

[NoNeck]

Great video... I wish I had seen it BEFORE the install on my son's '70 GMC Sierra Grande.

After bartering a deal on the windshield install, we contacted GlassDoctors. They informed us that they didn't carry the windshield gasket, and said we would need to furnish one.

We first purchased a windshield gasket from LMC for our application (wide, deep stainless trim). They sent the one listed in their catalog. It arrived, and was for the narrow trim. NICE... Called LMC, talked to a clueless customer service rep, and decided to take the forum members advice and get the Precision brand. Contacted Derek, and a few days later we have the correct gasket on the doorstep.

The GlassDoctors comes by my house to do the install (the truck is partially apart right now). As he is getting out of the truck, I hear him mumbling something about this install is going to be the end of the world... or something to that effect. I tell him that I overheard him, but he quickly informs me that he is not looking forward to this install.

He does the rope install using a lot of Silicone spray around the gasket. Then, he installs the stainless and places the windshield in the opening bottom first. Pulls, the rope out and everything looks fine except across the top edge. The trim has pushed out and is not seating in the opening. The guy says to park the truck in the sun for a few days and it should just "pop" in. Huh? Like magic?

Well, after two days of 100+ degree Tennessee sunshine, the trim is still not seated. Called GlassDoctors, they said they would send someone back out. Well, the first guy refused to come back out. They sent another guy who actually had experience with these old trucks and the windshield install. He actually pulled the windshield completely back out, re-roped it and sprayed it heavily with soapy water. This time, he started at the top and worked down. 30 minutes later, perfect.

Our stainless was a little bent on one edge near the top, but the gasket fit really nice. Bottom line, get a quality gasket, name brand windshield (ours was PPG), clean the channels on your stainless and your windshield opening on the cab thoroughly, and get an experienced installer.

Derek at Precision actually contacted me about a week later to see how the install went. Talk about customer service! I would use Precision for any gaskets needed from now own. Great company, great information, and great feedback. What else could you ask for?

NoNeck

[william-theglassman]

looks great to me

[D.PASSMORE]

Inside pictures...

[Lee H]

I had my windshield installed today. I supplied all the parts, Pilkington glass, original trim that I had polished, precision gasket. 30 minutes and they were done, looks great, no ripples, trim lays nice and flat. I'm very happy. Safelite did the install for $100, they said they have lots of old dogs that can install these.

Ran into a snag with the original rear window. The gasket is about an 1 & 1/2" to big. They said sometime they can install a little big but this is way to big.

[67cheby]

we put our rear window in last night with the Precision gasket fit beautiful !! Trying to figure out if i am brave enough to attempt the front one or not ???? The video sure makes me think i can ...LOL

[RenoKeene]

Update 2.........
After about a year and a half and several pro attempts I finally have a windshield install worthy of the rest of my truck. Precision gasket, PPG glass and OEM trim. Installers watched the video, started from the top down and Bingo!
I would like to thank the guys at Precision for the video and the input to this thread.
Feels good to have this behind me!

[67cheby]

i just called the local glass shop, they want $150 to install my windshield....looks like i will be watching the video again !! LOL

[litew8]

[67cheby]

Me and my wife installed my windshield tonight ! Thank you Precision for the seal and the instructional video !
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[Lee H]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Me and my wife installed my windshield tonight ! Thank you Precision for the seal and the instructional video !
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Nice!!!!!
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[67c10rustbuket]

Excellent vid Mr. Precision! This will be very helpful when I put mine back in, Thank you!

[RexDodge]

Just finished installing all new precision seals (rear window, doors, wing windows and windshield). All went well. I did soak the windshield gasket in hot water for about 2 hours prior to installing that (around 62f outside). Didn't use any lubes or sealers. The last two pics show a slight pucker in bother outside corners but that will relax. After it relaxes a bit I will put a butyl rubber sealant from the top corner to the cowl. If these trucks leak that is the area it will usually come from.

[RexDodge]

Here is a pic of the back window.

[eagleuh1]

67cheby, I'll be up with my windshield, new gasket and truck on Thursday for Bikes,Blues, and Barbecue. Can I just drop it off? Was nice talking with you and ogling your unfinished truck at Slamily reunion. Jim

[67cheby]

LOL, come by i will help you, it wasnt bad at all....I followed the video exactly step by step !

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

LOL, come by i will help you, it wasnt bad at all....I followed the video exactly step by step !

Is your windshield trim OEM or repro?

[67cheby]

mine is my OEM repolished , i have a brand new Precision brand front trim still in the box that i bought in case we couldnt get all of the dings out of my original trim !

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

mine is my OEM repolished , i have a brand new Precision brand front trim still in the box that i bought in case we couldnt get all of the dings out of my original trim !

Nice polish - the trim looks new. Good job!

[Precision Parts]

Glad to read that people are having a lot of positive results!

Lee H. I sent you a PM to see if I can help.

-d

[Lee H]

Reference the issue I had in post 107.

Derek contacted me and sent out a new gasket free of charge. The new gasket fits like a glove and the trim lays nice and flat. Precision Parts and it's employee's are all about customer service. Thank you Derek, Lee

Originally Posted by Precision Parts

Lee H. I sent you a PM to see if I can help.

-d

[hgs_notes]

I think the problem I'm having with mine is that the trim is not in the correct shape. It may have been tweaked when it was removed from the old gasket. And it was beat on by the installer on the bottom corners. I can see it is smooshed down on one side. Where can I get good trim at for replacement?

I think I need a better seal for my rar window also. I installed it, no problems with that. The seal is just not tight around the edges. It fits loosely if you know what I mean. Didn't have a problem when it was installed in my old cab.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I think the problem I'm having with mine is that the trim is not in the correct shape. It may have been tweaked when it was removed from the old gasket. And it was beat on by the installer on the bottom corners. I can see it is smooshed down on one side. Where can I get good trim at for replacement?

I'd go to the parts board for OEM trim regardless of the effort involved in tracking down a set. Doing so would have saved me a lot of $$ and time. I regret purchasing repro trim.