Window Trim and U joint questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68350** · 10-09-2011, 11:03 PM

Is the 71-72 front window bright molding the shallow or deep trim?

Is the rear window bright molding all the same?

Anyone know what u joint is correct off hand for a 72 1/2t 2wd with 12 bolt and turbo 400? A precision number would be great, because I need to know what the diameter of the cap is.

thanks for the help, Doug

c1069 · 10-10-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 68350

Is the 71-72 front window bright molding the shallow or deep trim?

The shallow

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68350

Is the rear window bright molding all the same?

All are the same

bobs409 · 10-10-2011, 06:27 AM

I agree, shallow. Mines parked at the glass shop at this very moment in fact for a new windshield!

**68350** · 10-10-2011, 07:56 AM

Ok thanks guys, that's what I thought but better to double check. Anyone know on the u joint?
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brad_man_72 · 10-10-2011, 01:54 PM

why on earth would you ever want to put a precision ujoint in anything?! They are junk right out of the box, but they do have a lifetime warranty lol. 5-1310 is the spicer part number for a 1310 series non greasable ujoint. Or neapco 10153hd if you want to grease your ujoints and sling grease all over the bottom of your truck.

**RenoKeene** · 10-10-2011, 02:15 PM

Just a heads up for you guys...the shallow system is junk (from LMC anyway). I had the best glass guy around install mine, it took him hours and it kept popping out, still isn't right. Go with the deep system if you can, vinyl and trim. It should work on all our trucks and save you a huge headache.
BTW I work at a glass company.

**68350** · 10-10-2011, 07:30 PM

well precision is what my local parts store sells and I have never had an issue with them. And thanks for the info reno, its a little late now, ordered the trim long ago and it goes in for glass wednesday. I'll keep that in mind for future reference though.

brad_man_72 · 10-11-2011, 11:21 AM

I have to deal with precision joins on a weekly basis, its very rare for them to not have at least .020" endplay when properly installed and will not ballance. If it's no something youre picky about you won't notice much, just go through carrier bearings and tailshaft bushings faster.

10-09-2011, 11:03 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Window Trim and U joint questions Is the 71-72 front window bright molding the shallow or deep trim? Is the rear window bright molding all the same? Anyone know what u joint is correct off hand for a 72 1/2t 2wd with 12 bolt and turbo 400? A precision number would be great, because I need to know what the diameter of the cap is. thanks for the help, Doug __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-10-2011, 06:27 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Window Trim and U joint questions I agree, shallow. Mines parked at the glass shop at this very moment in fact for a new windshield! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-10-2011, 07:56 AM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Window Trim and U joint questions Ok thanks guys, that's what I thought but better to double check. Anyone know on the u joint? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-10-2011, 01:54 PM	#5
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Window Trim and U joint questions why on earth would you ever want to put a precision ujoint in anything?! They are junk right out of the box, but they do have a lifetime warranty lol. 5-1310 is the spicer part number for a 1310 series non greasable ujoint. Or neapco 10153hd if you want to grease your ujoints and sling grease all over the bottom of your truck. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-10-2011, 02:15 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Window Trim and U joint questions Just a heads up for you guys...the shallow system is junk (from LMC anyway). I had the best glass guy around install mine, it took him hours and it kept popping out, still isn't right. Go with the deep system if you can, vinyl and trim. It should work on all our trucks and save you a huge headache. BTW I work at a glass company. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-10-2011, 07:30 PM	#7
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Window Trim and U joint questions well precision is what my local parts store sells and I have never had an issue with them. And thanks for the info reno, its a little late now, ordered the trim long ago and it goes in for glass wednesday. I'll keep that in mind for future reference though. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-11-2011, 11:21 AM	#8
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Window Trim and U joint questions I have to deal with precision joins on a weekly basis, its very rare for them to not have at least .020" endplay when properly installed and will not ballance. If it's no something youre picky about you won't notice much, just go through carrier bearings and tailshaft bushings faster.

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