Single Wall Top Seals? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GMCNUT** · 12-22-2018, 10:18 AM

Hey guys - need some advice about top seals - the Blazer I bought from board member JQ-72 has never had the single wall top on it during the 15 yrs or so he's owned it - the top has just sat unused as he only drove it on bright sunny days. I assume the top seals need to be replaced but I have bought enough new rubber for other makes and models to know some don't fit and some are poor quality, wrong cut etc. So need to know what brand and source you recommend short of anyone on here hoarding any NOS top seals I can buy.

Also as a side bar, need to know what brand any of you used and liked for windshield rubber when installing an aftermarket windshield - Thanks, Steve

**lks dcvn** · 12-22-2018, 11:56 AM

I have always heard great things about Precision for windshield seals - https://www.prp.com/

There was another company (Steele Rubber) who made a good fitting windshield gasket - taken from this build thread. I haven't looked to see if there is a price difference between these guys and Precision though.

Edit - just checked pricing

- Non-trim windshield gasket - $65 at Precision / $92.20 at Steele Rubber
- w/ trim windshield gasket - 73.46 at Precision / $100.80 at Steele Rubber

Steele Rubber link = https://www.steelerubber.com/search?...-sport-utility

I believe the top seals are different for single/double wall tops so be sure to confirm if you start looking to buy NOS stuff.

**GMCNUT** · 12-23-2018, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

I have always heard great things about Precision for windshield seals - https://www.prp.com/

There was another company (Steele Rubber) who made a good fitting windshield gasket - taken from this build thread. I haven't looked to see if there is a price difference between these guys and Precision though.

Edit - just checked pricing

- Non-trim windshield gasket - $65 at Precision / $92.20 at Steele Rubber
- w/ trim windshield gasket - 73.46 at Precision / $100.80 at Steele Rubber

Steele Rubber link = https://www.steelerubber.com/search?...-sport-utility

I believe the top seals are different for single/double wall tops so be sure to confirm if you start looking to buy NOS stuff.

Thank you! we've had poor luck with Precision on 55-66 trucks, and Steele generally makes stuff closer to spec so I'll poke around about NOS options first, then go with Steele

**GMCPaul** · 12-24-2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCNUT

Thank you! we've had poor luck with Precision on 55-66 trucks, and Steele generally makes stuff closer to spec so I'll poke around about NOS options first, then go with Steele

Steele rubber sells Precision Brand seals for the windshields and rear windows, vent seals and other various seals on the 47-72 model series trucks. The Blazer uses the same seal for windshield as the trucks. The main thing they make for the 67-72 in house is a door seal for truck not Blazer though, they do make the Blazer single wall top 1/4 window seals though but if you shop around you'll find them for a better price than Steele, they are currently the only manufacturer of the single wall top 1/4 window seal so anyone carrying it will have the Steele brand seal for them.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

**lks dcvn** · 12-24-2018, 09:59 AM

This is good insight! Thanks GMCPaul.

**GMCNUT** · 12-24-2018, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCPaul

Steele rubber sells Precision Brand seals for the windshields and rear windows, vent seals and other various seals on the 47-72 model series trucks. The Blazer uses the same seal for windshield as the trucks. The main thing they make for the 67-72 in house is a door seal for truck not Blazer though, they do make the Blazer single wall top 1/4 window seals though but if you shop around you'll find them for a better price than Steele, they are currently the only manufacturer of the single wall top 1/4 window seal so anyone carrying it will have the Steele brand seal for them.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

Thank you for that info - so what about Blazer top-to-truck seals? you know anything about those and whats what with manufacturers, fitment etc?

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2018, 05:48 PM

The Precision windshield gasket has worked well for me on a k10 I had.

Word of caution: do not waste time and money with repro windshield trim. It won’t work. Polish up oem Trim.

12-22-2018, 10:18 AM	#1
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Single Wall Top Seals? Hey guys - need some advice about top seals - the Blazer I bought from board member JQ-72 has never had the single wall top on it during the 15 yrs or so he's owned it - the top has just sat unused as he only drove it on bright sunny days. I assume the top seals need to be replaced but I have bought enough new rubber for other makes and models to know some don't fit and some are poor quality, wrong cut etc. So need to know what brand and source you recommend short of anyone on here hoarding any NOS top seals I can buy. Also as a side bar, need to know what brand any of you used and liked for windshield rubber when installing an aftermarket windshield - Thanks, Steve __________________ My Projects and Toys - All 100% Stock 1972 CST "Highlander" Blazer - 350 auto, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach, AM/FM & Positraction 1966 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab, #'s matching 327 V8 & Powerglide, factory deluxe heat, PS, PB, Tinted Glass, sway bar 1961 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 283 V8 & Powerglide w/ uber-rare Cool-Pack A/C, factory PB, deluxe heat, Clock 1961 GMC K1000 4x4 SWB w/ BBW, Custom Cab and numbers matching 305D V6 engine & 4 spd 1960 GMC SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 305A V6 & Hydramatic, factory PB, Clock, Tach, Compass, Hood Jet 1959 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab w/ rare stainless bed trim, #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, Deluxe Heat, radio, spotlight 1958 Chevy Cameo #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, radio, window washers, Factory PB 1958 GMC BBW SWB Fleetside Custom Cab, #'s matching 336 V8 Hydramatic, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Deluxe Heat & Hood Jet 1957 GMC Suburban Pickup (GMC's Cameo) #'s matching 347 V8 Hydramatic, uber-rare vacuum ashtray, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Hood Jet 1956 Chevy 3800 1 ton w/ rare 9 ft stepside bed, factory 265 V8 w/ Hydramatic, factory PB, Custom Cab, deluxe heat, spotlight and hood jet.

12-22-2018, 11:56 AM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Single Wall Top Seals? I have always heard great things about Precision for windshield seals - https://www.prp.com/ There was another company (Steele Rubber) who made a good fitting windshield gasket - taken from this build thread. I haven't looked to see if there is a price difference between these guys and Precision though. Edit - just checked pricing - Non-trim windshield gasket - $65 at Precision / $92.20 at Steele Rubber - w/ trim windshield gasket - 73.46 at Precision / $100.80 at Steele Rubber Steele Rubber link = https://www.steelerubber.com/search?...-sport-utility I believe the top seals are different for single/double wall tops so be sure to confirm if you start looking to buy NOS stuff.

12-24-2018, 09:59 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Single Wall Top Seals? This is good insight! Thanks GMCPaul.

12-24-2018, 05:48 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Single Wall Top Seals? The Precision windshield gasket has worked well for me on a k10 I had. Word of caution: do not waste time and money with repro windshield trim. It won’t work. Polish up oem Trim. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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