Help with new vent window rubber

[Nukes16]

Benntn, is there any particular reason why you went with Brothers as opposed to LMC's 2 piece seals? Also, do they look the same as the originals, because the 1 piece ones clearly do not fit, eventhough I installed them anyway!
I'm guessing that 2 piece units must be replaced with 2 piece units!

[68 TT]

On my 78 the PO cut the vent window seal to route a CB radio antenna cable through. After I removed the CB I now have a hole in my vent window seal.

I have another driver side door from an 87. Can I get the 87's vent window assembly out and into the 78 door without having to remove the seals from it?

[Ceeten]

For what its worth, back in 03 I put new seals in my 86. First I bought some from LMC. (one piece) and after fighting with them for a while I called the Chevy dealer and got new OEM ones. The GM ones were not any better and I believe I ended up using the LMC ones. It was a pain but well worth it.

[Oilbrnr]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

I have another driver side door form an 87. Can I get the 87's vent window assembly out and into the 78 door without having to remove the seals from it?

Yes.

[benntn]

Originally Posted by Nukes16

Benntn, is there any particular reason why you went with Brothers as opposed to LMC's 2 piece seals? Also, do they look the same as the originals, because the 1 piece ones clearly do not fit, eventhough I installed them anyway!
I'm guessing that 2 piece units must be replaced with 2 piece units!

Yes I went to Brothers becuase they state or showed the two peace seals for my truck. I bought the LMC's first becuase that's what they show for my truck's year model and they were the one peace seals but after I removed the window vent, the seals they were two peaces. So I sent the back to LMC. The two peace seals from LMC are for the older years. Not sure why my truck has two seals but they do. Yes the seals from Brothers look original but I think they are from China. They fit just fine but were not easy to install in the frame. Lots of luiqid soap and a few beers helped. I need to finish the job and install the window vent frame and window seals to see how they work though. I'm hoping to do this by Saturday.

[benntn]

Originally Posted by Nukes16

Benntn, is there any particular reason why you went with Brothers as opposed to LMC's 2 piece seals? Also, do they look the same as the originals, because the 1 piece ones clearly do not fit, eventhough I installed them anyway!
I'm guessing that 2 piece units must be replaced with 2 piece units!

Also, Brothers didn't have the two peace seals in stock which I didn't know unitl after I order them. Their site didn't state they had them in stock so i had to wait a few weeks to get them. I ended up calling them and complaining and so they sent them express delivery.

[Mr.Scary]

man this sounds like alot of trouble. u guys are makin me scared 2 tackle this job

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by Mr.Scary

man this sounds like alot of trouble. u guys are makin me scared 2 tackle this job

Makes those one-piece windows sound even better doesn't it.

[Mr.Scary]

LOL u kno i was thinkin tha same thing!!!

[k10shortbox]

haha I went through this dilema and I decided to call up one piece products because i hate wind noise and they look sweet.

[rddiaz]

I'm suscribing, this is my next project I have tackle, gonna try to take pics along the way. Damn this is going to be fun!!!

[presleyhome]

Man... I have two of those LMC one-piece seals waiting in the garage for the 81 C2500. Along with a TH400 to rebuild that will be a first for me..... I think I'll start with the TH400

Jim P

[Oilbrnr]

Originally Posted by Mr.Scary

"I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy"

No, I'd say spelling and or basic grammar are your major foes.

The worst part of this job is getting the L shaped gasket fully seated in the corner. Liquid soap helps, but only so much.

I use a hex head bolt in a vise for a buck when doing the gasket rivets. Order an extra set. For the price, it is nice to have spares on hand in case things go south, esp. the pivots.

[Ceeten]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Makes those one-piece windows sound even better doesn't it.

Thats what I thought until I looked at the instruction manual and some close up pics. No thanks. I'll keep rebuilding vent windows untill they come up with a better fitting weatherstrip.