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BR3W CITY · 08-18-2012, 05:58 PM

So this gasket is stupid. I ordered a WBL653 (pcnc371305). From precision for my 66. Problem is it looks too big?
Everything I find says part number and part are correct....am I supposed to cut this? It woulndt make sense.

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ozzyman · 08-18-2012, 06:14 PM

Have you called them?

flips72 · 08-18-2012, 07:44 PM

looks like it might have been packaged wrong, most definitly dont cut it.

**70cst** · 08-18-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flips72

looks like it might have been packaged wrong, most definitly dont cut it.

I would call them and return it.

theastronaut · 08-18-2012, 10:13 PM

My dad owns an auto glass shop, and we have noticed that Precision's quality has been going downhill on their older car/truck weatherstripping. They also aren't making all of their own seals like they used to, so no internal quality control in the manufacturing process anymore. It's getting harder and harder to find quality reproduction parts!
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markeb01 · 08-19-2012, 12:36 AM

No matter what the package says, perhaps you were sent you a gasket for a 60-63 which I assume would be longer.

jonzcustomshop · 08-19-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

No matter what the package says, perhaps you were sent you a gasket for a 60-63 which I assume would be longer.

I agree

MatcoTools63 · 08-21-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

So this gasket is stupid. I ordered a WBL653 (pcnc371305). From precision for my 66. Problem is it looks too big?
Everything I find says part number and part are correct....am I supposed to cut this? It woulndt make sense.

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i used LMC's windshield gasket on my 63 and it went right on no problems.. i noticed the gasket was really good quality compared to the precision's i tryed them first and they sent the wrong gasket twice.. so i returned it and went to LMC and they got it right the first time..

BR3W CITY · 08-21-2012, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys, I already have a return in progress. I'm gonna try lmc, just waiting to see if my local glass guy can source his own gasket and save me the hassle.

chevy_mike · 08-22-2012, 11:06 AM

Yeah, quality anymore is zero. I bought some rear barn door weather strips for my '65 Panel from Steele. I go to check the fit and found the right side one was done "backwards". It was like a mirror image to how the corners should have been. Called the company and they grabbed one off the shelf and verified they were done incorrectly. Had to wait three weeks for them to mold new ones correctly and send them to me.

BR3W CITY · 08-22-2012, 11:39 AM

whatever you do, DO NOT order from AutoPartsWarehouse.

They have a good price on Precision gaskets, but make teh return a pain.
1. I hate calling India, the gentleman was very nice but has no idea what any of these parts are, let alone subtleties as to why they would be wrong. He issued the return without a hassle tho.

2. 3 pages of "stipulations" to returns; you must have all packaging, reciept COPY, properly marked slips in black pen etc... I just want to send the damn thing back, not do all your recieving work for you. I've worked in shipping and receiving, and NEVER expected customers to jump through hoops on a return that is the companies fault.

I found a local glass guy from a smaller town just outside the city, its $~250 but thats labor for 2 guys, and a new gasket etc. At this point, if it goes in well and he can avoid mucking stuff up like I would (paint, the gasket, the glass itself)...then its worth it to me.

08-18-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	stupid windshield gasket So this gasket is stupid. I ordered a WBL653 (pcnc371305). From precision for my 66. Problem is it looks too big? Everything I find says part number and part are correct....am I supposed to cut this? It woulndt make sense. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

08-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#2
ozzyman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marysville, CA Posts: 165	Re: stupid windshield gasket Have you called them? __________________ Active Duty Air Force 02'-Current Proud dad of 3 girls, 1 boy and 1 TBD in Dec of 2012 - Lucky Husband "Family owned and operated since 1969" Dad's 66' Custom Camper - Big Family Small Budget

08-18-2012, 07:44 PM	#3
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: stupid windshield gasket looks like it might have been packaged wrong, most definitly dont cut it. __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

08-18-2012, 10:13 PM	#5
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,881	Re: stupid windshield gasket My dad owns an auto glass shop, and we have noticed that Precision's quality has been going downhill on their older car/truck weatherstripping. They also aren't making all of their own seals like they used to, so no internal quality control in the manufacturing process anymore. It's getting harder and harder to find quality reproduction parts! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

08-19-2012, 12:36 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: stupid windshield gasket No matter what the package says, perhaps you were sent you a gasket for a 60-63 which I assume would be longer. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

08-21-2012, 10:27 PM	#9
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: stupid windshield gasket Thanks guys, I already have a return in progress. I'm gonna try lmc, just waiting to see if my local glass guy can source his own gasket and save me the hassle. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

08-22-2012, 11:06 AM	#10
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: stupid windshield gasket Yeah, quality anymore is zero. I bought some rear barn door weather strips for my '65 Panel from Steele. I go to check the fit and found the right side one was done "backwards". It was like a mirror image to how the corners should have been. Called the company and they grabbed one off the shelf and verified they were done incorrectly. Had to wait three weeks for them to mold new ones correctly and send them to me. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-22-2012, 11:39 AM	#11
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: stupid windshield gasket whatever you do, DO NOT order from AutoPartsWarehouse. They have a good price on Precision gaskets, but make teh return a pain. 1. I hate calling India, the gentleman was very nice but has no idea what any of these parts are, let alone subtleties as to why they would be wrong. He issued the return without a hassle tho. 2. 3 pages of "stipulations" to returns; you must have all packaging, reciept COPY, properly marked slips in black pen etc... I just want to send the damn thing back, not do all your recieving work for you. I've worked in shipping and receiving, and NEVER expected customers to jump through hoops on a return that is the companies fault. I found a local glass guy from a smaller town just outside the city, its $~250 but thats labor for 2 guys, and a new gasket etc. At this point, if it goes in well and he can avoid mucking stuff up like I would (paint, the gasket, the glass itself)...then its worth it to me. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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