Glue-ing vs Stock Rubber for Windshield

[Bierkan]

We've had a lot of rain this past week. I know my truck has a leak in the windshield somewhere. I think I found it this past weekend. It appears to be leaking around the rubber seal around the windshield. I'm sure when I pop the shield I'll find rust and such. AFAIK, it's stock. Looks like someone in the past tried some silicone to seal a leak.

So, my Q is, when I go to replace the glass, is it advisable to use the more modern process of glueing the shield in place or use the stock style rubber? This is a rat-rod-ish truck so I'm looking for function vs. OEM look. This truck will spend more time outside than in a garage (due to space) so it has to withstand water.

[OrrieG]

Denee ended up installing hers with the "Modern" sealing method with the gasket acting as trim. She got the truck without a window and found it had some fitment issues that would not allow the window to seat in the gasket. Check out her thread.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Rat rod or not you don't want it to leak and not to rot. I'd strongly advise Steele Rubber Products ONLY - I've never read a bad comment about them. And install it like it came from the factory.

[98layinframe]

Anyone have pictures of the more modern flush mounted style glass?
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[focusedontheprize]

I just put my 2 piece windshield in this weekend. I used the rubber gasket and will be going around it with urethane in the coming weeks. I was debating on doing the modern, but I wanted the rubber in there also. I am not too worried about the leakage.