67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skorpioskorpio · 11-12-2014, 09:52 AM

There is apparently 3 types of windshield rubber, the 67-72 all rubber standard rubber, 67-70 deluxe rubber and 71-72 deluxe rubber. I understand the stainless trim is different between the 2 deluxe types. My questions are, first do they look the same? If you are starting from neither is one more practical than the other? I assume, if replaced as a set, they are interchangeable.

Steve Cole · 11-12-2014, 10:06 AM

I've been told, although I can't confirm it, that the earlier trim has a longer holding tab (the part that locks it into the rubber seal) than the later trim. So as long as you keep the trim and rubber the same, they should work on any 67-72.

I would love confirmation on this though.

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2014, 11:51 AM

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They look the same on the outside and the years will interchange as long as you have the correct gasket for the trim you have. The shallow trim has a 3/8 lip on it and the deep trim has a 5/8 lip on it. In my experience the gasket with the deep trim is easier to install..... Put the gasket on the glass, then put the trim in the gasket, and install as a unit. You may have to put a few strips of masking tape around it to hold everything together until you are ready to install it.

LockDoc

71 super · 11-12-2014, 03:49 PM

+2 on what lock doc said

Steve Cole · 11-12-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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They look the same on the outside and the years will interchange as long as you have the correct gasket for the trim you have. The shallow trim has a 3/8 lip on it and the deep trim has a 5/8 lip on it. In my experience the gasket with the deep trim is easier to install..... Put the gasket on the glass, then put the trim in the gasket, and install as a unit. You may have to put a few strips of masking tape around it to hold everything together until you are ready to install it.

LockDoc

So does the earlier trim have the 5/8" lip? And is it 67-70?
Thanks.

**leddzepp** · 11-12-2014, 03:57 PM

67/70 trim seats deeper and is less prone to popping out. It is also easier to install. Use the corresponding gasket.

skorpioskorpio · 11-12-2014, 04:13 PM

Well my Jimmy is a '70, and I wouldn't say less prone, I'm not sure how that trim could have possibly popped out.

**leddzepp** · 11-12-2014, 04:19 PM

Well, try 71-72 trim next time and see for yourself.

skorpioskorpio · 11-12-2014, 04:27 PM

LOL, I guess my point was that if the 71-72 trim can pop out it's probably something unique to that trim, the '70 trim is really in there, I tried to pull some out when I disassembled the truck, it didn't come out in one piece. I'm not sure it's possible to remove it without popping out the whole windshield first.

**leddzepp** · 11-12-2014, 04:34 PM

When I say "pop out" I don't mean it's going to literally pop out and fly off the truck as you are driving it. The 67-70 trim will seat deeper and hold closer to the gasket as opposed to the 71/72 trim when installed. There have been countless threads over the years here about the headaches when reinstalling a windshield with trim. My point is that the best route to go is 67-70 trim OEM, not aftermarket.

skorpioskorpio · 11-12-2014, 04:46 PM

I understand.

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

I understand.

Yes, we are talking about during installation of the windshield....

LockDoc

teeitup · 11-12-2014, 06:00 PM

I've always heard the 67-70 chrome is easiest to install, but I was thinking its the shallow chrome, most my trucks I part out have the deep chrome and they are 71-72.. I've also heard don't go aftermarket on this chrome

Steve Cole · 11-12-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

I've always heard the 67-70 chrome is easiest to install, but I was thinking its the shallow chrome, most my trucks I part out have the deep chrome and they are 71-72.. I've also heard don't go aftermarket on this chrome

And the plot thickens...

brown7373 · 11-13-2014, 08:34 AM

My 72 truck was missing the front trim when I bought it. I bought a new rubber gasket and aftermarket SS trim. An auto glass shop did the install and it was a real *****! They tried to do it at my house, and couldn't do it. I left the truck at their shop where they could get more hands on it and swear at it more freely. They got it all on, but said it was very difficult. The shop owner also is very familiar with this era trucks.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-13-2014, 08:59 AM

Anyone contemplating the use of stainless trim for their windshield is cautioned to avoid the aftermarket trim and use OEM pieces, which can still be readily had. I learned the hard (and time consuming/expensive) way that aftermarket trim fits poorly if at all. With OEM trim the windshield install is straightforward.

skorpioskorpio · 11-13-2014, 02:55 PM

When you say readily had, from where? Are they still available at the parts counter?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-13-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

When you say readily had, from where? Are they still available at the parts counter?

Salvage yards or the parts board here. They polish up well.

JointTech · 11-13-2014, 07:18 PM

i have a set. I was hoping they were like the 4x4 tow hooks or something

Ill take 9 million dollars for mine. Ill throw in the windsheild and old gasket as well

corndoggydogg · 03-24-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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They look the same on the outside and the years will interchange as long as you have the correct gasket for the trim you have. The shallow trim has a 3/8 lip on it and the deep trim has a 5/8 lip on it. In my experience the gasket with the deep trim is easier to install..... Put the gasket on the glass, then put the trim in the gasket, and install as a unit. You may have to put a few strips of masking tape around it to hold everything together until you are ready to install it.

LockDoc

I recently bought a new gasket with the intention of installing trim AFTER the new glass and gasket are installed. Is that even possible? Trim is on my list to buy, but need to find out if that needs to get purchased sooner vs. later. Thanks.

**RenoKeene** · 03-24-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by corndoggydogg

I recently bought a new gasket with the intention of installing trim AFTER the new glass and gasket are installed. Is that even possible? Trim is on my list to buy, but need to find out if that needs to get purchased sooner vs. later. Thanks.

Time to move that trim to the top of the list because it all has to go in at the same time.

corndoggydogg · 03-24-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Time to move that trim to the top of the list because it all has to go in at the same time.

Good to know. Thanks!

**LockDoc** · 03-24-2015, 04:51 PM

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Reno is correct. You probably wouldn't get it in without damaging something, if at all, when the windshield is already installed.....

LockDoc

**Classic Bowties** · 03-24-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

I've always heard the 67-70 chrome is easiest to install, but I was thinking its the shallow chrome, most my trucks I part out have the deep chrome and they are 71-72..

Hey Randy, I think you meant to say this the other way around? Mel

Should be:
67-70 / Tall retaining lip (Use precision seal #WCR685 for best results)
71-72 / Short retaining lip (Use precision seal #WCR685A for best results)

11-12-2014, 09:52 AM	#1
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. There is apparently 3 types of windshield rubber, the 67-72 all rubber standard rubber, 67-70 deluxe rubber and 71-72 deluxe rubber. I understand the stainless trim is different between the 2 deluxe types. My questions are, first do they look the same? If you are starting from neither is one more practical than the other? I assume, if replaced as a set, they are interchangeable.

11-12-2014, 10:06 AM	#2
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. I've been told, although I can't confirm it, that the earlier trim has a longer holding tab (the part that locks it into the rubber seal) than the later trim. So as long as you keep the trim and rubber the same, they should work on any 67-72. I would love confirmation on this though.

11-12-2014, 11:51 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. - They look the same on the outside and the years will interchange as long as you have the correct gasket for the trim you have. The shallow trim has a 3/8 lip on it and the deep trim has a 5/8 lip on it. In my experience the gasket with the deep trim is easier to install..... Put the gasket on the glass, then put the trim in the gasket, and install as a unit. You may have to put a few strips of masking tape around it to hold everything together until you are ready to install it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-12-2014 at 12:02 PM.

11-12-2014, 03:49 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. +2 on what lock doc said __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-12-2014, 03:57 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. 67/70 trim seats deeper and is less prone to popping out. It is also easier to install. Use the corresponding gasket. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-12-2014, 04:13 PM	#7
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. Well my Jimmy is a '70, and I wouldn't say less prone, I'm not sure how that trim could have possibly popped out.

11-12-2014, 04:19 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. Well, try 71-72 trim next time and see for yourself. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-12-2014, 04:27 PM	#9
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. LOL, I guess my point was that if the 71-72 trim can pop out it's probably something unique to that trim, the '70 trim is really in there, I tried to pull some out when I disassembled the truck, it didn't come out in one piece. I'm not sure it's possible to remove it without popping out the whole windshield first.

11-12-2014, 04:34 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. When I say "pop out" I don't mean it's going to literally pop out and fly off the truck as you are driving it. The 67-70 trim will seat deeper and hold closer to the gasket as opposed to the 71/72 trim when installed. There have been countless threads over the years here about the headaches when reinstalling a windshield with trim. My point is that the best route to go is 67-70 trim OEM, not aftermarket. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-12-2014, 04:46 PM	#11
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. I understand.

11-12-2014, 06:00 PM	#13
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. I've always heard the 67-70 chrome is easiest to install, but I was thinking its the shallow chrome, most my trucks I part out have the deep chrome and they are 71-72.. I've also heard don't go aftermarket on this chrome __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-13-2014, 08:34 AM	#15
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. My 72 truck was missing the front trim when I bought it. I bought a new rubber gasket and aftermarket SS trim. An auto glass shop did the install and it was a real *****! They tried to do it at my house, and couldn't do it. I left the truck at their shop where they could get more hands on it and swear at it more freely. They got it all on, but said it was very difficult. The shop owner also is very familiar with this era trucks.

11-13-2014, 08:59 AM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. Anyone contemplating the use of stainless trim for their windshield is cautioned to avoid the aftermarket trim and use OEM pieces, which can still be readily had. I learned the hard (and time consuming/expensive) way that aftermarket trim fits poorly if at all. With OEM trim the windshield install is straightforward. __________________ 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

11-13-2014, 02:55 PM	#17
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. When you say readily had, from where? Are they still available at the parts counter?

11-13-2014, 07:18 PM	#19
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. i have a set. I was hoping they were like the 4x4 tow hooks or something Ill take 9 million dollars for mine. Ill throw in the windsheild and old gasket as well __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread



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03-24-2015, 04:51 PM	#23
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 67-70 vs 71-72 deluxe windshield trim. - Reno is correct. You probably wouldn't get it in without damaging something, if at all, when the windshield is already installed..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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