73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NASTY-LSX · 08-07-2018, 01:25 PM

I was on BROTHERS TRUCKS website and called for a order. For front and rear
windsheild with chrome trim was $126 bucks. I told him to hold off and would call back. I called local glass shops and they want $18 bucks a piece.

Do the seals come from one place?? would there be a difference from
cheap and expensive seals?? If I have to pay the $$$$$$ for good seals
I will, But if I dont have to, I wont.

Where do you buy from?? or best place??

**1957 Chief** · 08-07-2018, 04:35 PM

I just had my front window replaced. The glass guy said he would only install a Precision Brand seal. I paid him for it and it was like 33 bucks.

Bubba

Eman · 08-07-2018, 06:24 PM

I use Precision windshield moldings and gaskets every day...they're good quality

Justins76 · 08-07-2018, 07:58 PM

When the local glass shop put in my windshield replacement, they didnt want to put the chrome strip in but I insisted. After 2 years, it turned all brown. Now its peeling. Not sure what brand they used, but it must have been the cheapest one they could find.

*gmachinz* · 08-07-2018, 08:02 PM

Weird. I have a couple sets of GM still in the box NOS-they better not turn brown!

**rgunlock** · 08-09-2018, 02:11 PM

I bought a recommended name brand windshield gasket. I laid it out in the driveway in the sun for hours prior to the glass guy showing up, but he still had a heck of a time getting the windshield installed with the locking strip. He claimed that the new rubber was just too stiff. A few weeks later I noticed I had a crack in a lower corner of the glass. Same guy came back out with a new windshield and a couple of OEM gaskets from the salvage yard so I could choose one. Cleaned it up, glass went in with no problem and I've had no problem since. He flat out said that if your original isn't torn up, never get rid of it. Clean it up and re-use it.

*gmachinz* · 08-09-2018, 05:06 PM

The trick is to use lots of Dawn dishsoap to aid in positioning the seal around the glass, then inserting the assembly into the channel and using liberal amounts of soap to insert the locking bead whether plain black or chrome.

**1957 Chief** · 08-10-2018, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Same guy came back out with a new windshield and a couple of OEM gaskets from the salvage yard so I could choose one. Cleaned it up, glass went in with no problem and I've had no problem since. He flat out said that if your original isn't torn up, never get rid of it. Clean it up and re-use it.

That's truth right there. My glass guy said the exact same thing.

Bubba

Pontiac1976 · 08-12-2018, 02:08 PM

Well I have did both the plain black hold up for longer looking nice, but the chrome will turn when exposed to UV light Heat & dirt after years. The less it see the longer the chrome last.
I do like the chrome look. I was thinking of getting a used black one painting the bubble side chrome seeing how long it last in back yard sitting in sun light rain a few years not moving.

08-07-2018, 01:25 PM	#1
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter I was on BROTHERS TRUCKS website and called for a order. For front and rear windsheild with chrome trim was $126 bucks. I told him to hold off and would call back. I called local glass shops and they want $18 bucks a piece. Do the seals come from one place?? would there be a difference from cheap and expensive seals?? If I have to pay the $$$$$$ for good seals I will, But if I dont have to, I wont. Where do you buy from?? or best place??

08-07-2018, 04:35 PM	#2
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter I just had my front window replaced. The glass guy said he would only install a Precision Brand seal. I paid him for it and it was like 33 bucks. Bubba

08-07-2018, 06:24 PM	#3
Eman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: MI Posts: 20	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter I use Precision windshield moldings and gaskets every day...they're good quality

08-07-2018, 07:58 PM	#4
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter When the local glass shop put in my windshield replacement, they didnt want to put the chrome strip in but I insisted. After 2 years, it turned all brown. Now its peeling. Not sure what brand they used, but it must have been the cheapest one they could find. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

08-07-2018, 08:02 PM	#5
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter Weird. I have a couple sets of GM still in the box NOS-they better not turn brown!

08-09-2018, 02:11 PM	#6
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter I bought a recommended name brand windshield gasket. I laid it out in the driveway in the sun for hours prior to the glass guy showing up, but he still had a heck of a time getting the windshield installed with the locking strip. He claimed that the new rubber was just too stiff. A few weeks later I noticed I had a crack in a lower corner of the glass. Same guy came back out with a new windshield and a couple of OEM gaskets from the salvage yard so I could choose one. Cleaned it up, glass went in with no problem and I've had no problem since. He flat out said that if your original isn't torn up, never get rid of it. Clean it up and re-use it. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

08-09-2018, 05:06 PM	#7
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter The trick is to use lots of Dawn dishsoap to aid in positioning the seal around the glass, then inserting the assembly into the channel and using liberal amounts of soap to insert the locking bead whether plain black or chrome.

08-12-2018, 02:08 PM	#9
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 769	Re: 73-87 WINDSHEILD SEAL - DELUXE, Cheap or expensive? does it matter Well I have did both the plain black hold up for longer looking nice, but the chrome will turn when exposed to UV light Heat & dirt after years. The less it see the longer the chrome last. I do like the chrome look. I was thinking of getting a used black one painting the bubble side chrome seeing how long it last in back yard sitting in sun light rain a few years not moving. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.



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