55.2-59 Sun Visor gasket? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

05-01-2019, 12:40 AM

I have both a fiberglass visor that came with my truck when I bought it and a new metal visor from Classic Parts that I bought years ago. I plan to install one of theses soon but I don’t have a gasket for it. I see Classic now sells one but I saw a 57 Suburban on tv today that looks like they used the same welting material sold for rear fenders. Has anyone else used this as a gasket before? Do I need to worry about water with either gasket? Would silicone work to “seal” gasket to the roof? Or should I use something else.
Thanks

my56chevytruck · 05-01-2019, 09:30 AM

A sun visor gasket? You say you've seen one of these for sale? Please show us.

05-01-2019, 12:06 PM

https://www.classicparts.com/1955-59...ctinfo/36-012/

**mr48chev** · 05-01-2019, 01:46 PM

Anti rattle strip for those

my56chevytruck · 05-02-2019, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXapache

https://www.classicparts.com/1955-59...ctinfo/36-012/

Honestly, I've never heard of a "sun visor gasket", thanks for posting. That's new to me, I screwed, welded and blended mine to the roof.

05-02-2019, 11:07 AM

I was just asking because my truck didn’t have anything but the visor screwed to it when I bought it. It’s time to put it back on and I just wanted to know if anyone was using something to cushion the mating surfaces. It makes sense to do so and when I saw that suburban with the fender welting, I thought it was a good idea.

Foot Stomper · 05-02-2019, 11:48 PM

Nah, don't bother. The seam is supposed be there.

Russell Ashley · 05-03-2019, 05:07 PM

That's new to me. You would think they might mention a gasket when you purchase the visor. Mine doesn't have that gasket and for sure isn't coming off to put one on.

Black_Sheep · 05-06-2019, 10:03 PM

Strip caulk will help keep moisture out and prevent metal to metal contact without resorting to unsightly welting

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-07-2019, 12:56 AM

Can I be the one that says out loud, how about NO visor?

The '56 F100's and the TF trucks came with a visor built into the cab roof from the factory. To me, the visors look more appropriate on the Art Deco trucks ('38-47.1) and on the AD trucks - if you like them.

I prefer the Task Force trucks without them. Now, back to your regularly scheduled thread, lol.

Black_Sheep · 05-07-2019, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Can I be the one that says out loud, how about NO visor?

The '56 F100's and the TF trucks came with a visor built into the cab roof from the factory. To me, the visors look more appropriate on the Art Deco trucks ('38-47.1) and on the AD trucks - if you like them.

I prefer the Task Force trucks without them. Now, back to your regularly scheduled thread, lol.

I welded up the holes and sold my visor to somebody from a FB TF group, no regrets...

05-07-2019, 11:43 PM

There’s trucks out there that look great with them when it’s a factory look you’re after I think. Hot rodded trucks of course go for the light/trim look and look better without. I’m getting old and my truck had a visor when I bought it, it’s going back on for that period look. You youngsters can do without them and while you’re at it strip it of all trim/emblems, shave your door handles, and drop a LS in it. Lol

05-01-2019, 12:40 AM	#1
TXapache Guest Posts: n/a	Sun Visor gasket? I have both a fiberglass visor that came with my truck when I bought it and a new metal visor from Classic Parts that I bought years ago. I plan to install one of theses soon but I don’t have a gasket for it. I see Classic now sells one but I saw a 57 Suburban on tv today that looks like they used the same welting material sold for rear fenders. Has anyone else used this as a gasket before? Do I need to worry about water with either gasket? Would silicone work to “seal” gasket to the roof? Or should I use something else. Thanks

05-01-2019, 09:30 AM	#2
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,144	Re: Sun Visor gasket? A sun visor gasket? You say you've seen one of these for sale? Please show us. __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1

05-01-2019, 12:06 PM	#3
TXapache Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sun Visor gasket? https://www.classicparts.com/1955-59...ctinfo/36-012/

05-01-2019, 01:46 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,555	Re: Sun Visor gasket? Anti rattle strip for those __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-02-2019, 11:07 AM	#6
TXapache Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sun Visor gasket? I was just asking because my truck didn’t have anything but the visor screwed to it when I bought it. It’s time to put it back on and I just wanted to know if anyone was using something to cushion the mating surfaces. It makes sense to do so and when I saw that suburban with the fender welting, I thought it was a good idea.

05-02-2019, 11:48 PM	#7
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: Sun Visor gasket? Nah, don't bother. The seam is supposed be there. Attached Images __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

05-03-2019, 05:07 PM	#8
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: Sun Visor gasket? That's new to me. You would think they might mention a gasket when you purchase the visor. Mine doesn't have that gasket and for sure isn't coming off to put one on.

05-06-2019, 10:03 PM	#9
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Sun Visor gasket? Strip caulk will help keep moisture out and prevent metal to metal contact without resorting to unsightly welting __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

05-07-2019, 12:56 AM	#10
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,338	Re: Sun Visor gasket? Can I be the one that says out loud, how about NO visor? The '56 F100's and the TF trucks came with a visor built into the cab roof from the factory. To me, the visors look more appropriate on the Art Deco trucks ('38-47.1) and on the AD trucks - if you like them. I prefer the Task Force trucks without them. Now, back to your regularly scheduled thread, lol. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda! Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 05-07-2019 at 01:49 AM.

05-07-2019, 11:43 PM	#12
TXapache Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sun Visor gasket? There’s trucks out there that look great with them when it’s a factory look you’re after I think. Hot rodded trucks of course go for the light/trim look and look better without. I’m getting old and my truck had a visor when I bought it, it’s going back on for that period look. You youngsters can do without them and while you’re at it strip it of all trim/emblems, shave your door handles, and drop a LS in it. Lol



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