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LT 72 Jimmy · 10-05-2004, 02:09 PM

I need to buy a windshield gasket (no trim). Who has the BEST product. I don't want to mess with a poor fit or leaks. I really appreciate all of the information I can get from any of you who have replaced one recently.

Thanks,

LT

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-05-2004, 02:21 PM

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I just bought a rear window gasket from early Classic. I received it in 1 day (were both in Ca) and it fit Perfect.

bc gman · 10-05-2004, 02:22 PM

I had my done at a glass shop. I gave them a aftermarket gasket to go with the new winshield and they could not get a good fit so I ended up getting one from a gm dealership for about $ 100 more than the aftermarket gasket.the original is more money but the end result was worth it.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-05-2004, 02:24 PM

My local dealer told me that GM turned that part over to the aftermarket guys so It my say GM but it may not be made by GM. Buyer beware

HuggerCST · 10-05-2004, 03:16 PM

I had bad luck with an aftermarket gasket too, and plan to get a GM one. MOTHERTRUCKERS has them for around $100 I think.

Tx Firefighter · 10-05-2004, 04:27 PM

My GM gasket came from the Chevy dealer in a GM box with a GM sticker with part number.

Don't know who made it for sure, I guess, but it did work.

luckydog · 10-05-2004, 05:52 PM

Man, how can a chunk of rubber cost $100?! When i think about all the 100s here, and 200s there, my truck is gonna be in pieces for a very long time.

billsbowtie · 10-05-2004, 06:49 PM

i have a nos GM gasket no trim $90.00 plus shipping

billsbowtie · 10-05-2004, 06:52 PM

huggercst bought this one from me but he needed the one with trim and this one was for no trim

luckydog · 10-05-2004, 09:43 PM

Look at that pic! How much does whoever made that gasket have in supplies? $10? $15? I should go in to the gasket making business. Okay, I'm done whining.

LT 72 Jimmy · 10-06-2004, 09:38 AM

HOLY COW! are none of the aftermarket ones any good? I really didn't imagine that I'd have to drop $100 for a gasket. luckydog, I'm with you my restoration is gonna take a LONG time. Maybe Wes or Paul or Tim can chime in on the aftermarket gaskets?

LT

Tx Firefighter · 10-06-2004, 09:52 AM

Aftermarket gaskets work fine in my experience.

It just that my last truck, a 69 SWB, I used only NOS parts to do the duty, so I went with GM.

I've put in a couple of windshields and many back windows with aftermarket seals with no complaints.

70c10 · 10-06-2004, 09:54 AM

We just used an aftermarket windshield gasket last week and it was a pain to use. The inside upper right corner has a few puckers in it I'm hoping will settle down. I called the local Chevy dealer and was told it now only comes in the deluxe rubber with the groove in it for chrome and was over $100. A professional glass company installed the plain aftermarket one. We probably should have reused the original rubber because it's it's still in pretty good shape.

HuggerCST · 10-06-2004, 10:01 AM

The aftermarket back window gaskets work great, but after installing my windshield with a new aftermarket gasket for chrome trim, I had a 1/8" gap on the outside bottom edge where the gasket meets the glass, and a 1/4 to 3/8" gap on the inside top edge where the gasket meets the roof. I tried everything to make it fit with no luck. Of coarse you could fill it with sealer, but I didn't want to do that. The aftermarket gaskets without the trim may fit better, I haven't tried them.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-06-2004, 11:17 AM

I have had 3 windsheilds installed in my shop with our gaskets. 2 were standards without moldings and one was a 71-72 with trim. All 3 gaskets worked well for us without puckers or leaks. The glass shop that installed my windsheilds uses a sealer along with the gaskets. When I inquired as to why he did that, because these gaskets do not require sealer... His responce was that he gaurantees the window not to leak ever, and sealer was his inshurance policy. My thinking on it also was that if it seals up the little channels up in the corners of the windsheild opening, that it was a good thing!! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-06-2004, 11:20 AM

I just wanted to add that I do not have any personal experience on the 67-70 deluxe gaskets. I have sold a few though and haven't had any bad reports back on them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

bc gman · 10-06-2004, 03:54 PM

I paid $ 190 for my winshield gasket from the dealership. ( deluxe gasket )Can funds

HuggerCST · 10-06-2004, 04:05 PM

I should also add that my gasket came from LMC, so that may have been the problem, lol!

10-05-2004, 02:09 PM	#1
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	windshield gasket questions I need to buy a windshield gasket (no trim). Who has the BEST product. I don't want to mess with a poor fit or leaks. I really appreciate all of the information I can get from any of you who have replaced one recently. Thanks, LT

10-05-2004, 02:21 PM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,169	www.earlyclassic.com I just bought a rear window gasket from early Classic. I received it in 1 day (were both in Ca) and it fit Perfect. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-05-2004, 02:22 PM	#3
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	I had my done at a glass shop. I gave them a aftermarket gasket to go with the new winshield and they could not get a good fit so I ended up getting one from a gm dealership for about $ 100 more than the aftermarket gasket.the original is more money but the end result was worth it. __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

10-05-2004, 02:24 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,169	My local dealer told me that GM turned that part over to the aftermarket guys so It my say GM but it may not be made by GM. Buyer beware __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-05-2004, 03:16 PM	#5
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I had bad luck with an aftermarket gasket too, and plan to get a GM one. MOTHERTRUCKERS has them for around $100 I think. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-05-2004, 04:27 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	My GM gasket came from the Chevy dealer in a GM box with a GM sticker with part number. Don't know who made it for sure, I guess, but it did work.

10-05-2004, 05:52 PM	#7
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	Man, how can a chunk of rubber cost $100?! When i think about all the 100s here, and 200s there, my truck is gonna be in pieces for a very long time. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

10-05-2004, 06:49 PM	#8
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	i have a nos GM gasket no trim $90.00 plus shipping

10-05-2004, 06:52 PM	#9
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	huggercst bought this one from me but he needed the one with trim and this one was for no trim

10-05-2004, 09:43 PM	#10
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	Look at that pic! How much does whoever made that gasket have in supplies? $10? $15? I should go in to the gasket making business. Okay, I'm done whining. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

10-06-2004, 09:38 AM	#11
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	HOLY COW! are none of the aftermarket ones any good? I really didn't imagine that I'd have to drop $100 for a gasket. luckydog, I'm with you my restoration is gonna take a LONG time. Maybe Wes or Paul or Tim can chime in on the aftermarket gaskets? LT

10-06-2004, 09:52 AM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Aftermarket gaskets work fine in my experience. It just that my last truck, a 69 SWB, I used only NOS parts to do the duty, so I went with GM. I've put in a couple of windshields and many back windows with aftermarket seals with no complaints. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-06-2004, 09:54 AM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	We just used an aftermarket windshield gasket last week and it was a pain to use. The inside upper right corner has a few puckers in it I'm hoping will settle down. I called the local Chevy dealer and was told it now only comes in the deluxe rubber with the groove in it for chrome and was over $100. A professional glass company installed the plain aftermarket one. We probably should have reused the original rubber because it's it's still in pretty good shape. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 10-06-2004 at 10:25 AM.

10-06-2004, 10:01 AM	#14
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	The aftermarket back window gaskets work great, but after installing my windshield with a new aftermarket gasket for chrome trim, I had a 1/8" gap on the outside bottom edge where the gasket meets the glass, and a 1/4 to 3/8" gap on the inside top edge where the gasket meets the roof. I tried everything to make it fit with no luck. Of coarse you could fill it with sealer, but I didn't want to do that. The aftermarket gaskets without the trim may fit better, I haven't tried them. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-06-2004, 11:17 AM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	I have had 3 windsheilds installed in my shop with our gaskets. 2 were standards without moldings and one was a 71-72 with trim. All 3 gaskets worked well for us without puckers or leaks. The glass shop that installed my windsheilds uses a sealer along with the gaskets. When I inquired as to why he did that, because these gaskets do not require sealer... His responce was that he gaurantees the window not to leak ever, and sealer was his inshurance policy. My thinking on it also was that if it seals up the little channels up in the corners of the windsheild opening, that it was a good thing!! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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10-06-2004, 11:20 AM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	I just wanted to add that I do not have any personal experience on the 67-70 deluxe gaskets. I have sold a few though and haven't had any bad reports back on them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-06-2004, 03:54 PM	#17
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	I paid $ 190 for my winshield gasket from the dealership. ( deluxe gasket )Can funds __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

10-06-2004, 04:05 PM	#18
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I should also add that my gasket came from LMC, so that may have been the problem, lol! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

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