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S10Fan · 08-03-2009, 05:25 AM

OK guys, I'm calling on the forum's brain trust. I need a new rear window seal, I realize there's a difference between the seals for regular windows and a slider. Now I'm told there's a difference in slider seals depending on a factory or non factory window. How the heck do you tell the difference?

Thanks!

Bryan

texasfunk · 08-04-2009, 01:18 AM

i think a factorylooked more like a fulll piece, i cant explain it without pics, but my 87 has a non factory i beleive, pay attention to the top, theres a littler strip of metal with no glass, on the others, they go all the way to the top

factory, window frame and glass go to the top

non-factory(i beleive), window doesnt curve or go all the way to the top, and has a strip up top

S10Fan · 08-05-2009, 05:21 AM

I went back to an ebay seller I dealt with a couple years ago. Here's what he said................

"You can usually tell the factory sliders because their flange that fits in the rubber is about 3/8-1/2" thick. The aftermarket slider is made to the same thickness as the flat glass about 1/4". You can also look on your slider for a brand name. Some aftermarket companies would be CR Laurence, OWG, Prestige, Jackson Mfg."

1984 swb chevy · 08-06-2009, 09:04 PM

I have never had an issue with the rear rubber when changing out rear windows. I always remove the rear slider and install flat glass back in the same rubber.

GM-power · 01-01-2013, 05:44 PM

Sorry to dig up a old thread; did you figure out a gasket or use the stock one for your aftermarket slider? I picked a aftermarket one up without a gasket and am puzzled as to how to make it work.
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LONGHAIR · 01-01-2013, 05:52 PM

As long as your original seal is not cracked or overly stiff, it will work......chances of that are slim, so I would start with a new one.

IIRC the only realy difference in the gaskets themselves is the some of them have a "locking strip" that fits into a groove in the rubber after it is all pulled it. I think that was a later year running change though. If yours doen't have it, don't worry about it. They are harder to deal with anyway.

bigd65 · 01-01-2013, 08:27 PM

I JUST changed mine from a slider to a flat glass and used the very same seal
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ramz · 01-02-2013, 10:15 AM

I just changed mine out from flat to slider and used the same original seal.

08-03-2009, 05:25 AM	#1
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Rear window seal OK guys, I'm calling on the forum's brain trust. I need a new rear window seal, I realize there's a difference between the seals for regular windows and a slider. Now I'm told there's a difference in slider seals depending on a factory or non factory window. How the heck do you tell the difference? Thanks! Bryan __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#2
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Rear window seal i think a factorylooked more like a fulll piece, i cant explain it without pics, but my 87 has a non factory i beleive, pay attention to the top, theres a littler strip of metal with no glass, on the others, they go all the way to the top factory, window frame and glass go to the top non-factory(i beleive), window doesnt curve or go all the way to the top, and has a strip up top

08-05-2009, 05:21 AM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Rear window seal I went back to an ebay seller I dealt with a couple years ago. Here's what he said................ "You can usually tell the factory sliders because their flange that fits in the rubber is about 3/8-1/2" thick. The aftermarket slider is made to the same thickness as the flat glass about 1/4". You can also look on your slider for a brand name. Some aftermarket companies would be CR Laurence, OWG, Prestige, Jackson Mfg." __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-06-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Rear window seal I have never had an issue with the rear rubber when changing out rear windows. I always remove the rear slider and install flat glass back in the same rubber. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

01-01-2013, 05:44 PM	#5
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Rear window seal Sorry to dig up a old thread; did you figure out a gasket or use the stock one for your aftermarket slider? I picked a aftermarket one up without a gasket and am puzzled as to how to make it work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

01-01-2013, 08:27 PM	#7
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: Rear window seal I JUST changed mine from a slider to a flat glass and used the very same seal Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

01-02-2013, 10:15 AM	#8
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Rear window seal I just changed mine out from flat to slider and used the same original seal.



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