Question-Rear Sliding Glass

[w314speed]

What NOS rear glass weatherstrip was used with the factory sliding glass?

It appears that the one needed for the slider is the one w/o the trim molding?

Somebody out there knows!! Thanks, Dan

[cdowns]

depends weasther the truck in question came with or without the trim// you could get it either way

[w314speed]

I understand you could get with trim and w/o. The question is what rear glass weatherstrip was used to install a rear slider? Thanks, Dan

[JimKshortstep4x4]

Are you asking about the actual window seal or the fuzzie that the sliding windows slide in?

Jim

[w314speed]

window seal

[cdowns]

if you have trim you use seal for trim if no trim you use seal for no trim

[mbgmike]

Not sure you can get an oem gasket for these anymore. I will do some more checking with our suppliers. So a NOS might have to be the way to go. We sell a replacement gasket(black Only) for the aftermarket sliders for $50.00. But its for replacing a oem plain window with the aftermarket slider. Not sure its the same as the factory slider

[Hart_Rod]

My sliding glass has the stainless trim....

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

My sliding glass has the stainless trim....

Is that a factory window? none of our suppliers (like 6) do not offer a rubber with the S/Stl trim.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Is that a factory window? none of our suppliers (like 6) do not offer a rubber with the S/Stl trim.

I'm not sure Mike. It was in the truck when I got it. Is there a way to tell?

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I'm not sure Mike. It was in the truck when I got it. Is there a way to tell?

I don't know the differance between the factory and the aftermarket. I grew up with these trucks new and no one I knew had a slider cause all my friends and relatives had basic trucks. could not afford fancy stuff. Most I did see was in camper trucks and did'nt really look at them much. I am sure GM did not make them. One of their suppliers did I would guess. They may be the same as aftermarket one now.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

I don't know the differance between the factory and the aftermarket. I grew up with these trucks new and no one I knew had a slider cause all my friends and relatives had basic trucks. could not afford fancy stuff. Most I did see was in camper trucks and did'nt really look at them much. I am sure GM did not make them. One of their suppliers did I would guess. They may be the same as aftermarket one now.

My 68 SWB had a topper on it at one time also which is probably why they put the slider on. I've been looking for an aluminum topper to put back on it, but finding a period correct aluminum one is turning out to be difficult. If you need anymore pictures let me know.

[71blksuper4x4]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Is that a factory window? none of our suppliers (like 6) do not offer a rubber with the S/Stl trim.

I have always thought that the original sliding windows were the aluminum/stainless outlined windows, not the black ones. I have been known to be wrong once or twice though. Trevor

[johndawelder]

My original sliding back window has just the black seal,no stainless trim.I either got it from LMC or GMCpauls.Can't remember which.

[John H.]

Dan,

Here is what the Chevy book shows w/o stainless for a slider.

3940758 71-72 Ser 10 thru 30 (cab) w/sliding rear window
71-72 ser 10 thru 30(cab) (exc. C.C., C.S.)

3940756 71-72 Ser 10 thru 30 (Cab) W/C.C. C.S. (exc. sliding rear window)

If you need the WS wo stainless, I have an NOS I would sell for price of Repro.

John

[John H.]

Here was my 72 Sierra Grande 72 with factory slider and 19K original miles.

[chevy71super]

My 72 super has a factory rear slider - SPID option number 1 A2810 Rear Window Sliding. The frame is aluminum with stainless steel trim normal to all supers. Doug

[71blksuper4x4]

See that is what I meant by my first statement. The factory sliding windows are stainless framed windows. The black framed windows are aftermarket windows. I do agree however that your upper trim package trucks would get the stainless trim weatherstrip, and the base models would get black rubber. Trevor

[chevy71super]

Right you are Trevor! Doug

[w314speed]

Guys, I appreciate all the info!!! It appears that the slider could have come both ways, with the parts book painting a different picture! I was always confused why? Chevrolet and GMC, actually GM as they did it in the cars as well, would each use different suppliers for the same part. I would guess the slider that will accept the ss trim allows clearance and the other dosen't. Thanks for everyones feedback and John H for the wonderful pics of your gorgeous 72 BB SG. I'll PM you on the seal. Thanks All, Dan