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oldspowered · 07-17-2011, 07:44 PM

i heard of horror stories on the windshields for our trucks. who makes a gasket that holds the factory trim and sell it as a kit from under 250 sent to my door?
thanks,David

**leddzepp** · 07-17-2011, 07:50 PM

I have heard that Precision is the best fitting windshield gasket available, and Pinkerton is the best windshield.

oldspowered · 07-17-2011, 10:05 PM

who has those? i can install it. body man/ metal fab tech by day...

Red68 · 07-17-2011, 11:00 PM

I have heard that "soffseal" is the best type of windshield rubber to use. I had a new windshield installed and the rubber wrinkled in the corners. It was not soffseal.
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PhileCool · 07-20-2011, 01:33 AM

What type of glass & molding does Safelite use?

Sammy · 07-20-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PhileCool

What type of glass & molding does Safelite use?

Talked with a local Safelite. They don't do our windshields even without the trim anymore. When I asked why he said the man hours was the big thing. Our work is done with only one installer. Those trucks require at least two plus they have lost money on breaking them making them non-profitable.

hayhauler71 · 07-20-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I have heard that Precision is the best fitting windshield gasket available, and Pinkerton is the best windshield.

x 2 on the precision had mine installed 5 years ago and is perfect still

**Classic Bowties** · 07-20-2011, 02:16 PM

+ 3 for precision, the local area glass guys prefer & ask for this brand also. Below are the precision 67-72 pu part numbers for front and rear glass, Mel.

#WBL685 / 67-72 front w/o trim.
#WCR685 / 67-70 front w/trim.
#WCR685A / 71-72 front w/trim.

#WBLD1092T / 68-72 rear w/o trim & 67 only w/panoramic.
#WCR1092T / 68-72 rear w/trim & 67 only w/panoramic.

emil77 · 07-20-2011, 07:05 PM

What do you do with the rear view mirror after changing the windshield? Do you glue it back to where it approximately was?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-20-2011, 07:28 PM

Yes, for the 71-72s you do. WES

into69z · 07-20-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I have heard that Precision is the best fitting windshield gasket available, and Pinkerton is the best windshield.

I used percision from GMC Paul's and asked for a Pinkerton shield and Safelite sent three guys to put it in. The rubber fit great but just as they were finishing, they broke the glass. Returned two days later with a PPG glassand went in no problem. Remember there is a difference from trim depth from 69/70 to 71/72...........They charged $225 and I supplied the gasket.

Heavy Evy · 07-20-2011, 07:55 PM

safelites leak so good riddens and the tech that installed mine was a prick. do the precision ones seal good? mine leaks still.
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*stich626* · 07-20-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

+ 3 for precision, the local area glass guys prefer & ask for this brand also. Below are the precision 67-72 pu part numbers for front and rear glass, Mel.

#WBL685 / 67-72 front w/o trim.
#WCR685 / 67-70 front w/trim.
#WCR685A / 71-72 front w/trim.

#WBLD1092T / 68-72 rear w/o trim & 67 only w/panoramic.
#WCR1092T / 68-72 rear w/trim & 67 only w/panoramic.

thanks

Dunenutt · 07-20-2011, 08:49 PM

Precision seals fit way better than the others. If the softseals are as good as their door seals, they should work awesome.

Safelite installed my windsheild. Two guys, 4+ hours. They seemed to know what they were doing, but said these trucks are the worst to install. My old 72 Blazer, two guys, two broken windsheilds, but the third time was a charm. Three weeks later got a crack from a rock, and it stayed that way until I sold it.

bigsnookmaster · 07-20-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Precision seals fit way better than the others. If the softseals are as good as their door seals, they should work awesome.

Safelite installed my windsheild. Two guys, 4+ hours. They seemed to know what they were doing, but said these trucks are the worst to install. My old 72 Blazer, two guys, two broken windsheilds, but the third time was a charm. Three weeks later got a crack from a rock, and it stayed that way until I sold it.

They didn't know what they were doing! These things aren't rocket science. I installed mine in less than 30 minutes.No trim. I also had to pull it back out, and re-install after my headliner install, so as I could tuck the material in after the headliner install. You have to know what you're doing though. I also have a Pilkington windshield and Precision gasket. I will do a free install if someone will do the video shoot, so others can see the process. Good luck!

usmcchevy · 07-21-2011, 08:05 AM

Quality auto glass did mine. Precision gasket, took about 45 min. $240 for everything.

Dunenutt · 07-21-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

They didn't know what they were doing! These things aren't rocket science. I installed mine in less than 30 minutes.No trim. I also had to pull it back out, and re-install after my headliner install, so as I could tuck the material in after the headliner install. You have to know what you're doing though. I also have a Pilkington windshield and Precision gasket. I will do a free install if someone will do the video shoot, so others can see the process. Good luck!

Mine has the trim, and it appeared that it was most of the problem. Just as they were installing the upper corners the trim would squirt out of the seal.

Rdrdave · 07-25-2011, 08:02 PM

I found a good window for mine with the deluxe trim. It took me 3.5 hours but I save $300! I used the precision seal and it takes alot of patience, the corners were the most difficult part. I also did it solo so I used one of those glass suction things, I picked up at NAPA. It was a great learning experience and the help from everyone on this board is like having 50 instructors!

07-17-2011, 07:44 PM	#1
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	good winshield kit i heard of horror stories on the windshields for our trucks. who makes a gasket that holds the factory trim and sell it as a kit from under 250 sent to my door? thanks,David __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

07-17-2011, 07:50 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: good winshield kit I have heard that Precision is the best fitting windshield gasket available, and Pinkerton is the best windshield. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-17-2011, 10:05 PM	#3
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: good winshield kit who has those? i can install it. body man/ metal fab tech by day... __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

07-17-2011, 11:00 PM	#4
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: good winshield kit I have heard that "soffseal" is the best type of windshield rubber to use. I had a new windshield installed and the rubber wrinkled in the corners. It was not soffseal. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

07-20-2011, 01:33 AM	#5
PhileCool Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Athens,Ohio Posts: 28	Re: good winshield kit What type of glass & molding does Safelite use?

07-20-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,577	Re: good winshield kit + 3 for precision, the local area glass guys prefer & ask for this brand also. Below are the precision 67-72 pu part numbers for front and rear glass, Mel. #WBL685 / 67-72 front w/o trim. #WCR685 / 67-70 front w/trim. #WCR685A / 71-72 front w/trim. #WBLD1092T / 68-72 rear w/o trim & 67 only w/panoramic. #WCR1092T / 68-72 rear w/trim & 67 only w/panoramic.

07-20-2011, 07:05 PM	#9
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: good winshield kit What do you do with the rear view mirror after changing the windshield? Do you glue it back to where it approximately was? __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

07-20-2011, 07:28 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: good winshield kit Yes, for the 71-72s you do. WES __________________ 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

07-20-2011, 07:55 PM	#12
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: good winshield kit safelites leak so good riddens and the tech that installed mine was a prick. do the precision ones seal good? mine leaks still. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

07-20-2011, 08:49 PM	#14
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: good winshield kit Precision seals fit way better than the others. If the softseals are as good as their door seals, they should work awesome. Safelite installed my windsheild. Two guys, 4+ hours. They seemed to know what they were doing, but said these trucks are the worst to install. My old 72 Blazer, two guys, two broken windsheilds, but the third time was a charm. Three weeks later got a crack from a rock, and it stayed that way until I sold it.

07-21-2011, 08:05 AM	#16
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: good winshield kit Quality auto glass did mine. Precision gasket, took about 45 min. $240 for everything. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

07-25-2011, 08:02 PM	#18
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: good winshield kit I found a good window for mine with the deluxe trim. It took me 3.5 hours but I save $300! I used the precision seal and it takes alot of patience, the corners were the most difficult part. I also did it solo so I used one of those glass suction things, I picked up at NAPA. It was a great learning experience and the help from everyone on this board is like having 50 instructors!



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