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NC_John · 10-06-2013, 06:18 PM

My windshield is all cloudy on the bottom and looks like crap. It's replacement is on my short list. The seal in there now (not the original) fits pretty lousy on the inside- outside the cab looks OK. Has anybody had any luck finding a nice looking/correctly fitting replacement seal? (BTW - mine has the chrome trim too)

**D.PASSMORE** · 10-06-2013, 06:19 PM

GMC Paul - precision gaskets.

NC_John · 10-06-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

GMC Paul - precision gaskets.

Thanks but I have their door seals (push-on) and am ready to replace them (I have had them on for maybe 6 weeks and still have to slam the door embarrassingly hard to close them). I'll see if there are any other good options...

**TBONE1964** · 10-06-2013, 06:35 PM

You will not find anything better than precision seals for the windshield. You will also not find a door seal that will let your door shut without slamming it for a while. The aftermarket door seals all have this problem and it just takes time for them to get happy.

If you do find an aftermarket door seal that will allow a nice clean door shut (no slamming), please let us know where to find them.

NC_John · 10-06-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

You will not find anything better than precision seals for the windshield. You will also not find a door seal that will let your door shut without slamming it for a while. The aftermarket door seals all have this problem and it just takes time for them to get happy.

If you do find an aftermarket door seal that will allow a nice clean door shut (no slamming), please let us know where to find them.

I'm tempted to try soffseal.... Pricey but seriously- I am going to start breaking parts on my doors as hard as I have to slam them (and I can't adjust them to close better).

Sammy · 10-06-2013, 07:01 PM

Precision was the only ones I had previously used. Until the last windshield I got in a package deal. It was a LMC windshield with a new gasket. I had no unexpected difficulties with the install but it wasn't a deluxe with the trim. Agreed with the comments on door seals have not seen any that didn't require a break in period.

NC_John · 10-06-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Agreed with the comments on door seals have not seen any that didn't require a break in period.

yeah, but how long??? months?

71 super · 10-06-2013, 10:14 PM

Stay away from sofseal they are junk. Bought one of their windshield gaskets and it was awful - I threw it in the trash it was so bad. Precision is best choice but they are hit and miss as well, they fit ok but their replacement trim is mediocre at best.

**leddzepp** · 10-06-2013, 10:23 PM

If you are usin trim, use OEM 67-70 trim with a Precision gasket. It seats deeper and will not pop out. I used this combo on my 72 and it was installed within 15 mins by the glass guy and fits perfectly.

chipflyer · 10-07-2013, 07:37 PM

Me and a couple buddies put a windshield in my 71 recently using the precision seal with the early style stainless trim. Very simple and I couldn't be more happy with how it looks and seals.

Jeff

Bhelton · 10-07-2013, 07:42 PM

precision window rubbers all the way

54belair · 10-07-2013, 08:59 PM

Ive read that an adhesive backed door seal is much better than the oem style-----anyone have any experience here?

bbadfred · 10-07-2013, 09:50 PM

I have the GMC Pauls push on seals on my 67 GMC and they work great, I vented them at the bottom as per the instructions. If the one piece windows are closed or the cab air vents are closed both doors must be shut firmly, Not hard just firmly. with the windows down or the cab vents open they both shut easily.

10-06-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? My windshield is all cloudy on the bottom and looks like crap. It's replacement is on my short list. The seal in there now (not the original) fits pretty lousy on the inside- outside the cab looks OK. Has anybody had any luck finding a nice looking/correctly fitting replacement seal? (BTW - mine has the chrome trim too) __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

10-06-2013, 06:19 PM	#2
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,055	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? GMC Paul - precision gaskets.

10-06-2013, 06:35 PM	#4
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? You will not find anything better than precision seals for the windshield. You will also not find a door seal that will let your door shut without slamming it for a while. The aftermarket door seals all have this problem and it just takes time for them to get happy. If you do find an aftermarket door seal that will allow a nice clean door shut (no slamming), please let us know where to find them. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

10-06-2013, 07:01 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? Precision was the only ones I had previously used. Until the last windshield I got in a package deal. It was a LMC windshield with a new gasket. I had no unexpected difficulties with the install but it wasn't a deluxe with the trim. Agreed with the comments on door seals have not seen any that didn't require a break in period. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

10-06-2013, 10:14 PM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? Stay away from sofseal they are junk. Bought one of their windshield gaskets and it was awful - I threw it in the trash it was so bad. Precision is best choice but they are hit and miss as well, they fit ok but their replacement trim is mediocre at best. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-06-2013, 10:23 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? If you are usin trim, use OEM 67-70 trim with a Precision gasket. It seats deeper and will not pop out. I used this combo on my 72 and it was installed within 15 mins by the glass guy and fits perfectly. __________________ 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

10-07-2013, 07:37 PM	#10
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? Me and a couple buddies put a windshield in my 71 recently using the precision seal with the early style stainless trim. Very simple and I couldn't be more happy with how it looks and seals. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

10-07-2013, 07:42 PM	#11
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? precision window rubbers all the way

10-07-2013, 08:59 PM	#12
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? Ive read that an adhesive backed door seal is much better than the oem style-----anyone have any experience here? __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

10-07-2013, 09:50 PM	#13
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: source for good fitting replacement windshield seal? I have the GMC Pauls push on seals on my 67 GMC and they work great, I vented them at the bottom as per the instructions. If the one piece windows are closed or the cab air vents are closed both doors must be shut firmly, Not hard just firmly. with the windows down or the cab vents open they both shut easily.



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