rear window trim ?

[panhead59]

I know there are two different widths of the groove on front/rear windshield trim. I have some trim but don't know which one it is. Anybody have a measurement of the two widths that goes into the rubber seal? Mine looks to be 1\/2-5/8".

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by panhead59

I know there are two different widths of the groove on front/rear windshield trim. I have some trim but don't know which one it is. Anybody have a measurement of the two widths that goes into the rubber seal? Mine looks to be 1\/2-5/8".

The deep trim and shallow trim windshield and rear window gaskets look the same on the outside and the years will interchange as long as you have the correct gasket for the trim you have. The ’71/‘72 shallow trim has a 3/8 lip on it and uses the shallow groove gaskets, and the ’67/’70 deep trim has a 5/8 lip on it and uses the deep groove gaskets. In my experience the gasket with the deep trim is easier to install..... Put the gasket on the glass, then put the trim in the gasket, and install as a unit. You may have to put a few strips of masking tape around it to hold everything together until you are ready to install it.

I wouldn't buy the repo trim. From what I read it doesn't fit too well and makes the windshield almost impossible to install.

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[panhead59]

Thank you sir That's just what I needed to know

[randy.powell]

So I've been chasing the issue "why doesn't aftermarket windshield trim fit" for a long time? So - I have 2 sets of oem windshield trim, placed them next to the aftermarket trim, and guess what. The curvature on the aftermarket crap is nowhere close to the oem trim. Especially on the upper long piece! If I knew how to post pics it would be very easy to see why the aftermarket crap continues to be such a nightmare for everyone. With the way it's formed, there is no way it will flex to get it to fit properly.

You can see easily what I'm talking about by taking the long upper piece and placing it on the cab where it goes (before seal and windshield are put in place). No wonder it doesn't work!!!

I've compared the 67-70 trim, 71-72 trim both aftermarket and oem and the results are the same!

Don't waste your time and money. Find the oem trim...
B/R,
Randy

[CC69Rat]

Aftermarket crap here.. it just takes patience.

[Rufas]

I just went through this last weekend with the trim on my front windshield. After installing/removing the windshield four times I said screw it!

I have a trimless gasket (Precision) on order and hope to install the windshield again this weekend.

BTW window trim was from LMC and is pure C&@P!

[CC69Rat]

Trimparts 67-70 trim, precision gasket + KY .. Yes, KY jelly around the pinch weld and cab. Also, ky in the windshield part of the gasket grove. NOT the trim grove of course. Qtips work nicely to get it into the grove the windshield sits in. The key being the glass has to shift around a little in the gasket as you rope it in. If it's not able to move it will bind, roll under, and pops the trim loose on the corners.

I wouldn't call it easy still,.. but KY helps a bunch. Its water based too, no issues with petroleum based lubes, spray soap you cant control, it won't drip all over your dash. Try it..

[cj847]

Can anyone confirm that the rear window stainless trim from a factory rear slider is the same as for the solid glass? Thanks.

[Jblackie47803]

Me buying KY jelly at the pharmacy: It's for my windshield, I swear.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by cj847

Can anyone confirm that the rear window stainless trim from a factory rear slider is the same as for the solid glass? Thanks.

I can't remember for sure. It's been too long. If it uses the same gasket it would use the same trim.

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