55.2-59 Window seals? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

svr · 02-01-2021, 07:33 PM

I need to order some new seals for the windshield and back window to install the glass, is there a good, better, best? Who sells the good stuff? Thanks

mr48chev · 02-01-2021, 07:59 PM

Steele Rubber is generally considered the best. It isn't cheap though. https://www.steelerubber.com/search?...ard-cab-pickup

dsraven · 02-01-2021, 08:07 PM

I would try steeles or soffseal. it's a 55-59 right?

svr · 02-01-2021, 08:55 PM

right its a 57

MiraclePieCo · 02-02-2021, 05:44 PM

Gotta agree that Steele and SoffSeal are the best, but they are overpriced. As an economical alternative, I've used Precision on some rubber parts; they're reasonably priced, excellent quality, and have the best installation videos on YouTube. I kinda feel like a company that goes to the trouble to make installation videos that detailed should be rewarded.

my56chevytruck · 02-03-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by svr

right its a 57

I've tried both Steele and Soff Seal, soff seal is exactly that, soft and very flexible. Wasn't able to get my doors shut with Steele and it was aligned correctly. but with Soff Seal, the door shut 1st try and stayed shut for a few days to form. My .02 worth

dsraven · 02-03-2021, 12:11 PM

adjust doors to fit the opening with no latch, so the door sits properly in the opening and the latch isn't being used to bring the door into it's final fitting spot. then install the latch and adjust that so the door fits the sheet metal height around it properly, then install the weather strip. if the weather strip doesn't let the door close it isn't a door problem, it is a weather strip problem. I had the same issue as my56 when I was helping a buddy redo his 54. the generic weather strip he bought was so stiff the door wouldn't close unless you slammed it hard and then it distorted the door kinda. he got some soffseal and it closed like it was supposed to and sealed properly. some will say you gotta leave the door closed for a week or so in the heat if possible and that will help the rubber set. I say, if it doesn't fit then it just doesn't fit. no use to strain the door and hinges etc because the weather stripping won't conform.
just my 2 cents.

02-01-2021, 07:33 PM	#1
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Window seals? I need to order some new seals for the windshield and back window to install the glass, is there a good, better, best? Who sells the good stuff? Thanks __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

02-01-2021, 07:59 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,392	Re: Window seals? Steele Rubber is generally considered the best. It isn't cheap though. https://www.steelerubber.com/search?...ard-cab-pickup __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-01-2021, 08:07 PM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,914	Re: Window seals? I would try steeles or soffseal. it's a 55-59 right?

02-01-2021, 08:55 PM	#4
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: Window seals? right its a 57 __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

02-02-2021, 05:44 PM	#5
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Window seals? Gotta agree that Steele and SoffSeal are the best, but they are overpriced. As an economical alternative, I've used Precision on some rubber parts; they're reasonably priced, excellent quality, and have the best installation videos on YouTube. I kinda feel like a company that goes to the trouble to make installation videos that detailed should be rewarded. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

02-03-2021, 12:11 PM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,914	Re: Window seals? adjust doors to fit the opening with no latch, so the door sits properly in the opening and the latch isn't being used to bring the door into it's final fitting spot. then install the latch and adjust that so the door fits the sheet metal height around it properly, then install the weather strip. if the weather strip doesn't let the door close it isn't a door problem, it is a weather strip problem. I had the same issue as my56 when I was helping a buddy redo his 54. the generic weather strip he bought was so stiff the door wouldn't close unless you slammed it hard and then it distorted the door kinda. he got some soffseal and it closed like it was supposed to and sealed properly. some will say you gotta leave the door closed for a week or so in the heat if possible and that will help the rubber set. I say, if it doesn't fit then it just doesn't fit. no use to strain the door and hinges etc because the weather stripping won't conform. just my 2 cents.



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