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Old 04-21-2025, 01:27 PM   #1
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1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

I need a complete weather stripping kit for my 1960 apache.

But websites such as CJ pony parts list three different kits and I don't know which one I need.

My glass was totally missing/broken. But I have been able to ascertain there was a metal frame going around the outside of the side glass. I assume this is what they mean by metal trimmed or not trimmed glass.

But what is the option with or without the trim groove? Does it matter which one I order?

I'm replacing all glass so I need all the weather stripping, felt, and any other rubber seals needed.

Can anyone recommend a kit along with a website link or part number?

So far CJ pony parts is the only one that seems to have an entire kit and it's nearly $300. Pretty expensive to goof it up. Or does anyone have an alternative?
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Old 04-21-2025, 03:38 PM   #2
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

Also do I remove this ridged metal strip inside the window channel does the new stuff come with it already?
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Old 04-21-2025, 04:31 PM   #3
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

I believe the "trim groove" is if your windshield rubber has chrome in it or not.

STRETCH the windshield rubber before installing it - lots of stretch helps make it around the bottom corners better.

The corrugated metal bit is tossed; they are part of the new seals.

I used all Precision rubber on my '61. I'm not super happy with the results, but I don't think any other brand is going to be much better. I made a note to myself that Steele Rubber brand does a better job of door/glass rubber, but Precision does better windshield rubber. I only used Precision.

I had the doors sitting and latching beautifully before I installed the door seals. I've argued with the door adjustment and latching ever since, and it's sort of mostly good now (two years later).

I got my seals from Bill's Truck Shop here in Canada - it was the brand they sold.
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Old 04-21-2025, 04:55 PM   #4
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

Here's a photo before I took the windshield out I don't see any Chrome in the weather stripping unless you or someone else has a different opinion?

I appreciate your reply.

I assume the Chrome and the weather stripping is just an aesthetic and doesn't really matter? If given the choice what would most people want, Chrome or no chrome?
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Old 04-21-2025, 05:21 PM   #5
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

Installing the chrome strip is another level of difficulty. I was pleased that my base-model truck had no chrome.

It really comes down to whether you personally want chrome or not.

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Old 04-22-2025, 07:26 AM   #6
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

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Old 04-22-2025, 03:33 PM   #7
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

Thank you for all the replies and the videos to watch.

Order has been placed. Boy they get a lot of money for strips of rubber.

We'll see how the installation goes...
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Old 04-24-2025, 03:48 PM   #8
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

When I was trying to get my window installed with the chrome a couple of installers would not even do it. They said if I didn't have the wrap around window they would do it.
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Old 04-24-2025, 05:00 PM   #9
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

I ordered it without.... Iit will be looking too good for people to notice if there's Chrome there or not...
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Re: 1960 weatherstripping clarification needed

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