windshield seal question

[keg]

I am having the windshield replaced in my 87. I purchased weather stripping for the doors and windows from LMC a couple of months ago, the windshield seal brand is Precision. The guys were out yesterday to install it. They weren't real happy when they saw I had removed the old seal and had a new one to install. They had a lot of problems getting it to fit properly and when installing the black retaining strip the main seal tore on one of the corners. They said the seal I had is very poor quality and not the first time they have had problems with them. They are going to see if they can find a used seal, they feel this is the best option.

After searching here I see others have had some problems with LMC’s windshield seal. I guess if I had to do it over I would have kept the old seal. But as it is I would prefer to use a new seal, is there a new seal out there that will work? Where can I buy one?

[Stepper86]

I bought mine from Classic Parts and have not had any problems with it.

[keg]

Originally Posted by Stepper86

I bought mine from Classic Parts and have not had any problems with it.

what is the name of the manufacturer? brand

[Stepper86]

Originally Posted by keg

what is the name of the manufacturer? brand

Precision Replacement parts. I used seals from them before and never had problem with the fit. I let the seal lay close to a heat source for a couple of hours before I install. It´s a lot easier when they have had a chanse to get as soft as possible.

[tucsonjwt]

When I had my windshield replaced by a local discount installer they used a seal that was apparently too small for the opening - you can see the sheet metal rolled edge in the upper corners of the windshield opening. Also, the lock strip started fading after 3 months. So, I hear Softseal is the best brand but expensive and I have never used them. At least the windshield does not leak (yet), which is a problem I had with my other two squares.

[vegas80step]

was JUST getting ready to order a seal from LMC... thanks for the post..

[donut]

The company that installed the windshield can get you a new seal, and they can deal with the fit. When I had mine done they replaced everything, and laid out the weep holes in the bottom edge. I had rust repairs and didn't know about the weep holes. (rust repairs were about a foot long each)

[durty harry]

I ordered mine from Classic Parts went to install it and it was 2 inches to big so I had to cut it and make it fit the trim ring was easy to install with the tool .

[lilpoindexter]

LMC specializes in selling crappy parts that almost fit.

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[raws67]

One problem can be the temperature. I did the same thing on an 84 I had it was an LMC seal and when the glass guys showed up they said they didnt want to install it because it was a new seal. I ended up putting the seal in the dryer to get it really warm and flexible and we did it in a garage where it was nice and warm. It was a little stiff going in but it went in no problem. If you can get the seal heated up it will make a huge difference because it will help it to be more flexible.

[liftlawssuck]

I bought mine right from GM about 6 months ago.

[mbgmike]

we have put a lot of these years in Using precision brand also. Sounds like LMC finally quit selling the cheap crap ,Did it come in a green package? we don't have any trouble on these years if stock.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by liftlawssuck

I bought mine right from GM about 6 months ago.

gm does not make them