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Old 08-02-2009, 12:26 AM   #1
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1973 Suburban window questions

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I've got a 1973 Suburban I've had for almost 20 years, and it needs a windshield and the rear cargo windows need to be popped out for rust repair. But, all I can find window gasket-wise show they fit from 1976 and up, leaving the 1973-75 years a bit destitute... was there some huge change in 76, or is there some CYA going on from the window gasket sellers?

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Old 08-02-2009, 01:17 PM   #2
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Re: 1973 Suburban window questions

I was thinking they all are the same.

Anyone what for sure?
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:21 PM   #3
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May have somthing to do with factory tint the glass may be a bit thicker. but im not sure. i bet it will work any way. i changed a side glass not to long ago and reused the rubber.
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Old 08-03-2009, 10:52 PM   #4
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Looks like I last logged in like 3 years ago... oops!

I've got a 1973 Suburban I've had for almost 20 years, and it needs a windshield and the rear cargo windows need to be popped out for rust repair. But, all I can find window gasket-wise show they fit from 1976 and up, leaving the 1973-75 years a bit destitute... was there some huge change in 76, or is there some CYA going on from the window gasket sellers?
Might also be the moulding that fits into the rubber seal, I don't know what the earliest ones had.
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Old 08-08-2009, 11:37 AM   #5
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Re: 1973 Suburban window questions

I would venture the changes were all aesthetic.
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Old 08-11-2009, 04:26 PM   #6
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I would venture the changes were all aesthetic.
You mean, prettier window rubber? Well, then alright!

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Old 08-11-2009, 04:41 PM   #7
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As in some had no molding, some had chrome molding, and some had black molding.
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Old 08-11-2009, 08:07 PM   #8
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My 73 has later model privacy glass in the rear. I think the rubber may be original though. I can check later tomorrow.
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Old 08-12-2009, 04:51 AM   #9
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As in some had no molding, some had chrome molding, and some had black molding.
I like the idea of prettier better... ol' Oscar the Subhuman could use all the pretty it can find.
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