Windshield rubber, is there a difference? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 08-29-2003, 05:42 PM

Is there a difference between windshield rubber for a 1970 and 1971? I mean the rubber with the custom molding.
I'm asking this because the rubber I got from Precious was not the right one. The molding would not stay in the rubber, prior to fitting the windshield. I had to use the old rubber to fit the new windshield.
I Ordered the rubber at a local store here in the Netherlands and they say it's the same for 67-72. But looking at a chart from Precious windshield rubbers they show different part numbers for 67-68, 69-70 and 71-72.
Can anyone shine a light on this?

Thanks in advance.

Cya,
Edmond

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truckster · 08-29-2003, 05:48 PM

It's been a few years since I was in the glass business, but I think they were the same. Usually problems with the fit are because of differences in the aftermarket parts.

Edmond · 08-29-2003, 05:51 PM

That's what I first thought aswell, but then I found out about the different part numbers, for the same rubber....That doesn't make sence.

Cya,
Edmond

Who Saw the Rolling Stones live on:
August 11th in Rotterdam, De Kuip
August 15th in Rotterdam, Ahoy &
August 16th in Utrecht, Vredenburg!!

**john** · 08-29-2003, 05:56 PM

My LMC catalog shows a different seal for 71-72. They made a change in the stainless trim for those years,and they wont interchange. It shows 67-70 the same

hottweelz67 · 08-29-2003, 06:05 PM

If your using the stainless trim, There is a difference. There is 67-70 and 71-72.
The difference is in the depth of the of the groove the trin fits in.

1970blazin · 08-29-2003, 06:56 PM

I got my trim and windshield gasket from Frank (PickMUp) and the windsheild place actually told me to use him. He has tried a bunch of different types and has found a great one that works perfect. This windshield place wanted me to use it because they warrenty thier windshields to have NO leaks for the lifetime! Cool Eh- talk to PickMUP he knows! I also have the chrome trim and John and Hottwheez67 are right!

*rickspickuppart* · 08-29-2003, 07:44 PM

the difference between the trim is the length of the tab that the trim engages into the seal with, if you use 70 trim and seal in a 72 truck it will work fine you just have to match the year of the seal to the trim.

08-29-2003, 05:42 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Windshield rubber, is there a difference? Is there a difference between windshield rubber for a 1970 and 1971? I mean the rubber with the custom molding. I'm asking this because the rubber I got from Precious was not the right one. The molding would not stay in the rubber, prior to fitting the windshield. I had to use the old rubber to fit the new windshield. I Ordered the rubber at a local store here in the Netherlands and they say it's the same for 67-72. But looking at a chart from Precious windshield rubbers they show different part numbers for 67-68, 69-70 and 71-72. Can anyone shine a light on this? Thanks in advance. Cya, Edmond Who Saw the Rolling Stones live on: August 11th in Rotterdam, De Kuip August 15th in Rotterdam, Ahoy & August 16th in Utrecht, Vredenburg!! __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

08-29-2003, 05:48 PM	#2
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,985	It's been a few years since I was in the glass business, but I think they were the same. Usually problems with the fit are because of differences in the aftermarket parts. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

08-29-2003, 05:51 PM	#3
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	That's what I first thought aswell, but then I found out about the different part numbers, for the same rubber....That doesn't make sence. Cya, Edmond Who Saw the Rolling Stones live on: August 11th in Rotterdam, De Kuip August 15th in Rotterdam, Ahoy & August 16th in Utrecht, Vredenburg!! __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

08-29-2003, 05:56 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	My LMC catalog shows a different seal for 71-72. They made a change in the stainless trim for those years,and they wont interchange. It shows 67-70 the same __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-29-2003, 06:56 PM	#6
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I got my trim and windshield gasket from Frank (PickMUp) and the windsheild place actually told me to use him. He has tried a bunch of different types and has found a great one that works perfect. This windshield place wanted me to use it because they warrenty thier windshields to have NO leaks for the lifetime! Cool Eh- talk to PickMUP he knows! I also have the chrome trim and John and Hottwheez67 are right! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-29-2003, 06:05 PM	#5
hottweelz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So. Cal Posts: 29	If your using the stainless trim, There is a difference. There is 67-70 and 71-72. The difference is in the depth of the of the groove the trin fits in.

08-29-2003, 07:44 PM	#7
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	the difference between the trim is the length of the tab that the trim engages into the seal with, if you use 70 trim and seal in a 72 truck it will work fine you just have to match the year of the seal to the trim.



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