47-55.1 Rear window weatherstrip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MiraclePieCo · 10-28-2018, 03:27 AM

I need to get the rear door glass installed in my '51 panel truck. My glass shop says to get the one-piece seals rather than the bulk roll. Unfortunately the one-piece cost FIVE TIMES as much as the roll. Nice they can throw away my money!

I imagine a pickup rear glass is much the same as a panel. What did you guys do, single piece or split roll? How'd it work out? Do I really need to spend $105 for two window seals or can I get by with the roll?

**mongocanfly** · 10-28-2018, 07:06 AM

ive seen to many bulk roll seals used on cars...with age the gap opens up where the ends meet..my old truck had about a inch gap in it where the ends met....if it were mine id suck it up and go one piece...its easy for me to spend your money to.....

MiraclePieCo · 10-29-2018, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

...its easy for me to spend your money to.....

rofl!

**jweb** · 10-29-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

ive seen to many bulk roll seals used on cars...with age the gap opens up where the ends meet..my old truck had about a inch gap in it where the ends met....if it were mine id suck it up and go one piece...its easy for me to spend your money to.....

I agree, I have the split seal on my curved windows and after a few years they shrunk leaving a gap.

If you're paying to have them installed buy the good seals and only pay for the labor once. It will cost more to do it twice.

vintovka · 10-29-2018, 04:59 PM

Ditto on previous post. Get the best you can. I have found todays rubber products wanting in quality and durability. Those from China are virtually wortless IMHO.

MiraclePieCo · 10-30-2018, 04:55 AM

I see there's a bunch of guys willing to spend my money, ha ha! Who wants to donate to my window seal fund?

10-28-2018, 03:27 AM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Rear window weatherstrip I need to get the rear door glass installed in my '51 panel truck. My glass shop says to get the one-piece seals rather than the bulk roll. Unfortunately the one-piece cost FIVE TIMES as much as the roll. Nice they can throw away my money! I imagine a pickup rear glass is much the same as a panel. What did you guys do, single piece or split roll? How'd it work out? Do I really need to spend $105 for two window seals or can I get by with the roll? Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 10-28-2018 at 04:11 AM.

10-28-2018, 07:06 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Rear window weatherstrip ive seen to many bulk roll seals used on cars...with age the gap opens up where the ends meet..my old truck had about a inch gap in it where the ends met....if it were mine id suck it up and go one piece...its easy for me to spend your money to..... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-29-2018, 04:59 PM	#5
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: Rear window weatherstrip Ditto on previous post. Get the best you can. I have found todays rubber products wanting in quality and durability. Those from China are virtually wortless IMHO. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

10-30-2018, 04:55 AM	#6
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Rear window weatherstrip I see there's a bunch of guys willing to spend my money, ha ha! Who wants to donate to my window seal fund? __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck



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