Windshield gasket

[MT65]

Found some windshields, but can find no reviews on the gaskets for fit or quality, of course each one states theirs is best…Steele has been in business for years, Precision admits on their site they are made overseas🙁. What have you used and was it a good product..?

[The Rocknrod]

Many opinions on both - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dshield+gasket

[MT65]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Many opinions on both - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dshield+gasket

Kinda looks like a shot in the dark for either one….I have a parts truck with an empty windshield hole, maybe buy both and check fit…..

[vin63]

I've had better luck with Precision on a few, including 60-63 installs recently, as well as mine. The windshield install is relatively easily with the help of one friend. I would strongly recommend setting the seal around the windshield (held in place with masking tape) for several days before attempting the install. The 64-66s were a breeze.

I found the Steele seals to be a little more difficult to work with and the ones I installed had a gap at the bend at the bottom of the A-pillar on the 60-63s. Those were many years ago, so the seals might be better today.

[Braunschweiger]

As can be seen in the photo, this is the same here, but I don't know who the seal is from, but it is much softer than the Precision one, which I also have.

[MT65]

Thanks for the replies and information, depending on cost, may buy one of each and use the best fitting one…

[VictoriaHardware]

There's also the NOS option, although I have bought NOS GM rubber before only to find it dry rotted. There is a 60-63 one on ebay now. Also saw a 64-66 one there recently.

[MT65]

Originally Posted by VictoriaHardware

There's also the NOS option, although I have bought NOS GM rubber before only to find it dry rotted. There is a 60-63 one on ebay now. Also saw a 64-66 one there recently.

That would suck to buy a rotten one, will check it out though….thanks

[AcampoDave]

I've always had good results with Precision. They are what my windshield guy recommended and so far I've used 2 windshield gaskets, 2 rear window gaskets and 2 press on door weaterstrips from them. All good.

[62c30]

On my 62 with the original windshield the Steele gasket would not work. I bought one from CJ pony parts and it fits decent.

[MT65]

FYI …called LMC truck today to order a windshield gasket, gave the parts number lady said number, asked who manufactured said part…crickets…got transferred to customer service, was informed they would sell me the part number, but would not give me the manufacturer of said part…said it was company policy….guess I will be buying parts elsewhere

[pdxhall]

I just had the original windshield in mt 66. I bought the seal from Precision, and it fit perfectly. Classic Parts sells Precision brand rubber.

[MT65]

Thanks, will get one coming, have the windshield setting here waiting for install..

[slorio]

MT:
I used precision on my 66 GMC. Hired glass guy who gave up after 3 hours trying to get it in. Would only use foaming glass cleaner as his lubricant. Talked with guys who did glass in 60's that recommended a better lubricant. They talked about using motor oil, but I settled on white lithium spray grease. With the grease, I was able to set it by myself. Glass seemed to center very well by having sufficient slip with the grease. Was very happy with precision quality once it was in.

Hope that helps.
Regards
Steve
New Orleans

[MT65]

Thanks for the feedback, have a Precision gasket coming, hopefully it goes well, was not easy or cheap to find a NOS windshield…

[61hawk]

Originally Posted by MT65

Thanks for the feedback, have a Precision gasket coming, hopefully it goes well, was not easy or cheap to find a NOS windshield…

Any reason for going with 60 year old glass?

[MT65]

Originally Posted by 61hawk

Any reason for going with 60 year old glass?

Its 1/4” thick, the new glass rarely makes 3/16” , main reason…its not Chinese crap, have witnessed to many of them break on install all while being extremely careful. Also my insurance company was relieved that it wasn’t import….

[MT65]

Originally Posted by 61hawk

Any reason for going with 60 year old glass?

Its 1/4” thick, the new glass rarely makes 3/16” , main reason…its not Chinese crap, have witnessed to many of them break on install all while being extremely careful. Also my insurance company was relieved that it wasn’t import….

[VictoriaHardware]

Originally Posted by slorio

...Talked with guys who did glass in 60's that recommended a better lubricant. They talked about using motor oil, but I settled on white lithium spray grease.

My truck's windshield was replaced using grease as a lubricant. 25 years later and grease is still oozing out of the rubber. It's a never-ending mess in the interior as well as outside. My other truck was done using dish detergent and worked great on the install and no mess afterward.

[EricS76]

If a glass guy can’t get a windshield in with soap or glass cleaner, you need a different glass guy.