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chuck72c10 · 11-23-2002, 10:19 PM

Hi,

I am in the process of restoring a 1972 C10 pickup. The windshield is cracked so I decided to have it replaced. The windshield shop let me know that they didn't have the gasket for the C10 custom so ordered one from LMC truck. I also ordered a new stainless trim piece. I took the truck to the shop today. About an hour later they called to say that the new trim piece was dented. Damn! So I said to reuse the original part. Then they called an hour later to say that the replacement gasket (made in Tawain) didn't fit properly. So they reused the orginal gasket and it doesn't fit well either, lots of wind noise. The windshield shop person told me that the repro parts don't always fit. I am going to return both parts, but I still would like to get the windshield install properly. Is this an unusual problem?

Are OEM gaskets still available? Where can I buy one? Thanks.

Chuck

*racedvl* · 11-23-2002, 10:20 PM

If ya want GOOD parts, order from one of these guys. . .

www.gmcpauls.com

www.classicheartbeat.com

cableguy0 · 11-23-2002, 10:22 PM

well first of all i would try to stay away form parts that lmc sells alot are just foreign junk. check with some of the suppliers on this board. most have links on the main page. and welcome from up in baltimore

Huck · 11-23-2002, 10:48 PM

Replacing windshields on these trucks can be a bear. I suspect the shop that worked on your truck was not that familiar with it or they would not have had that much trouble. Any windshiled shop worth a darn would have access to a source for replacement gaskets. Many shops use a cheapie Mexico supplied glass which is slightly thinner & smaller then original. Maybe that's why the old gasket is now a problem fit. Lots of the aftermarket gaskets are crap.
Have heard good things about "softseal gaskets". A little pricey but fit well and last long. I would tend to go find another Glass shop---one that has been around for a long time and look for the oldest fart in the place. he will probably know what to do and how to do it. Whoever does the job, let them supply the gasket and guarantee the sealing to not leak and hold them to that as most of these trucks have leaky windshields ---note the little holes in the top of the dash on the corners to let the water drain through!!! Good luck~~Huck

Longhorn Man · 11-23-2002, 10:56 PM

LOL...oldest fart in the shop...I agree with you though Huck.
As for LMC... I think everyone knows how i feel about them.
The only thing I ever bought from LMC that fit properly...is the hat on my head.

As for the trim...are they going to replace it?

SNOOP · 11-23-2002, 11:33 PM

I got mine from Christian's Classics Truck Parts(423.327.4098) and it fit like a glove not a OJ Simpson one neither

HELLCAT · 11-24-2002, 01:03 AM

Had the exact same problem...Had my glass shop order me a new window for my Jimmy and come to my house while I was at work and put it in. I already had a new molding from LMC so they said they would use it, needless to say they fought that taiwan POS for bout six hours until finaly ended up cracking the new glass..They had to get me another windshield and got me one of there moldings and the window just fell right into place, bet they don`t agree to somebody else supplying there own molding again.

sam's 72 · 11-24-2002, 09:30 AM

Man I went through this last year, my gasket was leaking, glass was perfect. I ordered a gasket from LMC and SS trim piece. Took it down to a glass shop they told me yes they can do it, leave the truck. Long story short, a month later, 5 different gaskets, I told them to install the old parts, they did, I go to pick the truck up they charged me $200, and they broke the windshield. Well I found a guy that did it for me I took him all the parts that I had ordered, which the other guy said were the wrong one's. Well guess what? every one of those gaskets were the right one, and the guy had my truck finished the same day I took it to him. So with this said, it could be the guy trying to install it.
Sam

chuck72c10 · 11-24-2002, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by longhornmail

As for the trim...are they going to replace it?

I'm going to return the trim and windshield seal for a refund and start over.

I plan to have the truck painted in the near future, I may wait until then to deal with it. I can have the body shop take out the window when they paint and then reinstall with the proper gasket and trim.

My next project is to chase down gremlins in the turn signal system. Here is a picture of the 1972 C10. It runs great.

*racedvl* · 11-24-2002, 10:58 AM

Now that's a nice looking truck. Very nice, I like it!

larouchedem · 11-24-2002, 11:16 AM

Chuck,
I bought the rubber and trim from LMC too.

This may not help, but in case you don't know, there are two styles of trim for
'67-'72. I can't remember the years, but
early and later are different. I believe
the trim groove on deeper on one or the other.
I used the later rubber and trim. You could
check to be sure your trim and rubber are the
correct years.

The first set of trim that was shipped to me
from LMC was all kinked, and it was obviouse
that it was kinked up prior to being taped
into place in the carton. 2nd set was ok.

It took the glass shop guy several hours to
work the windshield into place, but the end
result was very good. Oddly, the rear glass
[also used LMC trim and rubber] went right
into place in just a few minutes.

Fwiw - I'm not defending LMC in anyway, but
I have found that most glass shop installers aren't too skilled as far as installing
this style of rubber trim.
Fyi - The shop sold me tinted front and back
glass, and installed them using my LMC rubber
and trim for a total charge of $250.
Good luck,
Dave Brode
Frostburg, MD

Dads72 · 11-24-2002, 06:21 PM

I got my rubber insulation pieces from Kings as a part of a total insulation package. I hired out the installation. 2 guys showed up and said that the rubber stuff was much better that what they would have gotten from their shop. I used my original chrome trim (72C10)
They used their new front window and my old back window.
They had the front and back windows installed in under 40 minutes.
Think there is a combination of skill and luck involved.
They used some dish soap in a spray bottle to lube everything up. (well, not everything)
$250 for the whole thing.
I asked about putting some sealer in the top corners, and they said to wait until the window had settled a bit. The sealer would lock it in, and when the truck bounced around the glass could crack.

Dads72 · 11-24-2002, 06:23 PM

I really like your truck. Would you tell me what rims and tires you have (sizes)
They look great.

chuck72c10 · 11-24-2002, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dads72
I really like your truck. Would you tell me what rims and tires you have (sizes)
They look great.

Those are Corvette Rally wheels. I'm not sure what year they are from. I can look at the tire sizes and post that information.
This is my fiance's truck, it was her fathers. He ran a junk yard for many years so I have some extra parts like fenders, inner fenders, grill, doors, dashboard and instrument panel. It has been sitting in the garage for years since he died. I plan to restore it for her. She drives it with a lead foot, so the first thing we did was to get the brakes fixed and installed a new carb. The heater core is leaking so I bypassed it. Stopped the leak, but now no heat. There's lots to do with this truck. Just a matter of time and money right

? Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and links. I guess what I really need before I get started is an education about Chevy trucks. Guess I'll start with the archives on this board!

Chuck

Yellow Cheyenne · 11-25-2002, 11:47 AM

My body shop said there are some windshields that are a PITA to install, but this series of pickups takes the installation to a whole new level, especially if they have the chrome trim in the seal. I told him I have someone else that knew how to install them. He was happy.

11-23-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
chuck72c10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 3	Windshield seal 72 c10 Hi, I am in the process of restoring a 1972 C10 pickup. The windshield is cracked so I decided to have it replaced. The windshield shop let me know that they didn't have the gasket for the C10 custom so ordered one from LMC truck. I also ordered a new stainless trim piece. I took the truck to the shop today. About an hour later they called to say that the new trim piece was dented. Damn! So I said to reuse the original part. Then they called an hour later to say that the replacement gasket (made in Tawain) didn't fit properly. So they reused the orginal gasket and it doesn't fit well either, lots of wind noise. The windshield shop person told me that the repro parts don't always fit. I am going to return both parts, but I still would like to get the windshield install properly. Is this an unusual problem? Are OEM gaskets still available? Where can I buy one? Thanks. Chuck

11-23-2002, 10:22 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	well first of all i would try to stay away form parts that lmc sells alot are just foreign junk. check with some of the suppliers on this board. most have links on the main page. and welcome from up in baltimore __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-23-2002, 11:33 PM	#6
SNOOP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ROGERSVILLE,TN. Posts: 47	I got mine from Christian's Classics Truck Parts(423.327.4098) and it fit like a glove not a OJ Simpson one neither __________________ 1968 GMC FLEETSIDE

11-24-2002, 01:03 AM	#7
HELLCAT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Spirit Lake, Iowa Posts: 27	Had the exact same problem...Had my glass shop order me a new window for my Jimmy and come to my house while I was at work and put it in. I already had a new molding from LMC so they said they would use it, needless to say they fought that taiwan POS for bout six hours until finaly ended up cracking the new glass..They had to get me another windshield and got me one of there moldings and the window just fell right into place, bet they don`t agree to somebody else supplying there own molding again. __________________ `72 Jimmy 6" n 35`s `68 Chevy II SS 396 `98 Dodge Ram `01 Audi TT

11-24-2002, 09:30 AM	#8
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Man I went through this last year, my gasket was leaking, glass was perfect. I ordered a gasket from LMC and SS trim piece. Took it down to a glass shop they told me yes they can do it, leave the truck. Long story short, a month later, 5 different gaskets, I told them to install the old parts, they did, I go to pick the truck up they charged me $200, and they broke the windshield. Well I found a guy that did it for me I took him all the parts that I had ordered, which the other guy said were the wrong one's. Well guess what? every one of those gaskets were the right one, and the guy had my truck finished the same day I took it to him. So with this said, it could be the guy trying to install it. Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

11-23-2002, 10:20 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	If ya want GOOD parts, order from one of these guys. . . www.gmcpauls.com www.classicheartbeat.com

11-23-2002, 10:48 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Replacing windshields on these trucks can be a bear. I suspect the shop that worked on your truck was not that familiar with it or they would not have had that much trouble. Any windshiled shop worth a darn would have access to a source for replacement gaskets. Many shops use a cheapie Mexico supplied glass which is slightly thinner & smaller then original. Maybe that's why the old gasket is now a problem fit. Lots of the aftermarket gaskets are crap. Have heard good things about "softseal gaskets". A little pricey but fit well and last long. I would tend to go find another Glass shop---one that has been around for a long time and look for the oldest fart in the place. he will probably know what to do and how to do it. Whoever does the job, let them supply the gasket and guarantee the sealing to not leak and hold them to that as most of these trucks have leaky windshields ---note the little holes in the top of the dash on the corners to let the water drain through!!! Good luck~~Huck

11-23-2002, 10:56 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	LOL...oldest fart in the shop...I agree with you though Huck. As for LMC... I think everyone knows how i feel about them. The only thing I ever bought from LMC that fit properly...is the hat on my head. As for the trim...are they going to replace it?

11-24-2002, 10:58 AM	#10
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Now that's a nice looking truck. Very nice, I like it!

11-24-2002, 11:16 AM	#11
larouchedem Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 36	Chuck, I bought the rubber and trim from LMC too. This may not help, but in case you don't know, there are two styles of trim for '67-'72. I can't remember the years, but early and later are different. I believe the trim groove on deeper on one or the other. I used the later rubber and trim. You could check to be sure your trim and rubber are the correct years. The first set of trim that was shipped to me from LMC was all kinked, and it was obviouse that it was kinked up prior to being taped into place in the carton. 2nd set was ok. It took the glass shop guy several hours to work the windshield into place, but the end result was very good. Oddly, the rear glass [also used LMC trim and rubber] went right into place in just a few minutes. Fwiw - I'm not defending LMC in anyway, but I have found that most glass shop installers aren't too skilled as far as installing this style of rubber trim. Fyi - The shop sold me tinted front and back glass, and installed them using my LMC rubber and trim for a total charge of $250. Good luck, Dave Brode Frostburg, MD

11-24-2002, 06:21 PM	#12
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	I got my rubber insulation pieces from Kings as a part of a total insulation package. I hired out the installation. 2 guys showed up and said that the rubber stuff was much better that what they would have gotten from their shop. I used my original chrome trim (72C10) They used their new front window and my old back window. They had the front and back windows installed in under 40 minutes. Think there is a combination of skill and luck involved. They used some dish soap in a spray bottle to lube everything up. (well, not everything) $250 for the whole thing. I asked about putting some sealer in the top corners, and they said to wait until the window had settled a bit. The sealer would lock it in, and when the truck bounced around the glass could crack.

11-24-2002, 06:23 PM	#13
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	I really like your truck. Would you tell me what rims and tires you have (sizes) They look great.

11-25-2002, 11:47 AM	#15
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	My body shop said there are some windshields that are a PITA to install, but this series of pickups takes the installation to a whole new level, especially if they have the chrome trim in the seal. I told him I have someone else that knew how to install them. He was happy. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350



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