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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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76 windshield gasket

I have a Dennis carpenter gasket for wide chrome trim for my 76. Is this acceptable in the pics or get a different one? Rear one was perfect fit. Will this squeeze in right?



 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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Ugh, I think we just had a thread about ill-fitting gaskets from DC...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:03 PM
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This one came in a set. All others fit great. Read about 50/50 on the dc windshield one. Anyone have part number for precision one? Seems like it gets good reviews
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:05 PM
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Yep they are a pita, best to tape it to glass and let it sit a few days. If not it keeps falling off when you try to install it. The trim also has to be installed before glass is installed into truck. Don’t ask me how I know, I used weed trimmer string to install glass worked good. Best to have two people and work your way around. Also want to have glass centered before you get to that last corner and it’s way off.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:12 PM
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I have been reading the threads on windshield installation over last month or so. Just curious if this seal will work or too far off
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:13 PM
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I could never tell what side was top or bottom? I just stuck it on and installed it. It never fit good on glass but once installed in truck it fit good and no leaks.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:17 PM
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I may just roll with it then
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:34 PM
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That won't work. you might need to turn it around maybe you have the top on the bottom. it should fit good all the way around. normally they have to be stretched onto the glass a little .

the Pro's say to use only Precision brand gaskets. I can't say that's true for sure but my precision gasket fit pretty good .

 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 08:39 PM
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That won't work. you might need to turn it around maybe you have the top on the bottom. it should fit good all the way around. normally they have to be stretched onto the glass a little .

the Pro's say to use only Precision brand gaskets. I can't say that's true for sure but my precision gasket fit pretty good .
it seems like it can only go one way. Do U have part number on the precision one?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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No you could have the top and bottom reversed. not sure it matters but it might. I have a new Precision I'll get the number.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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I’ll flip it around in the morning to try it before I order a different brand. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2020 | 07:22 AM
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The DC seal definitely only fits one way
 
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Old Aug 22, 2020 | 08:40 AM
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meaning it fit better or didn't fit ?

The Precision part # is WCR687 . I have used this gasket and it was a PITA to install but it did fit .

I get most of my stuff like this from Rubber The Right Way but I'm sure there are other places selling the same parts.
 
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