Decent window seals and scrapers
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Trailering
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Decent window seals and scrapers
Hey guys, just need some advice.
I've got a 1978 f250, trying to find a decent window seal kit that isn't stupid expensive. Bought one on amazon, which the fitment was absolute garbage. Has anyone had any experience with the kits on rockauto?
As for installation, do the scrapers get installed first, then the windows? Or is it windows first, then scrapers.
I've got a 1978 f250, trying to find a decent window seal kit that isn't stupid expensive. Bought one on amazon, which the fitment was absolute garbage. Has anyone had any experience with the kits on rockauto?
As for installation, do the scrapers get installed first, then the windows? Or is it windows first, then scrapers.
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I've replaced both broken glass with good glass with glass runs and belt strip that were in place and I've installed new belt strip and new glass runs after removing the glass, then just put the glass back in place. Hope it helps.
What "scrapers"? Belt strips is maybe what you meant. If so, I think easier to snap in with glass out, but I have done them with glass in but rolled down.
What "scrapers"? Belt strips is maybe what you meant. If so, I think easier to snap in with glass out, but I have done them with glass in but rolled down.
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Trailering
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Ok perfect, thanks!
Yes sorry, I've seen both terms used so not sure what the "correct" one is. The ones I had ordered originally were too short and bent wrong, wasn't sure if its a common problem or just chinesium.
Yes sorry, I've seen both terms used so not sure what the "correct" one is. The ones I had ordered originally were too short and bent wrong, wasn't sure if its a common problem or just chinesium.
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Dennis Carpenter has what you need. Thats where I bought mine. I like it...seems to fit nicely and I didn't think it was too expensive.
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More recently, like 2022, bought them mostly Dennis Carpenter or Auto Krafters, they are at least as good.
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Trailering
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Perfect, thanks all... I've ordered from Dennis carpenter, seems to be the decent go to... I'll keep Steele in mind for anything else as well
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