new windshield rubber (doesn't look like old)
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From: Duncan, OK
new windshield rubber (doesn't look like old)
Just recieved my order from LMC for my 60...weather strip package (doors.. f & r windshields..cowl) and a buy one get one free side view mirror (big mistake on their part...major goodie on mine!!!
) Anyway..The winshield rubber has a different appearance than the original. I will try to explain as follows:
The original has a groove for the cab, a groove for the glass, and then a larger flap inside to cover the headliner(rear glass).
The new one has a groove for the cab, and then a few "notches", then the inner flap for the headliner. I am confused???
I thought there should be a groove for the glass to use the old rope & soap trick to install it. I have double checked With LMC and they have sent the correct rubber. Has any one experienced this??? I am not sure what to do??
On a lighter note: I spent all this week (Spring Break) sanding down my Bondo bucket only to find that it was used to hide dents, not rust!!!!! I am completely amazed..only rust is pass side rear cab corner!!!!
Thanks
Ryan
) Anyway..The winshield rubber has a different appearance than the original. I will try to explain as follows:The original has a groove for the cab, a groove for the glass, and then a larger flap inside to cover the headliner(rear glass).
The new one has a groove for the cab, and then a few "notches", then the inner flap for the headliner. I am confused???
I thought there should be a groove for the glass to use the old rope & soap trick to install it. I have double checked With LMC and they have sent the correct rubber. Has any one experienced this??? I am not sure what to do??
On a lighter note: I spent all this week (Spring Break) sanding down my Bondo bucket only to find that it was used to hide dents, not rust!!!!! I am completely amazed..only rust is pass side rear cab corner!!!!
Thanks
Ryan
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The one I got form LMC was a right one for my 60.. Flap for headliner? Mine has never reached that far up the inside? maybe the one U have install is a mistake in the first place?
I did use the rope to install mine...
I did use the rope to install mine...
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Windsheild rubber
Does your truck have the chrome trim?? The seal with the trim slot is quite different( i,m sure you know that) . You guys are a lot braver than I. I got glass people to install mine, and even they had a difficult time with the trim. Sure looks nice when installed though. While restoring my 57 , I have taken pride in doing everything myself (including paint) but these gaskets ate my lunch. Roy
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When I changed my winsheld I used the rope in the grove for the cab. You must of gotten the rubber for the custom cab that has a extra grove for the chrome molding. The trick to the chrome is to have the rubber on the winsheld then put the chrome in then install the winsheld as a unit.
