Vent window seals
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: okla
Vent window seals
Before I resort to silicone, am I the only one having difficulty sealing vent windows on a slant cab? Used new Drake seals, can't seem to make any adjustment that allows full seal contact. Joe
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Augusta, ME
I had major frustration on my 51, so I know what you're going through. I resorted to bending and forming the metal frame the seal goes in - and you can't just do it once and bolt in and go. It took SEVERAL cycles of installing it, seeing it was still not right, taking it out, tweaking the rubber's frame, install, etc. Even when I got that seal correct on the frame, found out my vent windows that were glued in by the window shop were cockeyed in the frame and wouldn't seal on the division bar, so they had to come out next. I'm sure it's not what you wanted to hear, but it sucked.
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Valley Center, CA
Mine are Carpenter and fit great. I am not a big fan of Drake. Maybe that's the problem. 
I would call drake and tell them the problem you are having. Maybe they got a bad shipment in and will send you a better pair. 
It can't hurt to ask. Jag
I would call drake and tell them the problem you are having. Maybe they got a bad shipment in and will send you a better pair. It can't hurt to ask. Jag
