Rear window weatherstrip
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Rear window weatherstrip
I am going to put in a sliding rear window from a mid 80s truck and just had a question on the weatherstriping. Does it matter if I get the weatherstriping for one listed for 73-79 or 80-96. They should be all the same right?
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I replaced my back window with a window from the junkyard with an 89 model window. the windows will fit 73-96, but everything I've seen or read said to get the weatherstrip with the window. it fits great...so I'm sure that the 80-96 window seal would work fine...only makes sense that if the window for that time fits that the seal to the window would too...but then again...you never know 
...I'd get the newer version to get a better seal...just my 2 cents.
...I'd get the newer version to get a better seal...just my 2 cents.
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From: arkadelphia, ar
but everything I've seen or read said to get the weatherstrip with the window
I'm not sure I understand that statement. Can I use an early model 73-77 window with a later model weatherstrip or are you saying if you use the late window use the late seal?
Sorry, just running mentally slow this morning, gotta go back to work after long weekend!
I'm not sure I understand that statement. Can I use an early model 73-77 window with a later model weatherstrip or are you saying if you use the late window use the late seal?
Sorry, just running mentally slow this morning, gotta go back to work after long weekend!
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Rear window weatherstrip
I'm using the rear glass from a 1989 cab with new 73-79 rubber seal. Good fit/ no leaks.
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From: Williamson, NY
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
Apparently the 80-96 are a better fit.
There are 2 leak spots when using pre 80's rubbers.
A person needs to tape this area on both sides for better sealing.
There are 2 leak spots when using pre 80's rubbers.
A person needs to tape this area on both sides for better sealing.
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From: West Texas
Originally Posted by ramarado
but everything I've seen or read said to get the weatherstrip with the window
I'm not sure I understand that statement. Can I use an early model 73-77 window with a later model weatherstrip or are you saying if you use the late window use the late seal?
Sorry, just running mentally slow this morning, gotta go back to work after long weekend!
I'm not sure I understand that statement. Can I use an early model 73-77 window with a later model weatherstrip or are you saying if you use the late window use the late seal?
Sorry, just running mentally slow this morning, gotta go back to work after long weekend!
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From: Williamson, NY
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
IIRC, Bottom outside corners.
Black duct tape works okay.
Black duct tape works okay.
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From: Fort Bragg
i have a sliding window with a window gasket that i bought from jc whitney about 5 years ago. In the first truck that it was in the gasket fit pretty good. except for the bottom right hand corner. It did not leak, so i did not worry about it. i pulled the window out and put it in my 79 and the gasket fit is bad. does not fit at all in the bottom outside corners. It leaks bad now.. i have gray duct tape covering it for now..
Who do you recomend that sells a good window gasket that would cover the bottom corners of the cab, completely. If possible, could i see i picture of the window that uses the 80-96 windowgasket.
before i forget the first truck was a 78 f-250 custom
Who do you recomend that sells a good window gasket that would cover the bottom corners of the cab, completely. If possible, could i see i picture of the window that uses the 80-96 windowgasket.
before i forget the first truck was a 78 f-250 custom
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