Rear window weatherstripping
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Rear window weatherstripping
I am in need of a rear window rubber gasket with the groove for the chrome trim piece for a 75 F250 Ranger. I did some research on here and found that the 80's were a better fit in the leak prone corners. My question is can I buy the 80's rear glass weatherstrip with groove or do I have to stick with the 75 weatherstripping because of the trim sizes between the years are different? I want to buy the right one the first time, thanks.
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I know that Dennis-Carpenter.com sells a-lot of that type of weather stripping, you might try them. I have never looked at NPD to see what they carry. On the 80's stuff i am not sure, i have never tried it myself.
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So, the 80's era with the groove should be the same size groove for my 75's trim? That's what I need to know. I forget which one I looked at, either JC Whitney or LMC, but they had a choice in there between 2 different molding types and it got me to thinking that maybe I should check on here to see which one is the right one.
Were there 2 different moldings which required 2 different groove sizes, like one is fat and the other being narrower?
Were there 2 different moldings which required 2 different groove sizes, like one is fat and the other being narrower?
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No, They are not the same unfortunately.
1973-1976 rear window molding is wide aluminum, and the groove in the seal is different to accept this wide aluminum trim. The trim covers most of the rubber seal.
1977-1996 has a larger groove to accept the flexible plastic "Chrome" piece.
The standard Window Rubber "No Groove" fits 1973-1996 however.
1973-1976 rear window molding is wide aluminum, and the groove in the seal is different to accept this wide aluminum trim. The trim covers most of the rubber seal.
1977-1996 has a larger groove to accept the flexible plastic "Chrome" piece.
The standard Window Rubber "No Groove" fits 1973-1996 however.
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I used NPD on my 76. I was happy with it. You might also contact Metro Moulded rubber parts. I would suggest you talk with the tech people with whoever you choose. They usually have a pretty good handle on the type of question that you are asking.
