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Sammy4358 · 03-14-2018, 07:51 PM

I took my big window Apache to the glass shop to have new rubber seals installed. The glass guy called me back and said the rubber seal is to thick and when installed the distance between top and bottom glass groove is only 14&7/8" and the window is 15".
Has anyone else run into this and is this the way it is designed?

Rude Dude · 03-15-2018, 09:43 AM

Steele Rubber Products fit perfect cost is cost $73 plus shipping, compared to stuff made off shore for $29 and having fitment issues!

Sammy4358 · 03-15-2018, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the info, I'll try them
Walt

MARTINSR · 03-15-2018, 10:21 AM

Repro parts can SERIOUSLY kick your butt. Like door rubber, some of it is so damn hard it doesn't compress and the door won't even shut once you have it aligned and installed.

This is something I need to deal with, I have an NOS GM windshield rubber for my truck that I bought 20 years ago, I will likely have to throw it away because it's so old and likely hardened, but if I do I will do a bunch of homework to find the best stuff out there because it's not easy!

Brian

Rude Dude · 03-15-2018, 11:21 AM

The cost has gone up I had to order a new one also it now over a $100.

_Ogre · 03-15-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy4358

I took my big window Apache to the glass shop to have new rubber seals installed.

i think your first mistake was to take a classic to a glass shop
most glass shops don't have an employee that can work on classic vehicles
we made the mistake of hiring ''glass shop pros'' to install a windshield in a 62 vette
ended up having to repaint the roof, pillars, cowl and hood due to simple mistakes they made
and we installed the glass ourselves after the repaint

a diy'er with no knowledge can do a better job installing classic glass than most pros
watch 10 or 15 youtube videos and try it yourself next time, the pros won't take the time to do it right
(or watch the youtube videos)

Sammy4358 · 03-15-2018, 07:24 PM

The glass shop is a mobile auto glass shop and they have been doing classics for 25 years. They put the front window with chrome trim in and it looks great, no scratches or dents. Maybe I got lucky

Russell Ashley · 03-16-2018, 06:15 PM

I wanted to get my BBW seal from Steele but they didn't have the chrome lock strip so I ordered it from Bow Tie Bits. It looks and fits fine.

03-14-2018, 07:51 PM	#1
Sammy4358 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Athens, TN Posts: 62	Big back window new rubber I took my big window Apache to the glass shop to have new rubber seals installed. The glass guy called me back and said the rubber seal is to thick and when installed the distance between top and bottom glass groove is only 14&7/8" and the window is 15". Has anyone else run into this and is this the way it is designed?

03-15-2018, 09:43 AM	#2
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Big back window new rubber Steele Rubber Products fit perfect cost is cost $73 plus shipping, compared to stuff made off shore for $29 and having fitment issues! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

03-15-2018, 10:02 AM	#3
Sammy4358 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Athens, TN Posts: 62	Re: Big back window new rubber Thanks for the info, I'll try them Walt

03-15-2018, 10:21 AM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Big back window new rubber Repro parts can SERIOUSLY kick your butt. Like door rubber, some of it is so damn hard it doesn't compress and the door won't even shut once you have it aligned and installed. This is something I need to deal with, I have an NOS GM windshield rubber for my truck that I bought 20 years ago, I will likely have to throw it away because it's so old and likely hardened, but if I do I will do a bunch of homework to find the best stuff out there because it's not easy! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-15-2018, 11:21 AM	#5
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Big back window new rubber The cost has gone up I had to order a new one also it now over a $100. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

03-15-2018, 07:24 PM	#7
Sammy4358 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Athens, TN Posts: 62	Re: Big back window new rubber The glass shop is a mobile auto glass shop and they have been doing classics for 25 years. They put the front window with chrome trim in and it looks great, no scratches or dents. Maybe I got lucky

03-16-2018, 06:15 PM	#8
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: Big back window new rubber I wanted to get my BBW seal from Steele but they didn't have the chrome lock strip so I ordered it from Bow Tie Bits. It looks and fits fine.



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