Looking for feedback on hardtop window rubber - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffg1010 · 01-14-2017, 05:22 PM

I bought a single wall top to swap out with my double wall top (which was saggin') I removed the windows to paint and when I go to re-install the OEM rubber, the stuff is brittle and hard. So hard, in fact that it broke some of the fiberglass off of the original top. Which I am repairing now.

Im thinking about going with new rubber for the windows, so I'm looking for feedback. I had the crap that you buy from LMC. Very cheap from my experience. In fact, I'm worried if it would even keep the window in place.

Who have you guys used for window rubber? Has anyone tried Steele rubber? They are right here locally.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-14-2017, 08:38 PM

Fwiw I have but haven't installed the Steele rubber for a single wall top. Seems good quality. I'd recommend trying that and if good ditching the original rubber. I purchased mine at the Truck Shop in Orange, CA when I was visiting Orange County.

jeffg1010 · 01-14-2017, 11:53 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Good to know the Steele Rubber is looking good. Lucky to have them right here in town. (no shipping!)

**DeadheadNM** · 01-15-2017, 12:44 AM

You bet. To me it's surprising that a manufacturer would do a run of gaskets for single wall tops - there weren't many made to begin with being available for part of the 72 model year and only (seemingly) installed at Flint.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-15-2017, 09:59 AM

I Have all new rubber in mine. Got it all from Wes at classic heartbeat in Wash state. If you saw my top, you would be impressed.

jeffg1010 · 01-15-2017, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I Have all new rubber in mine. Got it all from Wes at classic heartbeat in Wash state. If you saw my top, you would be impressed.

Also ... good info. I knew there was a company on the west coast that had it available. Couldn't think of who it was.

01-14-2017, 05:22 PM	#1
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Looking for feedback on hardtop window rubber I bought a single wall top to swap out with my double wall top (which was saggin') I removed the windows to paint and when I go to re-install the OEM rubber, the stuff is brittle and hard. So hard, in fact that it broke some of the fiberglass off of the original top. Which I am repairing now. Im thinking about going with new rubber for the windows, so I'm looking for feedback. I had the crap that you buy from LMC. Very cheap from my experience. In fact, I'm worried if it would even keep the window in place. Who have you guys used for window rubber? Has anyone tried Steele rubber? They are right here locally. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

01-14-2017, 08:38 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: Looking for feedback on hardtop window rubber Fwiw I have but haven't installed the Steele rubber for a single wall top. Seems good quality. I'd recommend trying that and if good ditching the original rubber. I purchased mine at the Truck Shop in Orange, CA when I was visiting Orange County. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-14-2017, 11:53 PM	#3
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: Looking for feedback on hardtop window rubber Thanks for the feedback. Good to know the Steele Rubber is looking good. Lucky to have them right here in town. (no shipping!) __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

01-15-2017, 12:44 AM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: Looking for feedback on hardtop window rubber You bet. To me it's surprising that a manufacturer would do a run of gaskets for single wall tops - there weren't many made to begin with being available for part of the 72 model year and only (seemingly) installed at Flint. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-15-2017, 09:59 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Looking for feedback on hardtop window rubber I Have all new rubber in mine. Got it all from Wes at classic heartbeat in Wash state. If you saw my top, you would be impressed.



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