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'69 RR windshield gasket ??

Posted By: Stanton

'69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/21/13 04:56 PM

Going to be needing a windshield gasket so have been looking at the vendors

Softseal $ 105.62
Metro $ 149.75 (vulcanized !?!?)
Auto Body Specialties $ 79.00

So, anyone know if there's any significant difference between them or is one to be avoided like the plague ??
Posted By: 71TA

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/21/13 05:15 PM

I'd use one of the established Mopar vendors who are actually Mopar guys and their reputations depend on the parts they offer.

http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=106-WCRD715
Posted By: sthemi

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 06:06 AM

Steele Rubber is probably the true manufacturer of the gaskets..

$124 to buy direct.

http://www.steelerubber.com/search?year=...ndshield+gasket
Posted By: P1970HeMICuDA

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 02:01 PM

If you can find a good clean used original one, I would use it instead...getting the glass in with one of these new gaskets is brutal.
Posted By: 68gtx

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 02:20 PM

I agree with using an original. Almost impossible to get a new one to go in. The glass company that removed mine begged me to save the old gasket.
Posted By: Stanton

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 07:39 PM

Glad you mentioned that now ... the glass guy's coming in an hour to pull the windshield and rear window.
Posted By: Dixie

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 08:24 PM

Quote:

I'd use one of the established Mopar vendors who are actually Mopar guys and their reputations depend on the parts they offer.

http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=106-WCRD715



I agree, and as a sponsor of Moparts, would like to add our name to that list.

www.dixierestorationparts.com

Thanks,
Randy
Posted By: Stanton

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 08:47 PM

What's the difference between this:

68-70 B Body 2 door Hdtp & Sedan windshield gasket

and this:

66-70 Belvedere, Coronet 2-4 door Sedan & Wagon windshield gasket

??
Posted By: sixpackbee

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 09:10 PM

Quote:

What's the difference between this:

68-70 B Body 2 door Hdtp & Sedan windshield gasket

and this:

66-70 Belvedere, Coronet 2-4 door Sedan & Wagon windshield gasket


66/67 2 door sedans and 66/70 wagons, 4 doors and converts use a different windshield than 2 doors hardtops and 68/70 coupes/sedans.
Posted By: 71TA

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/22/13 11:54 PM

Quote:

Quote:

I'd use one of the established Mopar vendors who are actually Mopar guys and their reputations depend on the parts they offer.

http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=106-WCRD715



I agree, and as a sponsor of Moparts, would like to add our name to that list.

www.dixierestorationparts.com

Thanks,
Randy



with your agreement. I wasn't playing favorites.

As far as who makes them. Precision, who only sells wholesale, sells all the ones where you see the WCR or similar part number. I saw where Steele had a product announcement a back and said they made them now. I can't confirm that they actually DO but I'd be curious to know the truth and why they did. I'll touch base with my contact there to find out.
Posted By: rick@laysons

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/23/13 12:38 AM

Posted By: Stanton

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/23/13 01:33 AM

Well its become a moot point. The guy that took the windshield out (and happens to own the same car) says he can supply OEM gaskets and they fit properly. He felt the original was too hard for reuse. His prices are in line with everything else out there so I'll leave it to him when the time comes.

Thanks for all the input.
Posted By: P1970HeMICuDA

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/23/13 03:22 AM

Please post back and let us know how the install went...and if it went well....the Make of the gasket....I'd like to be able to buy a new one that 'Fits'
Posted By: BTTG

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/25/13 02:07 PM

The window guy popped my original windshield into a new precision brand gasket in several minutes. no fussing at all...
Posted By: floridian

Re: '69 RR windshield gasket ?? - 11/25/13 05:04 PM

Quote:

I agree with using an original. Almost impossible to get a new one to go in. The glass company that removed mine begged me to save the old gasket.



A new gasket might require more work than most installers want to put into it.. Lazy people.

To recommend use of a 40 year old gasket is poor advice...
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