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I need to order all the weatherstripping for my 68, can you guys recommend one over the other? I bought a windshield gasket for my Crewcab and it fits good I just can't remember where I got it from? Thanks

I got a number of parts from these folks years ago. It was pretty good stuff. http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

I have gotten rubber gaskets from here http://www.steelerubber.com they seemed to be as good as any of the other companies I have tried. the worst gaskets that I have used from any of the companies is the door window felt weatherstrip . it is never as firm as the original and I am never happy with it no matter where I buy it.

exline wrote:The worst gaskets that I have used from any of the companies is the door window felt weatherstrip . it is never as firm as the original and I am never happy with it no matter where I buy it.

This was my experience as well. I got 3 out of 4 to work well (one on each side of 2 windows) but one wanted to drag and pull and nothing we tried really worked. It was on the inside of the window so I cut out the most offending part (not an optimal solution at all) and it works somewhat better.

chilort wrote:

exline wrote:The worst gaskets that I have used from any of the companies is the door window felt weatherstrip . it is never as firm as the original and I am never happy with it no matter where I buy it.

This was my experience as well. I got 3 out of 4 to work well (one on each side of 2 windows) but one wanted to drag and pull and nothing we tried really worked. It was on the inside of the window so I cut out the most offending part (not an optimal solution at all) and it works somewhat better.

I had the rubber style and decided to try the rock auto felt one. I like these better since they are rigid metal backed.

chilort wrote:

exline wrote:The worst gaskets that I have used from any of the companies is the door window felt weatherstrip . it is never as firm as the original and I am never happy with it no matter where I buy it.

....... but one wanted to drag and pull and nothing we tried really worked..........

How about copious amounts of silicone spray on the felt?

wally426ci wrote: I had the rubber style and decided to try the rock auto felt one. I like these better since they are rigid metal backed.

I'm certainly curious about these. I'll have to look them up once I get the engine rebuilt.

Thanks fellas. Just wondering why the steele windshield rubber is $60 more? Restoration specialties has a complete kit which might make it easier? Anyone used it?

slick wrote:Thanks fellas. Just wondering why the steele windshield rubber is $60 more? Restoration specialties has a complete kit which might make it easier? Anyone used it?

I used the kit from Restoration Specialties (or at least the window shop that installed my windshield did) about 7 years ago and it was great. They made it look so easy I wish I would have saved a couple hundred bucks and done the work myself.

The Fairchild cat whiskers are the best IMO. As Shawn said,metal with felt. Have them on 4 trucks. Clesters for windshield rubber. Best price hands down and they fit! ( frt windshield seal $65,rear large $55,rear small $35)

Txas2step wrote:The Fairchild cat whiskers are the best IMO. As Shawn said,metal with felt. Have them on 4 trucks. Clesters for windshield rubber. Best price hands down and they fit! ( frt windshield seal $65,rear large $55,rear small $35)

Same here. Used Fairchild for all of them. I bought a set of the Steele rubber ones that I'm going to try on the 70.

Txas2step wrote:The Fairchild cat whiskers are the best IMO. As Shawn said,metal with felt. Have them on 4 trucks. Clesters for windshield rubber. Best price hands down and they fit! ( frt windshield seal $65,rear large $55,rear small $35)

Yes! Chris remembered the brand. Agreed on his review.

I've seen the rubber style mangle when you roll up and down.

afternoon Andrew, bought rubber products thru a fella in Denver. Robin i believe . thought they were expensive, but every thing seems to be. dont know were he sources his wares, perhaps someone will say.. but not impressed. vent window rubbers dont seal below the window, door seals are no were close to complete seal. quite a few pneumonia holes. guess the biggest pisser for me is now having to remove without screwing the paint. i,ll watch this to hopefully find a usable source. thanks. gary

Thanks guys..

Sorry Slick to hijack your thread, but are these the cat whiskers you all are talking about from RockAuto? If so, I'm ordering!!

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Thats them Chilort, just checked my 2012 order email. They were about $35

The Clesters gaskets are even cheaper than most, sweet!

wally426ci wrote:Thats them Chilort, just checked my 2012 order email. They were about $35

Thanks!

Hi folks,

Forum newbie ....

Working on a couple of Sweptlines (short bed and long bed) from mid 1960s

Have used Steel Rubber products in a Dodge restoration with our daughter - https://sites.google.com/site/lolathevaliant/

Re door rubber gaskets - what is the piece of rubber that sits on the rail that supports the window glass (secures the window in the raising/lowering mechanism)?

Not seeing it listed .... wondering if you just use a piece of something else?

don't know what it's called or where to get it
but i snapped a photo of my original one when i redid the channel..
maybe seeing it will help you locate a good replacement if yours is missing