Draker Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hey Folks. I'm looking for members that have ACTUALLY bought a front windshield gasket from vintage rubber. Specifically the gasket that accepts the chrome trim. What can you tell me about these seals? From what I can tell Vintage Rubber has good reviews, but they sell lots of products. I am specifically asking about this gasket. Please share your feedback if you have purchased this seal. Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I took this from the second page of my thread: Laecaon Mormon? or just moral? Senior Member 8,076 posts Location:Hillsboro Oregon Cars:71 Wagon; now DD Posted 10 April 2013 - 11:36 PM Hmm... Take this with a grain of salt, But if I recall correctly (which I would give a 85% chance after seeing that picture above), my windshield seal I installed 3 years ago was a precision. It was definitely Thailand. It seemed nice when it went in. But after only 2 years, it was cracked at the corners. I replaced early fall with a seal from VintageRubber.com so far so good with that one VintageRubber.com uses their own molds, and makes the in the USA. So at the very least we know the seals from them are not the same Thailand garbage everyone else is selling. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thank you for posting that. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment
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Creepy Cruiser Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I have not purchased anything from him yet, but I've talk to the guy quite a few times on the phone, and he seems like a good guy. I'm waiting for his "Cal look" rear seal to be available for mine. He seems to know his stuff, and like mentioned earlier, all of his stuff is made in the US. I also like the fact that his pricing is very fair, unlike others that think their stuff is gold plated, lol. Quote Link to comment
housew Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have not purchased anything from him yet, but I've talk to the guy quite a few times on the phone, and he seems like a good guy. I'm waiting for his "Cal look" rear seal to be available for mine. He seems to know his stuff, and like mentioned earlier, all of his stuff is made in the US. I also like the fact that his pricing is very fair, unlike others that think their stuff is gold plated, lol. i just checked his site out (looking for front and rear "windsheild" seals that i can keep my chrome trim with) and it looks like he has the cal look front and rear, but only a front with a groove. bummer, cause i need both if i want to do my headliner.... Quote Link to comment
russaroll Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 i just had a windshield installed with a gasket from Vintage Rubber. as you can see in the pic it's round on the bottom. this concerns me a little because i want a good seal so no water gets in and i also don't want water to pool inside the little gap i now have in the bottom corners of the window. i decided not to get the chrome trim one because i didn't want the glass guy slicing my new gasket up with that sharp trim. [ Quote Link to comment
Trophy24 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Wow that is a gap I would have a hard time with. What does the top look like? If this is how they are made, I will look for another option for my car Quote Link to comment
russaroll Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 The top looks fine. I just would have preferred it to be square at top and bottom. Other than that it seems like agood gasket. I don't drive in the rain so I guess I don't have too much to worry about. Quote Link to comment
zed1 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Consider sealing the open portion of frame with http://www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-10-3-oz-209-Elastomastic-Sealant-HE209004/100001308?N=5yc1vZarv7Z12kx or http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/adhesives-sealants/sealants/permatex--black-rubber-sealant-detail Keith Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 i just had a windshield installed with a gasket from Vintage Rubber. as you can see in the pic it's round on the bottom. this concerns me a little because i want a good seal so no water gets in and i also don't want water to pool inside the little gap i now have in the bottom corners of the window. i decided not to get the chrome trim one because i didn't want the glass guy slicing my new gasket up with that sharp trim. [ that is terrible fit ,, that would never fly around these parts (Northwest) I would start off nicely contacting them and make them aware of the problem .. Maybe they would send you another.,, or something Quote Link to comment
russaroll Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 that is terrible fit ,, that would never fly around these parts (Northwest) I would start off nicely contacting them and make them aware of the problem .. Maybe they would send you another.,, or something i'll try that. thanks. Quote Link to comment
russaroll Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Consider sealing the open portion of frame with http://www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-10-3-oz-209-Elastomastic-Sealant-HE209004/100001308?N=5yc1vZarv7Z12kx or http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/adhesives-sealants/sealants/permatex--black-rubber-sealant-detail Keith i really didn't want to smear goo all in there but, if it comes to it i'll consider using some of that permatex. thanks Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's no Bueno. Is the Windshield new? Either that gasket is way off spec, or the windshield is. I've never seen such a poor fit. I've got a new windshield from Richard at (forget what company), and a seal from Thailand, and everything fits Kosher. When you installed the glass, did you slap it with your hand to get it to seat properly? Sometimes you can also put a hand on either side if the glass and tug and pull it into position. Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Only use the proper product for sealing the gasket. The Permatex windshield sealer might be alright, but I prefer 3M Auto Glass Windshield Adhesive. Part number: 08695 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0035R7UGC?pc_redir=1410518646&robot_redir=1 Or in a simpler tube: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RW1XCK?cache=009fb2f8e410200687b9eeefc8885342&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1412145395&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1 Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Did you get the wrong gasket? Because that's nothing like the original or the Thailand gasket (stainless insert aside). Mine: Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 the windshield looks wrong also! To large of gap. What are you working on? Quote Link to comment
Nuclear Water Boy Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Holy Crap!!! send them a pic and ask them what they sent. But at the sametime you should have inspected the gasket to make sure it was the correct gasket and that gasket I am sure is not the correct gasket otherwise we'd of heard all sorts of bad press from day one and I haven't. That thing is going to flood your interior so rain or not you still need to wash her. Troy Ermish sells these with no channel for the stainless trim and they are PERFECT!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Vintage rubber has pretty good support. Just call them. If the fit is just crap.. you might need to buy from a different source. The gasket I installed on my 510 fits good.. although it's the trim version. Quote Link to comment
kgb Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Looks like the gasket is for the rear window. front four corners, rear two. Quote Link to comment
Nuclear Water Boy Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like the gasket is for the rear window. front four corners, rear two. Oh, I think you just hit the nail on it's head. Quote Link to comment
kgb Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Oh, I think you just hit the nail on it's head. Used to sell datsunland rubber a few years back, seen it all... Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 The front windshield is about 2 inches taller and wider....so I doubt the rear windshield gasket could be fitted. Quote Link to comment
cruznude Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 I don't know , I don't like that fit. Shouldn't have to fill in the gaps. Make sure right one,get money back or something. Just don't look right. But if your good with it then, who? Quote Link to comment
russaroll Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Sorry for stealing your thread OP. I sent Vintage Rubber a pic and they are going to send a new rubber. I'm going to pull it out of the bag and check to see if it has 4 actual corners. 1 Quote Link to comment
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