CCKW Hardtop details

[topellis]

I haven't been around on the forum much in a while. Busy with life and working on my truck when I can. Hope everyone is still making progress on their trucks. A number of years ago I bought a CCKW/M37 hard top with the associated adapters. It was in rough shape but the price was right so I got it. I ended up puting a layer of fiberglass mat on the inside with just enough resin to wet it out so it should be much more sound than it was when I got it. I also did a little bondo work on the outside and painted. I have the old wood window adapters but don't know what type of weatherstrip to put on them? All I had on mine was a thin sheetmetal strip and some flaky remains of some sort of seal...... also whether or not the rear window seal is readily available as my window is cracked and I would like to have it replaced but remember reading that the seal is hard to find. If anyone knows of any good pics of original installation CCKW tops on M37's in the gallery would be appreciated. Close ups would be better.

Thanks for any info.

Mark

[MSeriesRebuild]

I haven't been around on the forum much in a while. Busy with life and working on my truck when I can. Hope everyone is still making progress on their trucks. A number of years ago I bought a CCKW/M37 hard top with the associated adapters. It was in rough shape but the price was right so I got it. I ended up puting a layer of fiberglass mat on the inside with just enough resin to wet it out so it should be much more sound than it was when I got it. I also did a little bondo work on the outside and painted. I have the old wood window adapters but don't know what type of weatherstrip to put on them? All I had on mine was a thin sheetmetal strip and some flaky remains of some sort of seal...... also whether or not the rear window seal is readily available as my window is cracked and I would like to have it replaced but remember reading that the seal is hard to find. If anyone knows of any good pics of original installation CCKW tops on M37's in the gallery would be appreciated. Close ups would be better.

Thanks for any info.

Mark

The rear window weatherstrip is common stock anywhere auto glass is cut and installed, no issue with that.

The weatherstrip that goes on the wood pieces that the back of the door glass frame seals against is called "bulb seal", McMaster-Carr has it in many dimensions, several typical styles, and will supply the small quantity you need. This same type seal in a larger size works to seal the bottom of the doors to the cab which has the same type metal strip retainer. Buy the EPDM rubber, it will last far longer exposed to the elements. We buy much from McMaster-Carr, great to deal with, prompt, very knowledgable. Everything we buy is an overnight delivery at no extra cost, you simply can't beat this Company, they are among the very best.

[topellis]

Thanks Charles just what I needed for the seals.

Mark

[MSeriesRebuild]

Thanks Charles just what I needed for the seals.

Mark

The best thing to do is take your top to a glass installer to get the rear window put in. That way they can cut and furnish a correct weather seal, and if they crack the glass installing it, the cost is on them and not your concern. I just got some installed last week, the installer cracked 2 glasses during the install. They replaced at no additional cost.

[Cal_Gary]

Hi Mark,
It is good the see you're still with us!
Gary