Windshield Seal

[greeno]

Having a bugger of a time latching my new windshield. Looks like the rubber should be pointed the other way? Hard to tell from the pic but the angle is pointing towards the cab. It came this way from John:

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[Murf]

That is the same as mine. That is the correct orientation. The rubber should flatten out as the window is pulled shut. The problem is because the rubber is new and hasn't formed to the frame yet under pressure. Get your silicone spray or paste and start coating the rubber. Press the window inward by the frame NOT THE GLASS. Another method to soften the rubber is a constantly moving heat gun. Sometimes you can even get by with just heating the top half of the vertical sides as these get the most "squish" as the window is pivoting down. When new, they provide the most resistance.

[vit16]

Nice topic!!
with that new weather strip the window might get heavy when lifted isn't it?
can you share more pics? thank you!!

[Murf]

He's referring to the two individual windshield 3 sided seals. It sounds like you might be thinking of the bottom cowl seal under the windshield frame. But yes, when the cowl seal is new it also makes quite a bit of resistance for getting the frame upright and straight.

[vit16]

no. Im refering to the 3 you describe. I have to replace them. Will have to travel to the US

[Murf]

You know, there is a mail or package service that crosses the big pond..

[vit16]

Yes! but it is a good reason to travel too!!
not sure why but despite having more shipping cost than the part I also have issues with customs here...

[Argie1978]

I'm having a hard time deciphering that picture. Is is turned vertically?

[PoW]

This stuff works well for the windshield frame to cowl:

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Thresh ... RydWU&th=1

Works well for front fender welt, too. The original surplus rubber is hard as a rock now, all dried out.

PoW