54 Hornet windshield rubber

duncan

I bought a windshield rubber from K gap several years ago. The windshield is in place but w cannot push the ss trim strips that go around outer edge of seal.

Any one have this problem and how was it addressed .  Ray

Jon B

You might try addressing the question to Wildrick Rubber Parts, which is now selling many of the parts once sold by K-Gap.  They might have some idea.

duncan

Thanks Jon B   My friends have spent many hours trying to do the install of the trim around the windshield.  Ray

Glowplug

If indeed the problem is hardened rubber, a product by the name of Rubber Renue can be used to soften the part of the seal used to hold the stainless. Actually softening the whole gasket would be best for the installation.

Lee ODell

Oldfarmer

Thank you for the tip.

Do you think that would work on hard rubber before removing window glass, trying to save the rubber to reuse.
Lee O'Dell

Glowplug

Lee: yes it will, this product was developed for typewriter and teletype rubber rollers and rubber drive parts. I have removed quite a number of OEM Hudson rubber parts, rubbed the renewed on the part, placed them in sealed containers and the part reverts to pliable shape. This is a state that must be maintained by refreshing the application of the product, but it does allow the restoration of pliability to most pieces.

Lee ODell

About how long will it take after applying Rubber Renue before removing rubber and glass out of 47 PU. The rubber appears in decent condition without cracks. I would like to save original rubber if possible. I don't like to see the shrink gap at rubber ends I have seen on cars after replacement rubber has been on vehicle a while. Thank you for the information.
Lee O'Dell

Glowplug

Your call Lee...check the pliability and act accordingly

duncan

I bought the new windshield seal and rear window seal a few years back maybe 3-4 years ago.  Ray

Lee ODell

Oldfarmer
Good common since advice. Sometime I have to be jerked back to reality and get back to using some good old common since. Everything is not written in stone.
Thank you
Lee O'Dell

brumac

Lee,
  I have used D & L hand cleaner to soften the rear glass rubber on my old 50.  I applied it with a small brush for several days, both inside and out.  I think I did this over a week and the 2 piece rear window came out just nice.  It also went back in nicely too.  The rubber hardened back up after a whlie though.  I think I kept the rubber in a large plastic trash bag while off of the car.  Good luck.

Bruce