windshield channel rubber/weather stripping

[Jeff Heavrin]

My '59 is in need of windshield channel rubber and dashpad. I'm seeking advice regarding which vendor may carry the best product for windshield gasket. Also any words of wisdom regarding installation would be greatly appreciated. (I've ordered most of the C1 library but it hasn't arrived yet) I've heard that this project is somewhat difficult.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Scott Wakeling]

Re: windshield channel rubber/weather stripping

Jeff,
I just had my dash pad and windshield weatherstrip replaced on my 60. It
was a big job $$. I used corvette centrals windshield weatherstrip kit,
#631700 the cost was about $49.00. I was very satisfied with this product.

[Scott Wakeling]

Re: windshield channel rubber/weather stripping

Jeff,
I just had my dash pad and windshield weatherstrip replaced on my 60. It
was a big job $$. I used corvette centrals windshield weatherstrip kit,
#631700 the cost was about $49.00. I was very satisfied with this product.

[Bob Malone #35242]

Re: windshield channel rubber/weather stripping

"Big job" does not begin to describe what you are about to get into if you don't do it correctly. I just completed replacing the windshield rubber and "t" bolts in the lower frame on my '60 windshield.

The best advice I can give you regarding the windshield is:

1. Follow the service manual instructions. I know several people, including myself that put the pieces back together in the wrong order and there is only one way to do it so we all got to re-do it a few times.
2. I bought the rubber seal from Dr. Rebuild. It was excellent quality.
3. Have a large work table with felt or a quilt or some kind of soft covering.
4. When you start to put it back together, the first step is to put the rubber around the glass. Get a six pack of cold beer and three friends to help. It is impossible for one or two people to do alone because it is a tight fit and needs stretching. Therefore, two people hold whats in place, two people stretch and place the rest.
5. If the side posts have the lower tabs broken off (many do) Corvette Central has a repair service that replaces them with machined parts. It worked great for me.
6. There are four loose threaded plates that hold the top and bottom frame in place. One on each end of each frame. Don't lose them. When you put them back on, use sticky putty of some sort to temporarily hold them in place until you can get the holes lined up.
7. Don't use sealer. All it does is make a huge mess.
8. Have patience. Have fun. Have a beer. When you get to a point of frustration, stop until tomorrow.

[Bob Malone #35242]

Re: windshield channel rubber/weather stripping

"Big job" does not begin to describe what you are about to get into if you don't do it correctly. I just completed replacing the windshield rubber and "t" bolts in the lower frame on my '60 windshield.

The best advice I can give you regarding the windshield is:

1. Follow the service manual instructions. I know several people, including myself that put the pieces back together in the wrong order and there is only one way to do it so we all got to re-do it a few times.
2. I bought the rubber seal from Dr. Rebuild. It was excellent quality.
3. Have a large work table with felt or a quilt or some kind of soft covering.
4. When you start to put it back together, the first step is to put the rubber around the glass. Get a six pack of cold beer and three friends to help. It is impossible for one or two people to do alone because it is a tight fit and needs stretching. Therefore, two people hold whats in place, two people stretch and place the rest.
5. If the side posts have the lower tabs broken off (many do) Corvette Central has a repair service that replaces them with machined parts. It worked great for me.
6. There are four loose threaded plates that hold the top and bottom frame in place. One on each end of each frame. Don't lose them. When you put them back on, use sticky putty of some sort to temporarily hold them in place until you can get the holes lined up.
7. Don't use sealer. All it does is make a huge mess.
8. Have patience. Have fun. Have a beer. When you get to a point of frustration, stop until tomorrow.