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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Project86 on November 21, 2011, 06:16:51 PM

Title: Rear window weather strip
Post by: Project86 on November 21, 2011, 06:16:51 PM

I'm looking for new weatherstripping for my '86 factory sliding rear window. I can find weatherstripping for the standard glass which also works with most aftermarket sliding windows. Looks like the 84-87 with factory installed slider uses a differant seal, anyone have any info as to where I can find a replacement seal? Checked with the local GM dealership, no luck there.
I would like to find the standard seal without the lock strip.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Rear window weather strip
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 09:03:42 PM

I think there was a post on this, did you search the forum?
I replaced my factory slider in my 87 and used the same gasket.

Title: Re: Rear window weather strip
Post by: zieg85 on December 12, 2011, 10:07:44 PM

Chris,  The factory slider has a very wide channel as the whole outside is the aluminum channel that the glass sits in and there are drain holes on the bottom.  I don't know if they make replacements for the factory glass. 

Title: Re: Rear window weather strip
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 10:15:56 PM

Yep, your right.  It was a different truck with an aftermaket slider.  Just went and looked at the one I pulled and the gasket is still on it.

Title: Re: Rear window weather strip
Post by: VileZambonie on December 13, 2011, 10:28:36 AM

Aftermarket sliders are actually nicer and not priced too bad. You should look into it.

Title: Re: Rear window weather strip
Post by: Project86 on December 13, 2011, 09:03:05 PM

Thanks for the info. After a closer look at my original seal and some time giving it a good cleaning, I realized it's condition is better than I originally thought. I think I can use the old seal and just get new lock strip or as suggested I might purchase one of the after market sliders.