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Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:49 pm
by Coyote Patrol
I will ask my buddy at the glass shop, but i would think as long as its glued properly either would be ok. Also i went through his gasket book, and there isn't anything even close. If we do a group buy i would be in for at least one gasket, maybe three. This would be for my patrol, and the two UTEs i want to build. Let me know whoever puts this together, PLEASE. :D

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:46 am
by Esteban
I’m traveling tomorrow to visit my brothers. As I mentioned, my windshield rubber is already purchased. I will take a good look at it and report, although I won’t be able to have internet access all the time.

Due to weight limitations and the fact that I’ll have to pay for the extra bag to bring this stuff with me, I figured out that I can bring the rubber for 5 extra windshields. Estimated the weight a 6 lb ea. The maximum weight of the bags is limited to 50 lb. Also, the place that sells this rubber told my friend that he has stock for probably 7. Most probably this material is manufactured in Colombia. Once factored the shipping cost, each one will end up at around $95. Will confirm.
bosque wrote:...I would still be interested in Estebans offer. However, I did measure my 65 and 67 rubber and although shrunk a bit the outside face measures 3 cm and I think Estebans photo shows 4+. This would leave you close to the wipers and lapping the bottom/cowl vents. Maybe I'm off on something but what do you all think?
This rubber is slightly larger on the outside. You have a keen eye David. It doesn't interfere with the vent. I don't think it encroaches the wiper area at all. The following picture shows this rubber installed. It is the same rubber, but installed some years ago.
Actual rubber installed.jpg

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:48 am
by RiverPatrol
bosque wrote: The photo that I goofed is of the rear window seal. It looked bigger with my hand back a ways and the end in the camera (perspective) but I matched it up sizewise with the reardoors.
Do you know where this weather strip came from? It wouldn't have come from Scott's Old Rubber because the rear windows were part of the factory hard top which wasn't available in Australia.

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:49 am
by zed
I'd like to purchase one of your imports if it available.
Thanks,
Keith

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:05 am
by bosque
I have confidence and want one Esteban.
Thanks for this offer, rubber parts are the most impossible thing to obtain. That is why the side window rubber maker is my hero, having new moulds made and doing small batches.
River, I checked the receipts and see no indication of the rear window rubber. :x

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:44 pm
by sleepyzzz
Esteban wrote:I’m traveling tomorrow to visit my brothers. As I mentioned, my windshield rubber is already purchased. I will take a good look at it and report, although I won’t be able to have internet access all the time.

Due to weight limitations and the fact that I’ll have to pay for the extra bag to bring this stuff with me, I figured out that I can bring the rubber for 5 extra windshields. Estimated the weight a 6 lb ea. The maximum weight of the bags is limited to 50 lb. Also, the place that sells this rubber told my friend that he has stock for probably 7. Most probably this material is manufactured in Colombia. Once factored the shipping cost, each one will end up at around $95. Will confirm.
bosque wrote:...I would still be interested in Estebans offer. However, I did measure my 65 and 67 rubber and although shrunk a bit the outside face measures 3 cm and I think Estebans photo shows 4+. This would leave you close to the wipers and lapping the bottom/cowl vents. Maybe I'm off on something but what do you all think?
This rubber is slightly larger on the outside. You have a keen eye David. It doesn't interfere with the vent. I don't think it encroaches the wiper area at all. The following picture shows this rubber installed. It is the same rubber, but installed some years ago.
Actual rubber installed.jpg

put me down for one, and i will be glad to go ahead and mail a check if you want it waiting on your return. i still have your home addy from the last package. :D

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:50 pm
by Esteban
Don't worry. All the mail will be on hold during that time.
Thanks

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:23 pm
by RiverPatrol
Esteban wrote:Due to weight limitations and the fact that I’ll have to pay for the extra bag to bring this stuff with me...yada yada yada
What else could you possibly fill the suitcase with? It's not like you need many clothes, it's summer! :lol: :dance:

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:36 pm
by Esteban
RiverPatrol wrote:What else could you possibly fill the suitcase with? It's not like you need many clothes, it's summer! :lol: :dance:
Actually it's only 60 F the max, and 46 F the low. It's in the mountains at 9200 feet (2800 m) of altitude. Max temp all year long is 70 F.

Looking forward to this trip!

Re: Windshield Profile and Rubber

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:44 pm
by mdawg4x4
Count me in for 2. That should finish off the 5 you can get back.