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Old 01-03-2016, 10:18 AM   #1
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Default '35-'36 passenger windshield seal source

Read somewhere on here that Drake's '35-'36 car seal was the best; but I have been unable to find anybody that has had any in stock for a while now.

Anybody know of a vendor that might have one?

If not; could use an experienced recommendation on the seals from the other suppliers.

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Old 01-03-2016, 10:53 AM   #2
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Default Re: '35-'36 passenger windshield seal source

10 years ago I used one from Carpenters , I had to replace it in 3years as it was badly perished . Replaced with a Vintique & it still looks great.
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Old 01-03-2016, 11:21 AM   #3
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Default Re: '35-'36 passenger windshield seal source

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This may sound bizarre but the best I have found for a '35-'36 was from J.C. Whitney. They have a slightly wider width than an original. This extra width covers the "press line" in the paint caused by the previous seal thereby giving a neater finish. In addition, I have found the extra width seems to create a better seal than the more common repros on the market. The one I have on my '35 is more than 10 years old and still looks good! I don't know if they still sell them but it might be worth a check.

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Old 01-03-2016, 01:46 PM   #4
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I have used the Bob Drake rubber windshield gasket with formed corners on my '35 closed passenger cars. Easiest and best overall instalation I have ever done. I had an older Carpenter w/s gasket that sat with my spare parts for several years before trying to install it in a '35 w/s frame. It had hardened to the point that I could not work it into the mounting groove no matter what I did or tried, and I tried every trick in the book. That's when I bought and tried Drakes formed corner version which was a premium over his standard non formed corner version, but as it turned out well worth the extra money. I have had the Drake gasket in my Avatar fordor sedan for four years with no signs of deterioration. I recommend the Drake formed corner gasket even if you have to wait for a back order situation to get one.

I'm adding some pictures of Bob Drake's windshield gasket for Chuck Kuntz who asked me how he could Identify a gasket that has the molded-form corners. I'm also adding an instuction sheet that came with one of the windshield gaskets I bought sometime in the past. This might be of some help to those who have no previous experience with installing these gaskets.
Note that two of these pictures show a gray line/marking that was placed there somehow, probably during manufacturing, on two of the four corners for those who may have some difficulties finding the actual corners.
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Old 02-24-2016, 04:09 PM   #5
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Bump to the top for Chuck Kuntz and others who may be interested in seeing the above pictures.
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The last two windshield seals I bought came from Steele Rubber Products. Great quality and fast shipping. They carry quite a few other products also. Very happy with them and I wouldn't buy from any other source.
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