Hey all, anyone purchase a new 1 piece rubber windshield rubber from Robertsmotorparts for a C Series truck? I bought the type, with channel cord lock Installer came by, brand new windshield for my 55 Fargo. The product looks and feels okay, but was no way going to fit into windshield opening. The installer had to stretch it several times for it, fit in opening and to install. Very frustrating, a simple install took a lot longer because of this. The corners are a little wonky looking, and inside the cab there is a gap between rubber and glass for some distance. Other than this it is in good and secure did not seem to leak any water from outside. So he aware when ordering this may or may not be a problem with this particular windshield rubber. Roberts was contacted to inform them of my experience, they of course were sorry for this, but case closed. Just for any C series owners a heads up on this product. I will live with it, and not be taking out window to swap in another gasket. No compensation offered, nor any money refunded partial or in full.
That surprises me a bit. A few years ago they were very helpful with a weather stripping issue I had. If there is a gap between the glass and the rubber on the inside, it makes me wonder if the glass is not set (pushed) too far inward then it should be. Maybe the issue is the glass installer or a combo of both the rubber and the installer? Gene
Years ago I bought a windshield gasket from them for my '42 Fargo. Mediocre fit at best; looking for another supplier in the future.
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