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Windshield gasket

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by MNTrailboss, Nov 28, 2004.

  1. Nov 28, 2004
    MNTrailboss

    MNTrailboss Member

    Minneapolis, MN
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    I had the glass guy over here on Friday to put in new glass on one of those imported aftermarket frames. He ended up leaving without installing a thing because the aftermarket frame has only 1 layer of steel where the gasket is supposed to ride. According the the glass man the gasket is designed for almost 1/8" wide frame thickness and the windshield might not hold -- or at least be very sloppy.

    The question is are there "aftermarket" 72-5 gaskets out there that will fit the cheapy thin frame? Or do I need to strip it down and weld in some more steel?
     
    MNTrailboss, Nov 28, 2004
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  2. Nov 28, 2004
    73cj5

    73cj5 Member

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    The gasket that came with my imported frame has a thick grove for the glass and a thin grove for the frame.
    [​IMG]
     
    73cj5, Nov 28, 2004
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  3. Nov 29, 2004
    MNTrailboss

    MNTrailboss Member

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    The gasket I got from Krage is the same thickness on both ends. Wonder if I got the wrong part number?
     
    MNTrailboss, Nov 29, 2004
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  4. Nov 30, 2004
    MNTrailboss

    MNTrailboss Member

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    Windshield guy just left and came with an aftermarket gasket. Worked like a charm. Only bad part was the $45 price tag.
     
    MNTrailboss, Nov 30, 2004
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  5. Nov 30, 2004
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Hey, if it's stupid but it werks, It ain't stupid...right? ;)
     
    w3srl, Nov 30, 2004
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  6. May 10, 2005
    JeepCJ5

    JeepCJ5 New Member

    Maryland
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    Does anyone know where I can purchase a gasket for my imported/aftermarket windshield frame like the one described here? I"m having the same problem with my aftermarket windshield frame as described here. When I ask vendors if they have an aftermarket gasket they all state that there's no difference, but we know better. Thanks!
     
    JeepCJ5, May 10, 2005
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  7. May 10, 2005
    Ghetto Fab.

    Ghetto Fab. Member

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    I got mine a Krage's, although 4wd hardware and quadratec sell them also. I belive its just an omix-ada part.

    Kevo
     
    Ghetto Fab., May 10, 2005
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  8. May 12, 2005
    wingtime

    wingtime Member

    Clearwater FL
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    I have a extra new windshield gasket that I bought from Krage that I don't need. If you want it I'll send it to ya for $25.

    Bruce
     
    wingtime, May 12, 2005
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