Kantor Windshield Gasket

[Big_John]

I really need to remove and reseal the windshield in my '53 Chrysler. So far the only company that I've found that sells a gasket is Kantor.

Anyone have any experience with Kantor's windshield gaskets?

[greg g]

I got some rubber from Clesters for my Studebaker. Worked a treat. They show a listing for 53 Desoto, wonder if that would work on the Chrysler?

http://clestersauto.com/Desoto.aspx

[BeBop138]

Steele should have one----better quality too. They had one for my 52 Windsor

[Tom Skinner]

Big John,

Steele Rubber Products are the best and they are proud of their products rightfully so (pricewise).

So here is the best - and when the best is around they call these guys - better.

When better is around they call these guys - mo better.

www.steelerubber.com

800 544-8665

Steele Rubber Products

6180 E. NC 150 Hwy

Denver NC 28037

[Big_John]

I got some rubber from Clesters for my Studebaker. Worked a treat. They show a listing for 53 Desoto, wonder if that would work on the Chrysler?

http://clestersauto.com/Desoto.aspx

Yea, I'll bet it is. I can double check my parts book to see if they interchange.

[Big_John]

Steele should have one----better quality too. They had one for my 52 Windsor

Big John,

Steele Rubber Products are the best and they are proud of their products rightfully so (pricewise).

So here is the best - and when the best is around they call these guys - better.

When better is around they call these guys - mo better.

www.steelerubber.com

800 544-8665

Steele Rubber Products

6180 E. NC 150 Hwy

Denver NC 28037

I had looked on the Steele site previously and could not find a listing. I'll have to give them a call. I have no doubt that if they have one, it will be good quality.

Thanks to everyone!

[alan32433]

I posted something similar a little while back but since the discussion is about windshield rubber, I'll repeat some of it.

The other members responses about Steele rubber is correct. Very high quality. Installing the windshield requires you to thread a 1/4" rope into the rubber channel where it encloses the pinch weld on the body. Then while holding the windshield in place from inside the car (helper), you have to pull the rope out (from the outside). That pulls the rubber seal over the pinch weld and into place.

When I did mine, it took a fairly significant amount of pulling on the rope and it really stressed the rubber. There's no doubt in my mind that a cheaper rubber would have probably ripped in the process. Once the rope had been completely removed, the seal was a perfect tight fit with no damage to the rubber.

In my mind, for windshields, vent windows etc. where replacing the rubber is difficult, I would splurg and get the best. Other places like tail light and stop light rubber where its easy to replace, you can save money on cheaper rubber.

[deathbound]

I posted something similar a little while back but since the discussion is about windshield rubber, I'll repeat some of it.

The other members responses about Steele rubber is correct. Very high quality. Installing the windshield requires you to thread a 1/4" rope into the rubber channel where it encloses the pinch weld on the body. Then while holding the windshield in place from inside the car (helper), you have to pull the rope out (from the outside). That pulls the rubber seal over the pinch weld and into place.

When I did mine, it took a fairly significant amount of pulling on the rope and it really stressed the rubber. There's no doubt in my mind that a cheaper rubber would have probably ripped in the process. Once the rope had been completely removed, the seal was a perfect tight fit with no damage to the rubber.

In my mind, for windshields, vent windows etc. where replacing the rubber is difficult, I would splurg and get the best. Other places like tail light and stop light rubber where its easy to replace, you can save money on cheaper rubber.

Not saying this is wrong since there's more than 1 way to skin a cat, but when I've replaced glass/new rubbers, I've done it the opposite way pushing from the outside-pulling the rope inwards. I was worried about pulling the exterior side of the rubber past the pinch weld & scarring it.

[Big_John]

I gave Steele a call today and they don't offer a gasket for my car.