wdoland Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Has anyone used Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts windshield rubber? Theirs is $60.00 compared to $176.50 from Steele. Wayne Quote
Chester Brzostowski Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 I got mine from Steele Rubber and have no complaints, a one piece rubber that fit. The price difference between these two is pretty significant which leads me to believe there are other differences besides price. Just my 2 cents. Why don’t you also get a price from Robert’s Motor Parts. Chet… Quote
busycoupe Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Seven years ago I got a windshield gasket from Bernbaum. It was fine. I replaced the windshields myself. My son helped me, it was the first time we had done one. I don't think that I would try it again. It seems to be one of those jobs that a professional could do well in minutes, but my son and I wrestled with it for a couple of hours. The end result was good, but if you haven't replaced a windshield before, I would recommend taking it to a glass shop. Quote
wdoland Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Posted February 19, 2014 My insurance is covering the replacement so I'm lucky there. I have a two inch crack in the center and no one will fix it because the glass is too old. Found a glass shop that will replace the glass but I have to get the gasket. I heard Steele has very good products but they just seem a little pricey. Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 Replacing the windshields is a spring project for our D24 this year - I would be interested in the "difference", too. I've never had problems with AB's stuff, but have only bought the little bumpers from Steele. I went with "cheaper" for the rear window seal on my daughter's Falcon and had some quality issues. Quote
windsor8 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Don't know about windshield rubber but I can say that Steele Rubber for the rear window is the only way to go. I purchased two other cheaper ones for my d 24 and wasted my money. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 I also got mine from Steele. It was a perfect fit. I have no regrets. I figured it was worth the extra money. Quote
wdoland Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Posted April 9, 2014 Glass company replaced my split windshield. They ordered the gasket from Steele and they sent the wrong one. It was their fault (on a Friday) and they wouldn't ship it overnight. They waited until Monday to ship the good one. Quote
OldDad67 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Glass company replaced my split windshield. They ordered the gasket from Steele and they sent the wrong one. It was their fault (on a Friday) and they wouldn't ship it overnight. They waited until Monday to ship the good one. It's really not to tough to replace a glass, you remove it from the inside. I reused my old rubber seal. I took my broken glass out and went to the local glass shop and had one cut, using the old glass as a pattern. Make sure the new glass is exactly the same size as what you took out or it will be a disaster trying to put the new glass back in. Ask me how I know. Quote
janan5243 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND A PROFILE OF THE WINDSHIELD GASKETS FOR MY 49 DESOTO CUSTOM COUPE, FRONT & REAR. I ALSO CHEAPED OUT & BOUGHT A SET FROM A GUY IN MASSACHUSETTS WHO IS ON E-BAY. I REMEMBER CHANGING ONE WHEN I WAS MUCH YOUNGER & THESE GASKETS JUST DON'T LOOK RIGHT. I might be able to clean & reseal the original one's but figured it would be smart to have a new set on hand before taking the windshields out. Quote
Desotodav Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND A PROFILE OF THE WINDSHIELD GASKETS FOR MY 49 DESOTO CUSTOM COUPE, FRONT & REAR. I ALSO CHEAPED OUT & BOUGHT A SET FROM A GUY IN MASSACHUSETTS WHO IS ON E-BAY. I REMEMBER CHANGING ONE WHEN I WAS MUCH YOUNGER & THESE GASKETS JUST DON'T LOOK RIGHT. I might be able to clean & reseal the original one's but figured it would be smart to have a new set on hand before taking the windshields out. You could try Andy Bernbaum's as they are in Mass... http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-weatherstripping-chrysler-desoto-imperial-1940-1950.aspx Quote
Ramon Angulo Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 I got both the windshield and rear window seals from Bernbaum's. The wind shield was a big pain the rear! They both leak a little but the car is always kept in the garage, and I just drive it on the nice summer days! That's why I have not redone them yet. I installed them myself for the first and last time lol, I would definitely have a pro install them if its your first time. Not sure if its a Bernbaum issue or first time install issue? Quote
janan5243 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 Indirectly I got my gaskets from Bernbaums from a seller on E-bay. I don't want to wind up like the member Ramon. I have small leaks now. The car is garaged but the first time I got caught in a rainstorm, I discovered that the front leaked & that was why the finish on the right side of the dash was damaged & the rear leaked across the rear shelf for the first time leaving water stains on my pristine original shelf. As I stated in my first post, the gaskets from bernbaums just don't look right. did you put a sealer in the gaskets before you reinstalled them. I've bee3n trying to find a profile of the factory rubber. Quote
Ramon Angulo Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 I did not put any sealer on the rubbers as I was told by Bernbaum's that no sealer was needed? Quote
janan5243 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 I purchased an original shop manual & that has a section for windshield repair & replacement & the book recommends a sealer when you replace the glass or rubber. It also gives advice on opening up the rubber with a small wood wedge to put sealant in while or after the windshield is in. you might stop your small leaks like that. Quote
janan5243 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 Were the rubbers from steele one piece or did you have a seam? Quote
Ramon Angulo Posted May 22, 2014 Report Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) I don't remember if it was one piece or not but I got mine from Bernbaum, is been several years. I will have to try and squeeze a little sealer in the corners where it leaks. I am not taking it out to redo it! lol Edited May 22, 2014 by Ramon Angulo Quote
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