Spf gt 40 windshield rubber seal

[Larry]

Does anyone have a source for the rubber windshield seal? Hilbank does not stock it. I have to replace the windshield, which is being shipped frrom Hilbank

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

It is not a bulk seal but moulded for the SPF GT. Try Olthoff otherwise you will need to wait for one from South Afica.

 

[Larry]

thanks, I'll give him a call

 

[Randy V]

I would be interested to know more particulars about this seal... Cost is one thing, but how it fits the spider as I would like the option of a good seal that is removeable rather than a permanent bond.

 

[Larry]

I talked with a guy in Olthloff's shop and they don't stock the seal, and don't normally replace it,they reuse it

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

I would be interested to know more particulars about this seal... Cost is one thing, but how it fits the spider as I would like the option of a good seal that is removeable rather than a permanent bond.

Randy,

This is a "cosmetic" seal only. the actual seal/bonding of glass to steel spider is adhesive, the rubber outer seal is only to "smooth" the gap over. Original GTs had no such seal and the gap between spider and glass was filled with windshield sealer/mastic or silicone.

 

[Randy V]

Interesting.. Thanks for the info... Is that seal commonly available?

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

The Superformance seal is moulded and vulcanized into a one piece seal with rounded corners. It is only available via the factory by a dealer.

Look at Metro Moulded Parts Inc. Automotive Weatherstrip and Rubber Parts for some "T" type seals that can be used.

 

[Randy V]

Thanks Rick! Here I had been floundering at McMaster-Carr for same.. I appreciate the link!