66 Barracuda front windshield gasket question

[djpearce]

Question? I have a vinyl top 66 Barracuda, and I was going to replace the front windshield gasket, but I notice since this is a vinyl top car the gasket may be different. There looks to be an elongated outer lip to the gasket that overlays the vinyl top. Can anyone confirm if this is a different gasket than a standard Barracuda/Valiant or if maybe this gasket is the same as the Valiant convertibles? I have owned the since 1980, (second owner) so I fairly sure this is the factory gasket.

 

[FISHYPETE]

Your gasket is different than my non vinyl gasket, but I don’t know where to source a reproduction

 

[djpearce]

thanks for the reply that is what I thought might be the case -

 

[jeff alder]

1966 Barracuda Vinyl Top This should help

 

[toolmanmike]

The lockstrip should be chrome. They are available I believe. Let me look in the Layson's catalog.

 

[jeff alder]

The lockstrip should be chrome. They are available I believe. Let me look in the Layson's catalog.

It definitely looks like it had the chrome lockstrip before the chrome melted away

 

[toolmanmike]

thanks for the reply that is what I thought might be the case -

The lockstrip should be chrome. They are available I believe. Let me look in the Layson's catalog.

Layson's has the weatherstrip listed. Page 556 of their latest catalog. 63-66 A body #PR-D625 $135
The chrome lockstrips are on the next page along with the end clips

 

[cudamark]

Yup, three different ones that year. If yours is still in good shape, I'd save it and reuse. The only reproduction I'm aware of is the non-vinyl roof, non-convertible version. It will fit the convertible with minor mods, but, not sure about the fitment with a vinyl roof.

 

[djpearce]

Yup, three different ones that year. If yours is still in good shape, I'd save it and reuse. The only reproduction I'm aware of is the non-vinyl roof, non-convertible version. It will fit the convertible with minor mods, but, not sure about the fitment with a vinyl roof.

It is in fairly good shape; the can has been garage kept since 1985. I was going to remove the windshield for upcoming paint, body work and a new headliner but I may re-think that plan

 

[jeff alder]

the one you have looks good if you could replace the chrome lockstrip and treat the rubber it would be sharp. Good luck with the project. I like the vinyl top option!

 

[jeff alder]

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[djpearce]

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thanks - well at least I know the vinyl top is still the original factory installed vinyl as I always believed.

 

[djpearce]

the one you have looks good if you could replace the chrome lockstrip and treat the rubber it would be sharp. Good luck with the project. I like the vinyl top option!

What should I treat the rubber with?

 

[FISHYPETE]

And not a common option

thanks - well at least I know the vinyl top is still the original factory installed vinyl as I always believed.

 

[cudamark]

No reason you can't still remove everything. Just be careful with the gasket. The windshields are available new if you accidentally break it.

 

[RAT ROD AL]

I've parted out 3 64 -65 As recently. All the rubber seals seamed reusable ! Soft and flexible.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

What should I treat the rubber with?

Go-Jo non pumice hand cleaner works well. Work it in, let it set over night, it'll clean up well. If its really in nice shape, you may not even need to let it soak overnight.