Re: 62 Rambler Classic Windshield Seal?

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I'm glad you thought to e-mail him anyway! There are some other sources I can think of: Mac McCoy (e-mail ramblers@xxxxxxxxxxxx) has a couple 61 Ramblers and sells parts. He may know if there is a new one made. The 61 gasket will definitely fit the 62. The other two sources that come to mind are Galvin's Rambler Parts (www.ramblerparts.com) and Blaser's (www.blaserauto.com). Personally I'd shy away from an NOS gasket, especially if it's at a higher than new price. I just don't know how well an old gasket would hold up in storage for so long, if you can even find one. If that's all you can get, coat it good with a liquid silicone before using. 

If by chance there isn't a gasket made for the 58-62, you're still not out in the cold! I believe the 63-66 gasket will work with some modification. If you have to go that route, send me the width and height of your windshield measured from the center both ways and I'll measure mine and see how close they are. If the 63-66 Classic gasket is a bit big, the 64-69 American should be close. 

There's also a couple tricks to installing and getting it leak free, I'll explain that later! Just let me know when you find a gasket. 

--
Frank Swygert
Publisher, "American Independent 
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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "BRENT OWENS" <HUMDINGER@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Thanks Frank,
> 
> I emailed Peter about the windshield gasket, his web site doesn't include my 
> 62.  Might you have another source?
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Brent
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 7:35 PM
> Subject: re: 62 Rambler Classic Windshield Seal?
> 
> 
> > Welcome Brent! Go to www.amcrambler.com. Peter Stathes should be able to 
> > fix you right up. If you still have problems, let me know. The windshield 
> > rubber should be the same for 56-62 Ramblers (except the American). If 
> > yours has a wider piece at the bottom (along the dash), the new windshield 
> > gasket won't have that. I used a piece of rubber hose the correct diameter 
> > to fill the gap between the dash and gasket then put the metal trim pieces 
> > on the ends. Looks much better than a wide empty gap, and only those in 
> > the know realize it's not original. People hardly ever notice it at all 
> > unless they have the gap in theres and want to see what I did to fill it.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Swygert
> > Publisher, "American Independent
> > Magazine" (AIM)
> > For all AMC enthusiasts
> > http://farna.home.att.net/AIM.html
> > (free download available!)
> >
> > original message------------------------------
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > This is my first time to post on your sight, hope I'm doing it right?
> > Does anyone know of a place to get a windshield seal for a 62 Rambler =
> > Classic Cross Country?  I've tried Steele rubber but no luck. Any help =
> > would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Brent 
>