Here's the difference on the '63-6 vert W/S gasket
OK, I just received my new windshield rubber gasket from Layson's (made by Precision Replacement Parts), and compared it to my original windshield gasket out of my '66 Valiant convertible. First of all, let me say that it looks like it will interchange with the old one, and the quality looks good. When I talked with Dave Layson, he claims he's sold lots of them to convertible owners and not a single complaint or comeback. Now, as far as visual differences, the first photo shows a difference in the bottom inside section. There is a small groove in the rubber between the glass slot and the bottom edge of the rubber on both pieces, however, the width of the rubber between the glass slot and extra trim slot is different. It's narrower on the new gasket. Next is the upper inside rubber. That section is wider on the replacement than the one on the old gasket. Should it interfere with the molding, I guess I could trim a bit off. Shouldn't be a problem though. The last photo is of the outside groove for the lockstrip. It's wider on the replacement and the slot has a different contour on the floor of the slot. Since I'm also using a new lockstrip from Layson's, that shouldn't be an issue, but, it might be if you tried to mix and match old parts with the new replacement stuff. I haven't actually tried to install either gasket or lockstrip yet, so, I'll let you know if I find anything else of note. This car is getting a complete renovation, so, it won't be any time soon. I have several early A-bodies (hardtops) that can use this new gasket, so, I may not use it with this particular build, and instead, reuse the old one since it's correct for the convertible. I'll at least slide it into the frame without the glass just to see how it fits. Here's some so-so photos.
OK, I just received my new windshield rubber gasket from Layson's (made by Precision Replacement Parts), and compared it to my original windshield gasket out of my '66 Valiant convertible. First of all, let me say that it looks like it will interchange with the old one, and the quality looks good. When I talked with Dave Layson, he claims he's sold lots of them to convertible owners and not a single complaint or comeback. Now, as far as visual differences, the first photo shows a difference in the bottom inside section. There is a small groove in the rubber between the glass slot and the bottom edge of the rubber on both pieces, however, the width of the rubber between the glass slot and extra trim slot is different. It's narrower on the new gasket. Next is the upper inside rubber. That section is wider on the replacement than the one on the old gasket. Should it interfere with the molding, I guess I could trim a bit off. Shouldn't be a problem though. The last photo is of the outside groove for the lockstrip. It's wider on the replacement and the slot has a different contour on the floor of the slot. Since I'm also using a new lockstrip from Layson's, that shouldn't be an issue, but, it might be if you tried to mix and match old parts with the new replacement stuff. I haven't actually tried to install either gasket or lockstrip yet, so, I'll let you know if I find anything else of note. This car is getting a complete renovation, so, it won't be any time soon. I have several early A-bodies (hardtops) that can use this new gasket, so, I may not use it with this particular build, and instead, reuse the old one since it's correct for the convertible. I'll at least slide it into the frame without the glass just to see how it fits. Here's some so-so photos.
