64 Iml Winshield Channel Molding/rant

["D. Howland" <howlands@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kenyon,

I missed your "other rant" about that. Is it archived somewhere or could you 
reiterate the gist of it? I'd like to know the trick to re-using them.

Thanks, Daryl
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenyon Wills" <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:37 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 64 Iml Winshield Channel Molding


> Kindly be aware that A Bernbaum generally sells
> generic extruded stuff, as found on other automobiles.
> I used such on my 1955 and it was pretty miserable,
> but I had my back against a wall and had to for
> unusual reasons.
>
> The original gasket on the 59-66 Imperial is far
> superior to others in every aspect, and with the
> number of cars going through demo derby, finding one
> should not present a problem.  They are almost
> infinitely re-usable - something not obvious unless
> you know the trick in them - see my other rant about
> that.
>
> Stick with original stock or risk having your new
> glass crack when the cheapie aftermarket gasket
> contorts your glass.
>
> -K
>
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>
> --- Daniel Richardson
> <TheRichardsonFamily@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Did you try Andy Bernbaum?  I received good, quick
>> service, at a fair price, & the right seal.  Others
>> have commented negatively, but I was fine with the
>> two transactions I've made with him.
>>
>> Dan Richardson
>> 300L Family Heirloom
>>
>>
>>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>>   From: JAY D'ANGELO
>>   To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>   Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 7:01 PM
>>   Subject: IML: 64 Iml Winshield Channel Molding
>>
>>
>>   I've decied to replace the windshield on my
>> convertible.  Got a great price today of $500 +$100
>> shipping to Las Vegas.
>>
>>   Problem is, I can't find the rubber windshield
>> channel molding.  Steele doesn't have it and neither
>> does the other sources I contacted.  My windshield
>> dealer is also making calls, but they can't find one
>> either.
>>
>>   Anyone have any leads?  I'm sure that the old one
>> will fall apart when it is removed - doesn't do any
>> good to get a windshield if I can't use it.
>>
>>   HELP!
>>
>>
>>   Jay D'Angelo
>>   64 Iml Cvt
>>   Las Vegas
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Kenyon Wills
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