55 Buick Winshield Gasket HELP Please

[55BuickCentury]

Hi all,

I am a new Buick owner and I had a question that I hope someone can help me with. I need to replace the windshield in my 55 Century to pass the government inspection. The current gasket is past its time. Has anyone found a place to source a gasket, or figured out an alternative model/year gasket that works and is more widely available. Any advice would be extremely appreciated.
:Do No:
Anyone who has glass for sale please IM me too.
Best,

Mike

[Bad Boattail]

Mike,

Contact Steele Rubber:
(Your 1955 Century is a Series 60 model)

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/V8BuickRides/Various/1955BuickSteele.jpg (http://www.steelerubber.com/)

Click image above to enter website :Comp:

[potositx]

Cars Inc Or Bob's Automobilia Either one will have the windshield gasket you need

[RipRohring]

I knew of this company - they manufacture OEM for auto mfr's and also for winterizing home and garage doors etc. I was good friends with their I/T department manager back in the 1970-80's. I know OF THEM, and am not sure what they do today. If you contact them, let me know the results so I can continue to recommend them, or not ?

Thanks Keith (Rip) Rohring :idea2: :idea2: :idea2:





Schlegel Systems, Inc. in Rochester, NY, US (United States)

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An Innovative, Global producer of quality weathersealing products, Schlegel Systems Inc. knows that weatherstripping should perform throughout the service life of the window or door. An industry leader since 1885.
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Address:1555 Jefferson Rd, P.O. Box 23197, Rochester, NY, 14692, United States
Telephone:+1 585 4277200
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[55BuickCentury]

Thanks folks,

Sorry for the slow reply. I just got back from a trip to pick up the new car. :TU: (pics coming soon). I will check out your tips.

Now another quick question. I have a line on a used windshield. It is from a 2dr special (55). I know the special is the same body as the century. Will a 2dr special (with post) fit a century 4dr riviera? I thought I read somewhere along the way that only the convertible is different. Any thoughts? I would hate to have it sent across the country to only find out there is a minor difference. If anyone has any experience with this, please let me know.

Best,

Mike

[322bnh]

Thanks folks,

Sorry for the slow reply. I just got back from a trip to pick up the new car. :TU: (pics coming soon). I will check out your tips.

Now another quick question. I have a line on a used windshield. It is from a 2dr special (55). I know the special is the same body as the century. Will a 2dr special (with post) fit a century 4dr riviera? I thought I read somewhere along the way that only the convertible is different. Any thoughts? I would hate to have it sent across the country to only find out there is a minor difference. If anyone has any experience with this, please let me know.

Best,

Mike

The Special and Century 2 and 4 door hartops and convertible windshields are the same. The post sedan windshields will not fit...they are taller.
Willie