68-f-model 268 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Any leads or suggestions on where I can get a windshield weather strip and lock strip? Thus far my searching has found infinite r model gaskets but none for the f-model. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 13,667 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I have never asked but I am pretty sure Mack (volvo) will have nothing. Possibility of a good commercial glass shop might have something. The shop near me has a big book listing gaskets for trucks, backhoes, tractors, etc. Again never checked to be positive but the R and the F may share the same w/s profile and a repair piece could be spliced in using weatherstrip adhesive. Did a repair on a Brockway years ago with a splice. Not perfect, but not bad either. Lockstrip can be found at glass shops. Whatever you do, DON'T break your windshields! 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites
68-f-model 268 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 I know on the don't break the windshields. I have a tiny chip in the drivers and it is worrying me. I had to search quite a while to find a good replacement for the all chipped and cracked passenger window. I think the main difference between the F-model and the R-model is the cab is considerably wider. I may have to break down and buy two R-model gaskets and splice together enough width. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 13,667 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The width is definitely different between the two. Getting creative with 2 R model gaskets may be the way to go. Might also check with a PAI dealer. They make various aftermarket Mack items. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 3,006 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Don't know how much would it help but CF-model firetruck utilizes the same windshields as a F-model do. So might worth checking in with firetruck guys. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
KKERGALL 26 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Thought I had " F " model parts book but don't. P/N# 25RU47AP1 pretty sure the lock is same as R / U / DM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farmer52 2,268 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 On 5/23/2018 at 3:31 PM, 68-f-model said: Any leads or suggestions on where I can get a windshield weather strip and lock strip? Thus far my searching has found infinite r model gaskets but none for the f-model. thanks Have you contacted Watt's? Quote Ken HOF City, PRR Country, and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to post Share on other sites
68-f-model 268 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yes I sent an email to watt's and I am just waiting to hear back. I will look into the CF fire truck gaskets as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youngstown.bulldog80 3 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) On 5/23/2018 at 3:31 PM, 68-f-model said: Any leads or suggestions on where I can get a windshield weather strip and lock strip? Thus far my searching has found infinite r model gaskets but none for the f-model. thanks If you haven’t had any luck finding anything, contact Matt at restorationspecialties.com as they have hundreds of window and windshield rubbers and may have something close to what you need. I needed new vent window rubbers for the 74 Brockway I’m restoring so I inquired if he had anything close to what I needed. He asked me to email him pictures and sizes of what I had, and they actually had something nearly identical to what I needed. Just a suggestion, maybe they have something close to the F model. Edited May 29, 2018 by youngstown.bulldog80 corrected font errors 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Stormo 7 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Try Pat Walsh in Wakefield Mass. 781-246-3266 He is a great old guy with a wealth of knowledge and a huge supply of parts. He also can make any vent window rubber. Edited May 29, 2018 by Mike Stormo add info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackb67 12 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Have a CF600 that I am parting out but I would think that the widshield gaskets are pretty hard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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