Vulture Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Gentlemen Now I'm on the verge of sorting my Windscreen seal out, time to move onto the next issue/challenge. The seal in my Cowl Ventilator on my CCKW has degraded to such an extent I cannot make out what is was or how it fastened in place. Can anyone provide any guidance/pictures and any suggestions on who can supply a suitable replacement ? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Kind regards to all Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Gentlemen Now I'm on the verge of sorting my Windscreen seal out, time to move onto the next issue/challenge. The seal in my Cowl Ventilator on my CCKW has degraded to such an extent I cannot make out what is was or how it fastened in place. Can anyone provide any guidance/pictures and any suggestions on who can supply a suitable replacement ? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Kind regards to all Vulture Vulture, as far as I know the open cab seal is the same as the closed cab seal, which in turn is the same as the civvy cab; for my Chevy I bought a repro seal from Jim Carter truck parts in the states, not expensive. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/product.asp?prodid=CB108&i=|cowl|||42| Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Vulture, as far as I know the open cab seal is the same as the closed cab seal, which in turn is the same as the civvy cab; for my Chevy I bought a repro seal from Jim Carter truck parts in the states, not expensive. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/product.asp?prodid=CB108&i=|cowl|||42| Hope this helps Thanks for that ,its one part I could not find when i did mine.:-) Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Vulture - I could do with two of these seals, so if you're thinking of getting one from Jim Carter I'd be pleased to share the delivery costs! Edited June 11, 2013 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Vulture, as far as I know the open cab seal is the same as the closed cab seal, which in turn is the same as the civvy cab; for my Chevy I bought a repro seal from Jim Carter truck parts in the states, not expensive. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/product.asp?prodid=CB108&i=|cowl|||42| Hope this helps G506 Superb !! Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Vulture - I could do with two of these seals, so if you're thinking of getting one from Jim Carter I'd be pleased to share the delivery costs! I could use 2 of these seals as well , willing to pay my share in delivery cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Gentlemen I'm sending a E-Mail message to Jim Carter tonight, to a: a) Check how many seals he has in stock. b) Get an estimate of the postage cost for 5 and then 10 seals. c) Check out what the difference (if anything) is in the fitting between the rubber seal and the foam one. Happy to put in a 'bulk order' NOS and 25 pounder I've got you pencilled in for 2 each. If anyone else is interested put a posting here. I know a few people with GMCs not on the forum, so I'm going to contact them over the next couple of days to see if their interested. When I have all the costing details I'll post my findings on here, and then PM those concerned and firm things up. Kind regards to all Vulture Edited June 11, 2013 by Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 thanks ! :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Rubber sounds a better prospect than foam. More durable I'd think too (needs to last another 70 years!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 The goods news is that I've heard back today from a gentleman called John at Old Chevy Trucks. The bad news is they are currently out of stock of the rubber seal, although some are expected in. I am going back to ask when. They have the cheaper foam seal in stock. Myself I'm not interested that type though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hi count me in for one as well please Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 This is all very interesting as my truck lives outside all the time uncovered and has never had a seal in the cowl vent what purpose does it serve also never had any issues with rain getting in usually gets in other places when driving !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I will have one , if ones going spare , thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 This is all very interesting as my truck lives outside all the time uncovered and has never had a seal in the cowl vent what purpose does it serve also never had any issues with rain getting in usually gets in other places when driving !!!! Ah go on and put your name down - you know you want one really :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ah go on and put your name down - you know you want one really :banana: You on commission on this one Tony:??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Ah go on and put your name down - you know you want one really :banana: Not at the moment I have much more important things to do first :undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Not at the moment I have much more important things to do first :undecided: So have I but chances to get the latest rubber GMC fashion accessories don't come along all that often you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Chaps Still haven't heard back as to when new stock is due in... Will update next when I have more info. Richard, as for the reason for the seal when there is a drain, poses a good question . In heavy rain mine leaks from somewhere in that area. Thus far other things have attracted my attention, but its something I'm intent to get the bottom of, other than for no reason that the water drops right onto the laces on the foot that's on the accelerator :nut: so I end up with a shoe full of water ! LOL Kind regards to all Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Can you not drive in wellies then, thought they were standard issue in your area!!:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Can you not drive in wellies then, thought they were standard issue in your area!!:laugh: Indeed ! It is grim up north of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 So have I but chances to get the latest rubber GMC fashion accessories don't come along all that often you know. Hmmmm always wondered about you..... what you get up to with rubber accessories is your business I have heard that the war time paint fumes can do funny things to people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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