1958 packard 2 door hardtop not a hawk

[58 Hawk]

i recently bought gaskets for front and rear glass from Studebaker International

the rear window gasket is too big and will not stretch onto the glass seems there is a inch or so to much rubber

is it possible to cut the rubber and install? what would be best way to secure the cut when installed ?

thanks , Joe Parsons

[creegster]

Did you call Studebaker International and ask them? They may have a solution for this.

[58 Hawk]

I contacted Studebaker International and they are checking the rubber and said they would get back to me
Joe

[nels]

Joe, I’ve used super glue at the joint on regular door gaskets and it worked very well. You might experiment with two small section you cut from the extra large gasket.

[kurtruk]

Have you tried to install the back window yet? I think you will find the slack will disappear when it is installed. I wouldn't cut it yet. Is this gasket NOS or re-pro?

[58 Hawk]

its a nos from Studebaker international I also need the stainless trim molding on right side top Thanks Joe

[kurtruk]

So if it's NOS, I doubt if it is made wrong. Years ago we had problems with some gaskets for 61-70 Dodge truck windshields. Seemed way too big. Top quality aftermarket manufacturer said, they're not too big. Just install it. Sure enough, fit just fine.