Glass lock strip replacement

[1976dully]

The chrome lock strip around my windshield and rear windows has degraded and turned gray. Is it possible to replace them with new 'chrome' ones without replacing the rubber seals? Has anyone done this?
If it's necessary to replace the entire seals along with the strips, who makes the best ones?

 

[Zelph]

Yes you can replace just the lock strip.
A lock strip tool makes it fairly easy with some soapy water to help.

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[TotalyHucked]

Yep, need this:

Windshield Gasket Lockstrip - Chrome - 73-91 Chevy GMC C/K Truck Blazer Jimmy Suburban

Windshield Gasket Lockstrip - Chrome - 73-91 Chevy GMC C/K Truck Blazer Jimmy Suburban This chrome lockstrip insert's into the weatherstrip to lock in the glass. Includes center cover clip. It's sold as a single piece to do one application. Made from ozone resistant EPDM rubber and from the...

www.autometaldirect.com

And this:

Tool For Inserting Lockstrip Into Glass Seal - All Car and Truck Models with Gasket and Lockstrip

Lockstrip Installation Tool, It is specifically designed for self-sealing two-piece rubber weatherstripping. The eye of the tool threads locking strip into the groove and inserts it into the channel. Tool For Inserting Lockstrip Into Glass Seal - All Car and Truck Models with Gasket and Lockstrip

www.autometaldirect.com

 

[Grit dog]

Short answer, yes. Longer answer, if the gasket is old and hardened it may be considerably more difficult. however I don’t think it could be more difficult than actually reinstalling the windshield. That’s a bitch!
And don’t even attempt without a lock strip install tool. And smooth the edge on the tool that gouges the chrome on the strip when you slip a little. You’ll know which edge the first time you ding the new chrome colored plastic.

 

[CalSgt]

Short answer, yes. Longer answer, if the gasket is old and hardened it may be considerably more difficult. however I don’t think it could be more difficult than actually reinstalling the windshield. That’s a bitch!
And don’t even attempt without a lock strip install tool. And smooth the edge on the tool that gouges the chrome on the strip when you slip a little. You’ll know which edge the first time you ding the new chrome colored plastic.

Yup ^^^^ This