Source For Windshield Gasket Spine tool

[JackConrad]

Does anyone know where to purchase one of these tools?  Thanks, Jack

[Dreamscape]

Hi Jack,

I got mine on eBay for about 12 bucks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LISLE-WINDSHIELD-LOCKING-STRIP-TOOL-47000-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35625QQihZ023QQitemZ360076510141QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

Now its 14 bucks, go figure.

HTH,

Paul

[FloridaCliff]

Jack,

I was going to say come get mine or I could mail it to you, But at that price it would cost you more to borrow it considering fuel or postage.....Go figure! 

Its still here if you want it though!

Cliff

[roadrunnertex]

I bought mine from the Snap-On tool man was not that costly it's trade name was Blue Point  # YA 208A back in 1991 I paid $17.48 for the set.
It has 4 interchangeable tip for different size lock beads.
jlv

[JackConrad]

Hi Jack,
I got mine on eBay for about 12 bucks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LISLE-WINDSHIELD-LOCKING-STRIP-TOOL-47000-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35625QQihZ023QQitemZ360076510141QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
Now its 14 bucks, go figure.
HTH,
Paul

I have not tried that style, but a couple people that I have talked to said they had a problem keeping the tip lined up with the handle.  Any "real world" feedback from those that have BTDT?

Thanks Cliff,
    I have the one in my photo (borrowed from a fellow busnut in NC). I just want to get one of my own. I would like to find one identical to this one, if possible.  Jack
 

[Dallas]

Jack,

That looks like a KD brand tool?

If it is, you can probably get your friendly Napa or Truck Pro or Fleet Pride dealer to order one for you.

I'm not certain, but I think KD was bought out a while back, possibly by the same company that handles the "HELP" line of tools and parts.

I dunno if that helps but it may be an option.

Dallas

[luvrbus]

Jack try A&N 1-866-482-2921  they sell the UltraWiz tools and will have any tool needed for windshields installation and removal

[Dreamscape]

Jack,

I had no problem whatsoever installing the lock strip. It went much better than I had hoped. I was thinking all kinds of nasty things at the start.  It just has four differant sizes. The chosen size stayed in place. I'd be glad to loan you mine but you live soooo far away!

Maybe others had a difficult time, not me. (At least on this one occasion anyway) 

Other times I have not been so lucky.

Paul

[JackConrad]

Jack,
I had no problem whatsoever installing the lock strip. It went much better than I had hoped. I was thinking all kinds of nasty things at the start.  It just has four differant sizes. The chosen size stayed in place. I'd be glad to loan you mine but you live soooo far away!
Maybe others had a difficult time, not me. (At least on this one occasion anyway) 
Other times I have not been so lucky.
Paul

Thanks Paul,
   As I said, I have this one to use, and finished the job on a friend's bus yesterday.  Perhaps the problems I heard about with the multi-tip model was operator error?  LOL.  Jack

[gus]

I got one from my local parts store, it was a common brand but don't remember it offhand.

It doesn't look as if it will really do the job but it does so very well.

Keep it slick and push back on the lock strip every few inches. It is surprising how much it will push back even when making a special effort to prevent stretching.

I then pushed in and Iocked the end against the beginning end for about an inch so that the section next to the end was humped up like an inch worm. I then very slowly pushed the hump down until it was fully locked into the groove and the two ends were very tightly pushed together. This took a while but resulted in a very tight fit.

I did this in March and have driven over 10,000 miles since with no sign of any gasket shrinking.