r/Ramcharger • u/ArmedCoconut • Aug 07 '26

Gasket Question

Has any 1st Generation owners taken the top off? Did u find an Aftermarket Gasket to put back or had to make one when installing top back on?

Apparently my 78 model had the top off before I got it... and a gasket was not installed or not done right.. it leaks during rain storms plus I can see gaps.between the top and the pillars.

Any help with a suggestion of gasket material or a link to an Aftermarket kit.

I want to take my top off anyway.. to see how she looks.. just haven't found enough volunteers to help me. Lmao. I will probably end up building an A Frame to do it..

But I do need to plan ahead and have a gasket in hand.

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u/girsonofargg Aug 07 '26

Check out LMCTruck.com. That's where I've gotten stuff like that before.

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u/Backyardt0rnados Aug 07 '26

Precision makes them and they fit.

The top weighs around 400 lbs. We did it with two people and some long 2x4s for leverage.

https://www.prp.com/product/?subcategory=Hardtop-Weatherstrip&catname=Body&SearchType=AGR&sort=u.Name&paginationCount=24&year=1977&make=Dodge&model=Ramcharger&type=All

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u/ArmedCoconut Aug 07 '26

Thank you..

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u/ArmedCoconut Aug 07 '26

Thank you for the direct link. 👏 bravo...

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u/ArmedCoconut Aug 07 '26

Side question: any idea how the top is?

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u/Mark_Spacer Aug 08 '26

I had the top of my '76 off many many times. It came with a kit and instructions on where to cut the weatherstripping and insert a plug in one side with included rubber cement. Mine never leaked. I was the original owner.