Yes,..
My 87Westy window rubber isn't replaced until today.
Rubber is very old. But, Westy doesn't have leakage at all though I replaced
a window molding last year.

No concern... Try it!

Yoshi@87Westy
dolphin@mars.netspace.or.jp
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Chris said that:
> actually the plastic window molding has nothing to do w/ leakage.  ive
> removed all the faded plastic window trim years ago on my vans w/o any
> leakage.
> chris