I started out in the glass shop in 1975 when all the trucks and vans as well as a lot of cars had gasketed w/s as well as back glasses and quarters. I was taught by the guys who started in the 60's. On a rope in set we put the gasket on the glass, then chromes if it had them. Next the rope went in, starting at the center bottom followed by a bead of bedding and glazing from a caulk gun. After the glass was in we would seal between the glass and rubber. If the caulk is put on the body you usually end up with it on the inside lip of the rubber as well as your rope, hands and everywhere else. If the glass is sealed to the rubber it tends to want to slip all over while you are roping it in. After the glass was in we would run our thumb around the outer edge of the rubber, adding some caulk if necessary.
The FAM is great, but many times experience in the field comes up with a different method which achieves the same result. Also, the modern sealants aren't quite the same as what we had then, probably because of EPA regulations. FMVSS have all but eliminated gasket sets and require the use of urethane on most if not all stationary auto glass, Hopefully my not so clear, long winded explanation helps. One thing I've found with YouTube is you don't have to know what your doing to make a video and post it! Also, what works and is easier for me may be harder for you than your way. As long as you get the job done without hurting yourself, causing damage and its safe and doesn't leak the end result is the same. John
