Hi there, I've been following your 'trials' with interest!
Regarding your rear window gasket.The rubber is what's known as a 'Claytonrite' rubber.It MUST be installed to the body first and then the glass is worked into the rubber. The glass/rubber is then 'fixed' into place with the locking strip.This can be either a rubber or chromed plastic strip.You cannot string this type in.It's quite difficult to explain in text but if you can obtain a nylon or strong wooden spatula approx 1/2" wide,wet the rubber with a light soap solution.Place the left or right lower corner of the glass into the rubber,then with the glass at approx 30/40 degrees to the horizontal,slide the opposing corner down,keeping sufficient pressure on the glass to prevent it 'popping' out.
Once you have achieved this use the impliment to 'work'the rubber over the glass all the way round.Once the rubber is over the glass,gently 'pat' it into place to seat it correctly.(Deep breath,open another beer!)
Now for the locking strip!Ideally you should try and get an installation tool(try
www.eastwood.com)It should be fairly self explanetory how this works but be patient it can be fiddly! Again lubricate the rubber with a soap solution.
Personally I would join the rubber at the top (less likely to leak)Apply a small drop of superglue to the join. Cut the rubber 1/4" oversize to allow for shrinkage.Sorry if this seems a bit 'long winded' but it's difficult to explain! I would call in myself and help but a 3000mile trip is pushing it a bit! Good luck!I will keep an eye out on this post if you need any more advice!
