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I need to replace both the Door and Vent Glass on my 1951 2 Ton.

I have the glass and the seals on order.

According to the Shop Manual they recommend that you spray Gas on the seals to soften them to get the glass out of the channels.

Is this really the current best method? Is there so new technology that would make this job easier?

Thanks

I've used mineral spirits.

I used WD-40, sprayed some along the edges and under the glass at the ends. Seemed to work ok, carefully worked the old glass out. No way I wanted to mess around with gas.

Steve

I have used gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel, but mineral spirits (or, WD-40) would be much safer.

I use gas. That is what The Book says to do. I think of it as a continuation of a tradition. I'll never forget the first time I read about using GAS! Get out! Gas, really? Cool!
Carl

Gas works the best. That is what I used many years ago (my first time), and that is what I used last summer.

Thanks .all, seems like I have alot of choices here. I may try a couple of different approaches as I have 4 to change out. Thanks for the insights

I think gas would work better than about anything else, I know there are safety issues obviously. I have an electric boiler and electric water heater so no open flames in the shop. Guess the big thing for me was I would have to wade thru a snow bank out back to get the gas out of my storage shed. Was surprised the WD-40 worked like it did. I did go by the book installing the new glass, used oil on the setting tape. Works well but makes a mess. I think taking your time is the most important thing.

I have started dis-assembly of the Vents, I am following the Tech tips. Man there are a lot of rivets in this thing. I may try to press my son-in-law into service to help on the glass mounting, He did that for a living before he went in the army.
Thanks again for all the insights.

A nice heat gun works pretty well too.

A heat gun huh, well I happen to have a real nice one of those, I can see how that would work. I have no issues with open flames in my shop either. I appreciate all the great tips guys, I will keep you posted.

Hi Folks-
Just did the door glasses on the '52. Carb cleaner softened the setting right up. Popped out in 3 pieces. (That's where they were shattered, didn't make any new ones!) HTH
Best-
Mike Burgess
Albert, KS