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| | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 236 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 236 | I have a 52 1/2 ton Chev. Five window deluxe.I'm finishing the frame off on. I'm just about done,(well your never really done). First question is how in the ---- do you get the locking strips in the rear windows weather seals? Second , any tricks to get the rear window in? I've got all the other windows in, but that rear one beats me.
Glenn, | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | There is a special zipper tool that you use to insert the locking strip. The rear window should actually be the easy one, although you could have glass that is slightly oversize or the rubber you have is too stiff. A lot of times the glass is too big, so it may need to be belt sanded or cut the right size to fit.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 81 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 81 | Do your self a favor and get the tool, I didn't and put a few scratches into my new paint job. I think you can get it at Napa or other parts stores as some modern vehicles still use that same kind of seal. Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 236 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 236 | I've got the tool. I know it should be self explainatory, but how do you use it? There is no way I could pull or push that thing through.
Glenn, | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | [img] http://www.americanclassic.com/images/rgtool.gif[/img] Stick the lock strip through the hole in the tool, starting at one end, and use the tool to poke it into the channel and work your way around the glass.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 81 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 81 | Don't forget to lube it up with some soapy water. | | |
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