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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 | On our '53 bolt, we are trying to install the new laminated corner glass that we got for many bux from Chevsoftheforties. We ordered the channel and the rubber, and now have almost absolutely no room for the glass! We have used silicone and still no good.
Has anyone had any experience with this knotty problem? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Yes, took it to a pro and he put it right in. There are several tricks to the job and we felt like it was above our heads to try to save $ and take a chance on breaking the glass. Good luck!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | First off,,the orig. glass was NOT laminated. It was solid tempered. It'll take a beating before it breaks. Secondly, i've been the route with the repro rubber for the corner windows,almost hadda start therapy!!!!
If theres any way you can re-use your old rubber,,do it.
Marty | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | I had a pro do the corner windows. He charged $50 to do the corner windows. We fought with them the first time we did our resto. Best $50 bucks I spent on our 53 yet. He charged $100 to do the whole job. Front and rear windows included. We used repo rubber all around. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 | The corner glass is the only glass that I
didn't replace, but I did install new repo seals
on the corners...really didn't find it too difficult. Just don't forget to use soap.. Bill B | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 | Let a glass co. do it. If you don't have a fiber stick you will break it for sure. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | I installed mine but it was tricky.Heat the rubber in a pail of hot soapy water and take your time.Curse at it enough and it will go in.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | Bill and Wilbur mentioned the two keys to getting the windows in with ease. When I reinstalled the corners in my 54 I used a squirt bottle with a strong dish soap solution. The rubber needed to be "massaged" so I took an old toothbrush, cut off the end, touched it to the disc sander to put an angle on the end. About the same as a fat straight-slot screwdriver. You can lift the rubber without scuffing your paint.
BTW...This little home-made tool has gotten a workout during the entire rebuild process. I've noticed Eastwood offers a complete set but I'll stick with ole "Oral-B."
Using this soapy solution, some mechanics gloves for grip and the little tool the windows went in without any problem. Hope this helps! | | |
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