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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 | Hi All,
I searched the archives but found no advice on installing the rear door glass. I have new rubber and assume I wrap it around the window and then try to get it in the door. Do any of you have any tips or is there a tech page somewhere? As always, THANKS
All the best, Ted
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | When I get to that stage I'm either going to take the doors to a glass shop or have a mobile glass guy do mine.
Not much help, but it is my solution to your problem.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | Hi Ted,,,When i got to that point on mine,,I just laid the rubbers out in the sun(calif. sun)
and gently slid the glass into 'em,, and using lotso soapy water,, and patience,,set 'em into the opening as much as you can by hand,then with more soapy water and a ,,,kind of a hooked screwdriver, with you on the inside and the lil woman on the outside pushin on the glass(gently),,just go around the perimeter slowly bringing in the rubber "lip" into place.
Its all about patience and a lotta soapy water.
Thats what worked for me.
Im sure someone else will come along and have a different method.
Good Luck To Ya,
Marty | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Marty's technique should work fine.
You can also use the twine/string technique described in the Shop Manual (Body section) for installation of a windshield. That technique also works fine with the panel door windows.
I used the same method as used with windshields.
The installation is easier if you have a helper.
If you use a lubricant, it is a good idea to use a rubber lubricant (like the type sold for use with brake cylinder rebuilds), or a water soluble lubricant (like K-Y Jelly).
By the way, many people suggest having this done buy a professional glass installation shop. My experience is that most installers younger than 50 only know how to install modern glass, using silicone sealer (and simply placing the glass in place against the sealer). Often these installers will not admit to their ignorance and they will really mess up an old style seal and installation.
Is your seal a one piece seal with no joint or a one piece seal that you have to cut to fit? If it has no joint, where did you get it? If it has to be trimmed to length, cut it at least 1/8" longer than what you need - it will shrink.
Tim | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 242 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 242 | Try Jim Carter I think he sells a tool for rear door glass installing. Hopes this helps.
Marv. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Marv,
What is the part number for that window tool? If it is WI140, that tool is for the rear window (and rear corner windows) seal on a cab body truck. That seal is different from the rear window seals on Advance-Design panel body rear doors. The cab body rear window seals have an insert strip and the panel rear door seals have no insert strip.
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