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i have read the tech tip on windows. it says to pull the rope around on the inside but the groove on the outside for the locking
strip would make me think to pull the rope on the outside. im going to try this in the am as i want to get the truck dried in from
humidity in this wet weather. any advice would be great. im nearing the end of my 46 2 ton resto i will post pics soon. thanks philip

phil,
I installed the gasket on the frame...(I have a slider) and pulled the rope to the inside, setting the glass is a sinch its the locking strip that requires patience!..the tool to install it helps but it was still a PIA,a set of curved end type dental pics help considerably to pick stubborn spots over the locking strip, Im not gonna tell it went EASY for sure!
With my brothers help we had a good hour+ in getting the lock strip in,TIP- save yourself some sanity and recruit a helper to install your back glass.
Tim

Philip....The rubber used to secure the rear windows is an 'H' section and are not designed to 'string in'
These are designed to fit to the body and then the glass is worked into the rubber using plastic spatula or similar.
The type of rubber that is strung in is an 'S' section and behaves in an entirely different way.
As Tim said the tricky part is fitting the lock strip.There is a tool that makes this sooooo much easier!
This subject has been covered many times in the forum.
I'm sorry I can't go into too much detail at the moment as I'm getting ready for work,but I'll try and hook up later and guide you through!
Jock.

Hi Phil,
I did say I'd get back to you!
I had a search through the forum and I found this It relates to an AD window but the same principal applys to the '46.
Scroll down 'till you see my post and have a read. If your back glass is laminated,don't be too heavy handed with it or....
Feel free to PM me if you have any further querys.
Jock.