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I don't know where to post this: General Truck Talk, Paint & Body, Interiors, or Tool Chest.

In my shop manual, it says to use a (J-2189) "weatherstrip retainer" tool to fit the retainer into the back glass gasket. Can anyone suggest a readily available tool I can use in place of the special one? I found one post that leaned toward dental picks.

Any recommendations?

Bill

I've just used a dull screwdriver and determination .... I'd be careful with anything as pointy as a dental pick ... NAPA has a Lisle tool for glass retainers, don't know if it's the right size

Bill

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-1972-Rear-Lock-Bead-Installation-Tool/productinfo/01-405/ one of these works well with lube such as gas!

That's what I thought, Bill. A pick seems awfully dangerous. Some place I read a paint can opener combo bottle opener. On the paint can end there is a curved screw-driver like feature. (Was that on the response to this question that is now removed? Can't remember!)

I was hoping for something that either I already own, or can get a local hardware store. Thanks for the suggestion.

Bill

the paint can opener might do if not too wide - or if narrowed down a bit - the Lisle tool I saw was similar to this .... I've been meaning to get one for daBus windshield install ...., if I can find the windshields

Bill

Several vendors sell a nylon hand-held tool for a couple bucks that has a flat blade for working the bead into the seal. I purchased the tool K.c.47-49 pointed out and it proved to be better for opening cans of paint and now keeps my "short water pump" company, gathering dust on the shelf.

My final solution to this little part of the rebuild, involved an old nylon handled toothbrush, sharpened to a flat screwdriver like chisel end and a bucket of ice water. The tool worked okay and the ice water came in handy for my sore fingers. If the nylon tool slips as you force it along in front of the bead, you won't gouge up the paint like the metal tool. Needless to say, it took a couple days of short sessions to get them installed.

Dave

I have used two popsicle sticks. Works good on the glass instillations.
I take and file down one end on each to kind of a chisel point. This way you have a sharp end, and a blunt end with no damage to the rubber or glass. I also use lubricant to make the job less sticky.

You can’t beat the price of this tool, and since you need two, grab a popsicle lover and you both get a treat prior to the job. And, they can help with the instillation.

Great ideas! I plan to have a full toolbox of odds & ends. I got the paint can opener yesterday. I'll work on the box of popsicles today. Toothbrush is already in the drawer.

I'm planning to enlist the help of my daughter to take a video of my efforts. Maybe it will end up as a video Tech Tip or YouTube movie. The question is will it show how to do it, or what not to do!

Bill