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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Guys,
I hope this is the right place to post this question.
Is there any trick to installing new vent window seals? I haven't purchased the seal kits yet. This is for my '59.
The vertical seal sections were the worst in condition and appeared to have rivets.
I'm just looking for a little guidance from someone who's been down this road.
Thanks!
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 | Hey Jerry, I just did this. I bought the seals and rivets ,they give you 26 rivets.You can also buy the peen over tool as well. I riveted the vertical piece in [4 rivets]. The tech support will tell you the C shaped seal is riveted as well. The originals did not look as though they were riveted so I glued those seals in. I only removed 6 rivets per side the 4 for the vertical seal and the 2 on the division bar at the bottom of the vent window frame. Removing those 2 gives you enough room to remove the vent window assembly. The only problem I saw was the rivets I bought were too long for the vertical seal, so I shortened them up to work. I hope that helps. SEE YA! Mark
Last edited by og55; 08/27/2012 2:59 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 | Hey Jerry, this LINK may help as well. It's about doing door weather seals and such. They do it differently than I described. Good luck SEE YA! Mark | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Mark, you were a tremendous amount of help!
That's just what I needed.
Thanks, buddy!
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 | Hey Jerry, You're welcome. I checked out your truck photos,VERY cool! SEE YA! Mark | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | LOVE the wrecker you found, Mark! Sweet looking truck as is!
I was watching a show recently where a guy buys and flips autos. He bought an old car and liked its patina so much, he painted clear over it. It looked fantastic!
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 105 | Hey Jerry, Thanks. I am leaving the exterior as is for now. I re-did everything else and am leaving the patina but no clear coat, at least not this year. I think I saw the show you mentioned, it's called Fast & Loud. I like that show. SEE YA! Mark | | |
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