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Post by mannequinman on Jan 2, 2010 5:23:54 GMT -8
How difficult is it to replace the rear window rubber ? I'm c ertain that "I" would NEVER attempt the front windshield, but I believe it's MUCH easier to replace the rear window rubber. Anyone got experience with that ?
My rubber is original and cracked etc...it leakes too and that is why I want to replace it.
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 2, 2010 8:22:38 GMT -8
All four window are the same to do, the biggest thing is to not be afraid of them... 1) To remove the old rubber from the front and back just cut it all up until you free the window and are able to push it out from the inside.   2) To replace the window put the new rubber around the window and spray some WD-40 (or any lubricant) to help get the window in..  You will see a chanel in the molding all the way around it, put a strong string in there, Here we used thick Speaker wire (that was what we had available and it worked great) Place the window in the bug opening preferably the bottom first and set the channel in the molding to grab both sides of the sheet metal, Here is the fun part get someone to help you from the outside put preasure on the window as you pull the string out of the channel and help one side of the channel fall over the sheet metal, and the preasure this createsd is all that holds the windows in!! No glue or screws!!     You gotta love the SHOP DAYS!! Always learn or get to practice something new!! |
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Post by mannequinman on Jan 2, 2010 8:31:37 GMT -8
Thanx Sergio....I want to get this done NEXT....rain water seeps in throuh the rear window. All I need is some work to pay for it !
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 2, 2010 10:24:38 GMT -8
What kind of rubber do u have, is it the black one or the one with the chrome molding on it? We have a Shop Day coming up, Id be more than happy to help!?! And Im sure the guys will too!!
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Post by IS on Jan 2, 2010 15:21:06 GMT -8
i could not said it better just say when
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 2, 2010 19:20:32 GMT -8
There you go Robert!! You all ready have two volunteers!!
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Post by mannequinman on Jan 3, 2010 18:49:42 GMT -8
You guys are TOO kind !! I have the rubber with the chrome in it....I want to keep the chrome as it is what the car came with ! not sure WHEN I'll be ready for the new rubber...just spent a FORTUNE on the full flow. now I gotta get some work to pay fer my BAD HABBIT ! Thanx for the offer guys. Fer now, "I" will have to be the one offering HELP on shop days !
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 3, 2010 19:15:42 GMT -8
No worries thats really what its about in Shop days Some days you help and on others you get helped!!
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Post by mannequinman on Jan 3, 2010 19:33:00 GMT -8
I'll bring my chain saw fer bebo's vert...ain't them roof bows made of wood  ? Rrrriiinnnggg a dingggg dinggg !! Muahahahaha !! |
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 3, 2010 20:10:28 GMT -8
LOL Good one Robert!!
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Post by treetopflyer on Jan 15, 2010 6:35:41 GMT -8
When and where is shop day??
;D
Craig
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 15, 2010 18:06:36 GMT -8
We might be meeting up at Genes house to work on his engine and try to get it in soon Ill keep the thread posted!!
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Post by mannequinman on Jan 15, 2010 18:08:45 GMT -8
Got the rear window riubber replaced/installed ! Messed up the chrome so installed it without it...NO MORE LEAKES !
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Post by yanser68 on Jan 17, 2010 10:25:59 GMT -8
Are you gonna replace the chrome later and try again or leave it without the chrome?!?!
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? Rrrriiinnnggg a dingggg dinggg !! Muahahahaha !!
