Howdy fellas! I'm trying to get my '56 Pontiac rear quarter windows back in after changing the weatherstrip, but the new rubber just won't slide into place! It's the type that fit around the window, then slides into place and is ultimately held there by interior trim. It's just too tight and the rubber starts rolling under when I get it close to in position. Would soap or some kind of grease help to get it where it belongs? Anybody got any tricks to make this easy? What's safe to use on the weatherstrip as a lubricant as far as damage from chemical reactions etc.? Also, what keeps the gl*** in my wing window frame? What I mean to say is what is supposed to keep it there, cause nothin' does right now! The gl*** slid right out of the frame today! Thanks Johnny
do it just like a windshield. put a piece of heavy string in the groove of the gasket wrap it around & make sure the ends overlap. set the bottom groove of the gasket in the opening & have an ***istant hold pressure on the window in the opening, then from inside you pull the string out slllooowwwly & the gasket will pull itself over the lip as you pull the string out. OK? Billy
the vent windows should be installed with window setting tape, might have trouble finding it locally in this day and age...but the resto places usually sell it
I was able to get the window setting tape from the place that I had the new windows cut at. They have different widths and thicknesses available. Once the window is installed it can be trimmed around the frame. For lubricating the rubber an old time trick is to use cornstarch.
Thanks guys....I'll give it a try! Regarding the string trick, will it work if the outside of the window gasket is flat? It's got a flat surface all the way around except in front. Thanks guys! Johnny
lifes easy, people make it hard! put the rubber on the gl*** use masking tape ( as much as you need) spray it with gl*** cleaner, soapy water. slide in place. you can use a straight blade or putty knife to work it in place. pull the masking tape, it will slide under the gasket and come right out
Is this a gl*** that has a rubber gasket which the gl*** fits into? Would you then need to get the gasket over the pinch weld? If it is, then use the rope method, it might be the easiest. A small diameter rope (like 3/16") would be best. You could use soap or waterless hand soap as a lubricant. Do you have a picture of the window/car, maybe the window that is installed on the other side (if it is in).
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