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cstm68 · 02-07-2008, 01:23 PM

what is the best way to instal a rear slider window?
is it easy?
how long will it take?

clemson71guy · 02-07-2008, 09:27 PM

put a small rope all the way around it and leave some hanging out the side, then pull the rope slowley so the lip can seal, after you pull the rope all the way around you might have to adjust it some, just put some soap in there and get it where it needs to be.

sneakysnake · 02-07-2008, 11:51 PM

I recommend you use a new rubber seal.
Mix up some soapy water in a spray bottle, place a 1/4" rope from the top around the glass in the seal down to and under the bottom corners.Spray all contacting surfaces, place bottom of glass in first(its best to have two people one on inside one on out to help push)Starting at the bottom pull the rope so that the seal lip folds and overlaps the metal edge.Do this on both sides untill you meet in the middle at the top of the glass.

greasy68 · 02-08-2008, 12:12 AM

That is a cool little rope trick. You guys think up the coolest stuff.

suville · 02-08-2008, 12:20 AM

Nylon parachute chord works the best its a lot tougher than cotton rope and its smoother so it pulls easy, BE CAREFUL on the corners if you use too much pressure pushing on the glass you will rip the rubber gasket, ask me how I know bummer start all over again with a new gasket! Another thing to keep in mind for those doing body and paint. If you look at the pinchweld around the window opening (front and rear) you will notice it is not uniform,I always urs a hammer and dolly to tighten up the gap between spot welds then very carfully gring the edge so it is smooth with no burrs or protrusions . You will be amazed how much easier the glass goes in plus you get a better seal. Hope this helps sum of ya! Steve

BigSky71 · 02-08-2008, 03:03 AM

I did mine at home with help from my dear old mom. She pushed on the outside and I pulled the rope on the inside. Its helpful too to have a plastic scraper to help pick at the inside edge of the rubber if it doesn't want to slide into place after the rope has gone by, and keep everything wet, I used spray window cleaner.

Andy4639 · 02-08-2008, 06:19 AM

I use the rope trick and started at the top two corner's. The corner's can be a real pisser if they hang up the rope. I have done them from both directions and top to bottom is by far the best for me.
Having two helper's is the only way to do it.

02-07-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	rear window instal. what is the best way to instal a rear slider window? is it easy? how long will it take? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-07-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: rear window instal. put a small rope all the way around it and leave some hanging out the side, then pull the rope slowley so the lip can seal, after you pull the rope all the way around you might have to adjust it some, just put some soap in there and get it where it needs to be.

02-07-2008, 11:51 PM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: rear window instal. I recommend you use a new rubber seal. Mix up some soapy water in a spray bottle, place a 1/4" rope from the top around the glass in the seal down to and under the bottom corners.Spray all contacting surfaces, place bottom of glass in first(its best to have two people one on inside one on out to help push)Starting at the bottom pull the rope so that the seal lip folds and overlaps the metal edge.Do this on both sides untill you meet in the middle at the top of the glass. Attached Images

02-08-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: rear window instal. That is a cool little rope trick. You guys think up the coolest stuff. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

02-08-2008, 12:20 AM	#5
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: rear window instal. Nylon parachute chord works the best its a lot tougher than cotton rope and its smoother so it pulls easy, BE CAREFUL on the corners if you use too much pressure pushing on the glass you will rip the rubber gasket, ask me how I know bummer start all over again with a new gasket! Another thing to keep in mind for those doing body and paint. If you look at the pinchweld around the window opening (front and rear) you will notice it is not uniform,I always urs a hammer and dolly to tighten up the gap between spot welds then very carfully gring the edge so it is smooth with no burrs or protrusions . You will be amazed how much easier the glass goes in plus you get a better seal. Hope this helps sum of ya! Steve

02-08-2008, 03:03 AM	#6
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: rear window instal. I did mine at home with help from my dear old mom. She pushed on the outside and I pulled the rope on the inside. Its helpful too to have a plastic scraper to help pick at the inside edge of the rubber if it doesn't want to slide into place after the rope has gone by, and keep everything wet, I used spray window cleaner. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-08-2008, 06:19 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: rear window instal. I use the rope trick and started at the top two corner's. The corner's can be a real pisser if they hang up the rope. I have done them from both directions and top to bottom is by far the best for me. Having two helper's is the only way to do it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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