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crossfire84 · 07-28-2018, 09:29 AM

Looking at gaskets and see cheaper one pc gaskets and two pc gaskets. Steele rubber has gasket with locking strip and beading compound, thoughts? Also how do you install the locking strip? Thanks

Hover · 07-28-2018, 09:35 AM

Small back window in mine, I used the one with the locking strip. You need to buy the tool to install the locking strip. Use lots of windex for lube, take your time. It takes a 2 people. Oh, I also bought one of those cheap body panel suction cups to hold it.

**mr48chev** · 07-28-2018, 05:56 PM

The glass shop used bulk window rubber like is used on a combine or tractor window on mine but it does leave a spot where the ends meet that can shrink.

Here, scroll down to post 145 and he shows how he put the locking strip in. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/....672888/page-5

crossfire84 · 07-28-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hover

Small back window in mine, I used the one with the locking strip. You need to buy the tool to install the locking strip. Use lots of windex for lube, take your time. It takes a 2 people. Oh, I also bought one of those cheap body panel suction cups to hold it.

Thanks

OrrieG · 08-01-2018, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hover

Small back window in mine, I used the one with the locking strip. You need to buy the tool to install the locking strip. Use lots of windex for lube, take your time. It takes a 2 people. Oh, I also bought one of those cheap body panel suction cups to hold it.

I have a small window too, and one person can do it, without the right tool, but took me literally 2.5 hours. I improvised with wood dowels and lots of diluted dishsoap for lube. I would be curious to see what the "right" tool looks like,envision it spreading the channel while leveraging the locking strip into place.

vintovka · 08-02-2018, 01:03 AM

They used a standard rear window gasket to install my sliding rear window. It took 2 guys several hours and a steady stream of profanity to get it done.

**jweb** · 08-02-2018, 10:17 AM

Here's what the tool looks like, you can get one from any of the parts places
https://www.classicparts.com/1942-87...ctinfo/01-405/

crossfire84 · 08-02-2018, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

Here's what the tool looks like, you can get one from any of the parts places
https://www.classicparts.com/1942-87...ctinfo/01-405/

I need to see that thing in action, any one have a video?

**jweb** · 08-02-2018, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

I need to see that thing in action, any one have a video?

Here's a video but it looks like they have a better tool . The one from the link earlier kills your hands when you use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWINjcZOSe8

**jweb** · 08-02-2018, 06:17 PM

This looks more like the tool in the video:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b.../47000/4413877

This style of handle would be much better.

crossfire84 · 08-03-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

Here's a video but it looks like they have a better tool . The one from the link earlier kills your hands when you use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWINjcZOSe8

Wow! Thank you that is perfect. I have a new cheap gasket that looks like crap , I'm going to go with Steele rubber gasket and there bedding compound and tools.

Foot Stomper · 08-03-2018, 11:06 PM

F bombs, some rum (but not too much) masking tape, 2 strong/determined men, lots of soapy water, suction cup handles, locking strip tool, more F bombs and soap. Nothing wrong with taking two hours to install it either!

07-28-2018, 09:29 AM	#1
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Rear window gasket Looking at gaskets and see cheaper one pc gaskets and two pc gaskets. Steele rubber has gasket with locking strip and beading compound, thoughts? Also how do you install the locking strip? Thanks Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

07-28-2018, 09:35 AM	#2
Hover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 78	Re: Rear window gasket Small back window in mine, I used the one with the locking strip. You need to buy the tool to install the locking strip. Use lots of windex for lube, take your time. It takes a 2 people. Oh, I also bought one of those cheap body panel suction cups to hold it.

07-28-2018, 05:56 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Rear window gasket The glass shop used bulk window rubber like is used on a combine or tractor window on mine but it does leave a spot where the ends meet that can shrink. Here, scroll down to post 145 and he shows how he put the locking strip in. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/....672888/page-5 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-02-2018, 01:03 AM	#6
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: Rear window gasket They used a standard rear window gasket to install my sliding rear window. It took 2 guys several hours and a steady stream of profanity to get it done. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

08-02-2018, 10:17 AM	#7
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: Rear window gasket Here's what the tool looks like, you can get one from any of the parts places https://www.classicparts.com/1942-87...ctinfo/01-405/ Attached Images __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

08-02-2018, 06:17 PM	#10
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: Rear window gasket This looks more like the tool in the video: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b.../47000/4413877 This style of handle would be much better. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

08-03-2018, 11:06 PM	#12
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: Rear window gasket F bombs, some rum (but not too much) masking tape, 2 strong/determined men, lots of soapy water, suction cup handles, locking strip tool, more F bombs and soap. Nothing wrong with taking two hours to install it either! __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989



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