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Old 07-31-2018, 05:00 PM   #1
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1957 big rear window replacement

I ordered a new rear window for my 57,when I went to install it, its a little to small, I would say a 1/8 or 1/4 of and inch too short, I remember reading somewhere that sometimes the new replacement glass is a little too short,
you can see the edge of the glass on both sides, I also replaced the gasket around it with a new one, what gives, anyone remember having this issue?
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Old 07-31-2018, 06:18 PM   #2
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Re: 1957 big rear window replacement

I replaced the rubber on my 59 big window and had to buy three different window gaskets because the rubber was to thick by 1/8' to 1/4". I found the correct rubber for the stock window at Steel rubber products. I guess the first rubber seals I purchased were for the new glass that is smaller than the stock glass, I have an extra seal that is to small for my stock glass if you want to try it
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Old 08-01-2018, 01:32 AM   #3
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Re: 1957 big rear window replacement

Steele Rubber is reliably the best.
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Old 08-01-2018, 05:31 PM   #4
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Re: 1957 big rear window replacement

I wanted to buy the gasket for my BBW from Steele but they told me that they didn't have the chrome lock strip. I ordered one from Bowtie Bits as they sold it with either black or chrome lock strips.
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Old 08-04-2018, 04:43 PM   #5
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Re: 1957 big rear window replacement

I also remember reading that depending on where you get the actual rear glass , there is a chance it might be a little too "small" , anyone had this happened? Where did you get your glass from?
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