Vent Window

[liftlawssuck]

I'm looking to put my window back in the frame. I know originally it had glass setting tape. But is this still the best to use?

Thanks

[68JOHNDEERE]

That would be the cleanest way, versus using silicone, or window urethane.

[HBlue]

I have to replace a vent window and passenger side window.

Where do you obtain this tape?

[68JOHNDEERE]

Find an automotive glass replacement shop, if they have been in business for a while they would have this material on hand.

[chengny]

I just called my friend Jim at Granite State Glass.

Jim says that the rubber between the vent glass and the steel frame is on the shelf (at any auto glass place). That I kind of figured.

What I didn't expect was that the rubber does not come pre-formed in that U shape. It is a flat strip (the thickness varies with the application) that only takes on that U shape when the glass is pressed into the frame. It is heated and forms a water-tight seal when pressed in. The width is oversized and any excess is trimmed after the bond sets up.

Knowing that I am restoring an old truck, he offered a word of advice:

If you are shooting for a mint condition end result on the vent window, remove the glass frame from the rest of the bracing and bring it (along with the glass) to the shop before you do the final steps. In other words, don't do your final finishing until after the glass is locked into the frame or you'll probably end up doing it over.

The reason is that, the process of jamming the glass into the frame is a violent one. It almost always results in some scratching and chipping of the frame finish (be it paint or chrome).

[liftlawssuck]

Wow that's good to know. Seeing how I already painted the frame while the glass is out is kind of a bummer. But at least it's a small piece to redo. Anyways where is you rbuddy located? I'm in Mass and it might be better just to bring it to him to do if he's done them before.

[chengny]

Jim is the lead guy at Granite State Glass up in Plymouth NH - but you don't have to go all the way up there to get your glass pressed in. Any reputable auto glass place will be able to do the procedure.