55 chev back window

[yardape]

Hi ,
I am new to this site . I am building a 55 chevy belair and at the stage of putting the stainless around the windows. Having a problem getting the stainless to stay in on the bottom of the rear window. It seems like maybe the rubber is too thick and won't let the trim go in far enough. Has anyone had any issues with this? Hoping someone has some advice. Thanks yardape

[carls 56]

:hello:hi yardape and welcome! good to have you here. never did that, so don't know :sign0013:. i wll let those that have done that answer your question.:anim_25:

[BLACKHORSE]

This is an install tip I have saved...You may need to post a pic or two...

REAR GLASS
The first thing you will need to do is locate all the stainless retainer clips that are crimped to the pinchweld lip the back glass rubber channel slips over. There should be about 20 of them. They will go where the very inner most metal has a notch. You can find the notches by running you finger along the inside of this lip. Take hammer and drive the clip down over the lip so the long part is pointed out. Make sure the little teeth on the underside of the clip are nice and sharp. These clips hold the outside stainless trim on the body. If you don't have them then you can not hold the stainless in place. So they are a must. Clean all the old sealer around the lip and put new strip caulk just like we did the front winshield.
Take the gasket and place it around the back window in the same manner we did the front. Inatall the rope and all so that the rope goes all around the seal. Overlap the rope on the bottom of the glass. Now set the back window and gasket and rope into place making sure it is equally spaced all the way around. As we did on the front pull the rope out and make sure the gasket is pulled over the lip all the way around. The stainless will now be installed by aligning it up to the body and gently push it under the clips. The bottom two have a small center connecting clip that must be slid onto one of the moulding first and then the other slid into it. After the bottom two are installed do the top long one the same way. The last items are the 2, 90 degree, corner clips. They just push thru the hole and a small nut is attached on the inside. I like to have someone hold the corner clips in place as I tighten the nut so they will pull the trim down and fit into the body corner just right. I also like to put extra sealer around the clip stud to keep it from leaking.
Again, Thanks goes out to Michael Domoracki (55RedRagtop) and Steve F (67SS427) for there time and effort on this



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[auggie56]

Someone beat me to it.

[yardape]

Hi Mark
Thanks for your info, the problem is I can't get the stainless in far enough to connect on to the little clips. I am thinking that maybe the rubber is too thick to allow the stainless to go in and stay. I have pushed as hard as I can , I had one side in once but it popped back out. The stainless are the original pieces.
Thanks for any information.
Bob

[BLACKHORSE]

Hi Mark
Thanks for your info, the problem is I can't get the stainless in far enough to connect on to the little clips. I am thinking that maybe the rubber is too thick to allow the stainless to go in and stay. I have pushed as hard as I can , I had one side in once but it popped back out. The stainless are the original pieces.
Thanks for any information.
Bob

I haven't gotten to the point of re-installing of my glass, so i can only WAG as to why you've got a bad fit...Wrong rubber? Bump the thread and we may get an answer from another member...

BTW, Welcome to trifive...

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[yardape]

Hi Mark
New to this so don't know how to bump the thread. Help please lol
Thanks
Bob

[BigBoyzToyz]

Buy a quality rubber (T&L). The chinese stuff quite often does not fit well.

[yardape]

I found that out with a lot of the stuff you buy. Usually used all the old and just rechromed. You may be very right about the rubber, it means taking the back window out again.
thanks

[Old Buzzard]

Buy a quality rubber (T&L). The chinese stuff quite often does not fit well.

familar w/ "T&A", but not "T&L".:sign0020:
Might you have a site addy for them??

[1957150]

When I installed the back glass I added more clips in the lower corners as I saw that advice all over the different installs.With the glass in and the clips showing above the rubber I saw some of the clips were low.I had placed them wrong in the opening.Could be that is why the molding will not go on?Just a thought.

[BLACKHORSE]

When I installed the back glass I added more clips in the lower corners as I saw that advice all over the different installs.With the glass in and the clips showing above the rubber I saw some of the clips were low.I had placed them wrong in the opening.Could be that is why the molding will not go on?Just a thought.

A MEMBER HERE GAVE ME THIS ADVICE, AND I HAVE AN EXTRA SET...:)

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[HotRodJoe]

Yardape,

I'm having almost exact same problem. I have a Danchuk rubber seal, too. If you figure anything out, please let me know!

Thanks,

Joe

[yardape]

Hi Joe
I just ordered a new back window rubber from Danchuck today, maybe that isn't going to solve my problem, will let you know if it works.
Thanks Bob

[55BigBlock]

familar w/ "T&A", but not "T&L".:sign0020:
Might you have a site addy for them??

I think he is referring to T&N.

[HotRodJoe]

Hi Joe
I just ordered a new back window rubber from Danchuck today, maybe that isn't going to solve my problem, will let you know if it works.
Thanks Bob

Good luck...I got a Soff Seal coming so maybe we can compare notes afterward. :)

[D.S.]

familar w/ "T&A", but not "T&L".:sign0020:



:sign0020::sign0020: You're a Bad, Bad, Boy...

[Old Buzzard]

:sign0020::sign0020: You're a Bad, Bad, Boy...

My GF said that to me, just the other day. She said "U R such a bad boy. Go to my room"..:happy0030:

[HotRodJoe]

Update 10/29/09: Switched my rear rubber out with a T&N seal and everything fits just fine now. Same stainless / same clips / same rear window, just different brand rubber seal. Buyer beware. :confused0006:

[BLACKHORSE]

Update 10/29/09: Switched my rear rubber out with a T&N seal and everything fits just fine now. Same stainless / same clips / same rear window, just different brand rubber seal. Buyer beware. :confused0006:

I Goggled with no luck...Who/Where did you purchase T&N product?

Por Favor...

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[HotRodJoe]

G&L Classics
West Chester, OH
513 779 1957

Tell'em Joe from Kentucky sent you. ;)

[VALET10]

HI GUYS I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ALSO. WEAR DO GET T/N SEALS? ANYBODY GOT THERE PHONE NUMBER?. THANKS JUST SEEN THE ABOVE POST [ NUMBER ] THANKS