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Rear window, Removal |
spunone |
Jan 21 2005, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
Any tips on removing rear window not with a hammer though'I've allready found out that rust removal spray will eat holes in air hose and halogen work light helps in the removal of interior floor sealer can we say HOT.so any advice on window removal would be helpful Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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Root_Werks |
Jan 21 2005, 09:39 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,416 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Once you get all the trim on the int removed around the window, they usually fall out. If yours is still stuck, take it slow, you could crack it. I have never actually had to remove a still sealed or stuck rear window before. But would think it is similar to removing a windshield. Try cutting the seal right up against the glass. once you have a decent start, I would think you could apply even pressure to slowly peel the rest of the window away? Just a thought. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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Jeffs9146 |
Jan 21 2005, 10:34 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I did this on my 74. I cut around the window with a sharp blade and pushed a piano wire through the corner. Then I wrapped it around a short dowel and pulled back and forth. It was not easy and if I had to do it again I would have heated it with a heat gun!
I paid a glass shop to put it back! Jeff |
double-a |
Jan 21 2005, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
this is a good topic, i've been thinking about this. i think my window is leaking, the car hasn't been in on the road in 20 yrs, but there's water damage to the bottom of the back pad. i might as well do it while i've got the thing apart.
what's the best product to reseal the window? ~a |
Root_Werks |
Jan 21 2005, 01:10 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,416 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have always used the same foam filled byral (spelling?) tape as on windshields. Works great, no leaks, holds window tight agianst pieces (no rattling) and cheap. Any winshield repair shop should have some. |
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SpecialK |
Jan 21 2005, 01:11 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Reinstalled mine a couple of months ago, worst part was getting the rusted Targa pad screws out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) . Mine was actually rattling so extracting it was not a problem. I used 3/8" polypropylene cord I got from a local auto glass business. You might do a search on the forum, because I recall seeing a VERY detail, start to finish, how-to thread w/pics on this subject. Definitely worth a read!
Kevin |
McMark |
Jan 21 2005, 04:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I use an offset putty knife to get into the seal and cut it away. Works quick and easy. I can have a window out in 15 minutes without any danger or cracking. Reinstall with Butyl tape (3M WindowWeld) is really easy. Clean all the sealing surfaces. Carefully place the butyl tape around the perimeter (on thecar) and push the glass onto it. That's some sticky crap.
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william harris |
Jan 21 2005, 04:36 PM
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914 Restorer Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 9-January 04 From: Hamilton, MA Member No.: 1,539 |
I used a small scribe with a hook on the end to work my way under all the sealant at the driver's side lower corner. Once you have a path way open, I used a heavy guage guitar string and cut a broom handle to use on each end and then sawed away. Be careful, as you get near the release point the window will fall into the car. So have a catcher work with you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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scotty b |
Jan 21 2005, 04:43 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
To remove-NAPA and some other smaller stores carry a wire specifically designed for this, it is a gold looking spool, with serrations around it. You simply cut off a length,work it through a section and "saw" the old material out. As for installation, the problem with the butyl tape is that it is hard to get a solid seal with no voids and not crack the glass. I prefer a tube of winshield sealant, this way it comes out in a liqiud form so you can compress it and it hardens just like the tape. Professional shops also use the "caulk" type. it can also be found at NAPA and i beleive Advance Auto carries it too.
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McMark |
Jan 21 2005, 04:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've never had a problem with the butyl tape. Seals evenly all the way around. Of course I take lots of time and apply it to the window frame very carefully and evenly.
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davesprinkle |
Jan 21 2005, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
What diameter butyl seal? 3/16"? 1/4"? 5/16"? 3/8"?
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SpecialK |
Jan 21 2005, 06:20 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Oooops (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) , butyl tape....not polypropylene. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/slap.gif) |
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McMark |
Jan 21 2005, 06:20 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Pretty sure I've used 1/4" in the past.
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spare time toys |
Jan 21 2005, 08:52 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Just took one out today. remove the trim stick a wire through the seal and work it back and forth carefully catch it when it drops out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Rhodes71/914 |
Jan 21 2005, 09:09 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
I knew someone had done a great step-by-step for this.
Here is Eric Shea's Rear Window Fix Thread Sean |
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