siding rear window/rear window installation
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siding rear window/rear window installation
My truck has the factory sliding rear window. Of course it rattle a little, doesn't seal too well and no matter whom I purchase the plastic latch from they seem to only last a little over a year. My rear seal needs replacing so I think I'll replace the rear sliding window. Does anyone have any recommendations for a new sliding rear window as far as brand and supplier? I want one with the metal latch.
When installing a new rubber seal what sealant do you guys use between the cab and seal?
I plan to buy a new seal from Dennis Carpenter.
When installing a new rubber seal what sealant do you guys use between the cab and seal?
I plan to buy a new seal from Dennis Carpenter.
Cargo Master
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From: Garland, Tx
I don't have any recommendations for a back glass, but when i install new glass and rubbers, I use Vaseline and 5/16-3/8" cord/rope. grease up the grove, set in rope, grease up rope in the groove, set window in place and GENTLY pull cord to place the lip on the gasket inside the vehicle. Pull from the inside, slowly and with caution on the corners.
The Vaseline acts as the sealant. I installed lots of glass with no leaks.
Good luck and let us know the outcome.
The Vaseline acts as the sealant. I installed lots of glass with no leaks.
Good luck and let us know the outcome.
Lead Driver
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
siding rear window/rear window installation
There is no sealant required. That's what the rubber "seal" is for. I put my front and back windows in dry and they're water/air tight.
Tuned
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I worked many hours on the factory slider and finally gave up, I replaced it with one from National Parts Depot, here is the link,
https://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...385-51010.html
Here is a picture of it installed
https://www.npdlink.com/store/produc...385-51010.html
Here is a picture of it installed
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Western Kentucky
Laughing Gas
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From: Manitoba, Canada
No sealant? When I removed my old windshield it had black tarry sealant all around. Not necessary? Rear window had none. My truck is in paint and I haven't installed the new glass yet.
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Cargo Master
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From: Laramie, WY
My truck windshield also has a lot of sealant on it from the PO...I think they do that when they start leaking rather than taking the time to replace the gasket.
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Thanks. That's what I'm going to do. Your white looks great. What color is that? I keep thinking I'm going to change the color of my truck when I repaint it but then I see a nice one like yours and I'm not so sure.
Cargo Master
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From: Garland, Tx
Here's a token, on the subject but off the subject. When it rains and the water on your floor mat or carpet is damp when you get in? The windshield may not be leaking. The paper gasket from the windshield wiper arm thru the cowl is rotten. I've replaced them on both or 69's with auto A/C cork adhesive tape. Gaskets are still rotten with holes but my floors aren't wet...
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Here's a token, on the subject but off the subject. When it rains and the water on your floor mat or carpet is damp when you get in? The windshield may not be leaking. The paper gasket from the windshield wiper arm thru the cowl is rotten. I've replaced them on both or 69's with auto A/C cork adhesive tape. Gaskets are still rotten with holes but my floors aren't wet...
Good tip. I had to replace both of mine. I used D.C. paper gaskets with weatherstripping adhesive on one side. One still leaks occasionally.
I did a search and I'm not sure I found the exact product you used. Do you have a source for the tape?
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So, what else it new!?The little plastic charmer has to be bent over upon itself to latch, so before too long, it breaks apart.
Ford replaced the original 1970 part number (D0TZ-1040860-A) with a 1980 part number (EOTZ-1040860-A - available from Ford), but didn't change the design of the POS latch.
And since the little charmer is available from Ford, y'all are buying the same one every time, as no repro parts seller has bothered to reproduced it.
