Vent Window / Seal Replacement Help
2nd Gear
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Does anyone have tip on where to find a vent glass window seal?
I've checked multiple online parts places and no one sells the seal or whatever it is that goes in between the vent glass and the moveable vent frame.
I do have the seal for the seal for the door to the vent frame seal
I've checked multiple online parts places and no one sells the seal or whatever it is that goes in between the vent glass and the moveable vent frame.
I do have the seal for the seal for the door to the vent frame seal
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Seattle
Are you maybe referring to the glass setting tape?
Glass Setting Tape – Bob Drake
To get the size you need take the width of the channel minus the width of the glass then divide that by two and add a tiny bit for a tight fit.
Glass Setting Tape – Bob Drake
To get the size you need take the width of the channel minus the width of the glass then divide that by two and add a tiny bit for a tight fit.
Lead Gopher
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From: Seattle
I have the same complaint. Nobody seems to make the setting tape as wide as the original stuff since it doesn't span that wide part at the vent window latch. There is a 5/64 setting tape which is 1/64 thicker than what it sounds like you already have, but that may not be quite enough from the sound of it.
On a separate thought I've heard some people say the reproduction glass isn't all as thick as the original so if you've sourced new glass that *might* contribute to a looser fit with everything else being same. Also, possible the replacement frames aren't exactly the same width in the channel. I'm not sure without comparing but I suppose something like that would be possible. The thought of getting the frame powder coated to decrease the width of the channel comes to mind since that can add a durable thick coating to items.
One guy said he ran into an old timer glass guy who handed him about 4 feet of a wider tape he had in his toolbox. Those kind of guys are awesome!
On a separate thought I've heard some people say the reproduction glass isn't all as thick as the original so if you've sourced new glass that *might* contribute to a looser fit with everything else being same. Also, possible the replacement frames aren't exactly the same width in the channel. I'm not sure without comparing but I suppose something like that would be possible. The thought of getting the frame powder coated to decrease the width of the channel comes to mind since that can add a durable thick coating to items.
One guy said he ran into an old timer glass guy who handed him about 4 feet of a wider tape he had in his toolbox. Those kind of guys are awesome!
Mountain Pass
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I worked at 4 glass shops over 40 some years and the setting tape was always the same width. We used black thumb putty ("DUM-DUM") and then after it came out black RTV silicone to fill in around the vent handle saddle. Just a tip!
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Tuned
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From: Centennial
Mountain Pass
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From: Just east of Pittsburgh
I'm going to be doing the same thing soon. Another user pointed me to the DC catalog, there is a how to on p. 128 of the catalog, but I would also welcome any tips and tricks to making this job easier!
http://www2.dennis-carpenter.com/pdf/57-66Truck.pdf
http://www2.dennis-carpenter.com/pdf/57-66Truck.pdf
This link is no longer valid, but using the internet wayback machine I was able to find the pdf. Here's the working link. You can save the PDF from this site. https://web.archive.org/web/20130829...57-66Truck.pdf
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2021
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From: Anderson, California
@panterazacc
Thank you for posting that link !
I saved it to my "one-drive" I hope.
I have had real good luck with Loctite gasket maker in the aerosol can for setting stuff. Maybe not a good idea if then removing glass after it sets.
There is a good glass shop up in Redding, Ca., called Ray's Glass, and he does lots of vintage auto's.
The windshield glass in my '78 Ford van was glued in way back in 2000, and Ray said he would have to break the glass to remove for replacement. Hmm.
I have seen different thicknesses of the setting tape in my internet travels. Probably will wind up either too thick or too thin.
I know when doing an internet "Search" for helpful info, I have found using the "Advanced" search selection to be helpful.
Good luck with the glass setting.
Thank you for posting that link !
I saved it to my "one-drive" I hope.
I have had real good luck with Loctite gasket maker in the aerosol can for setting stuff. Maybe not a good idea if then removing glass after it sets.
There is a good glass shop up in Redding, Ca., called Ray's Glass, and he does lots of vintage auto's.
The windshield glass in my '78 Ford van was glued in way back in 2000, and Ray said he would have to break the glass to remove for replacement. Hmm.
I have seen different thicknesses of the setting tape in my internet travels. Probably will wind up either too thick or too thin.
I know when doing an internet "Search" for helpful info, I have found using the "Advanced" search selection to be helpful.
Good luck with the glass setting.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2021
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From: Anderson, California
Omg, since opening the pdf link above for Dennis Carpenter, I've been scolling through that catalog for 2-1/2 hours and only part way through.
I've never looked through his catalog for 61-66 pickup parts, so was an eye opener seeing what all is available.
Although on page 102, it states the verticle wing-glass rear seal IS INCLUDED in the Division Bar assembly "F".
The seal "K" shown on page 103 doesn't have a pricing or description block. Interesting.
See link:
Wayback Machine (archive.org)
I've never looked through his catalog for 61-66 pickup parts, so was an eye opener seeing what all is available.
Although on page 102, it states the verticle wing-glass rear seal IS INCLUDED in the Division Bar assembly "F".
The seal "K" shown on page 103 doesn't have a pricing or description block. Interesting.
See link:
Wayback Machine (archive.org)
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 123
Likes: 7
From: Just east of Pittsburgh
@panterazacc
Thank you for posting that link !
I saved it to my "one-drive" I hope.
I have had real good luck with Loctite gasket maker in the aerosol can for setting stuff. Maybe not a good idea if then removing glass after it sets.
There is a good glass shop up in Redding, Ca., called Ray's Glass, and he does lots of vintage auto's.
The windshield glass in my '78 Ford van was glued in way back in 2000, and Ray said he would have to break the glass to remove for replacement. Hmm.
I have seen different thicknesses of the setting tape in my internet travels. Probably will wind up either too thick or too thin.
I know when doing an internet "Search" for helpful info, I have found using the "Advanced" search selection to be helpful.
Good luck with the glass setting.
Thank you for posting that link !
I saved it to my "one-drive" I hope.
I have had real good luck with Loctite gasket maker in the aerosol can for setting stuff. Maybe not a good idea if then removing glass after it sets.
There is a good glass shop up in Redding, Ca., called Ray's Glass, and he does lots of vintage auto's.
The windshield glass in my '78 Ford van was glued in way back in 2000, and Ray said he would have to break the glass to remove for replacement. Hmm.
I have seen different thicknesses of the setting tape in my internet travels. Probably will wind up either too thick or too thin.
I know when doing an internet "Search" for helpful info, I have found using the "Advanced" search selection to be helpful.
Good luck with the glass setting.
Welcome. If you right click and "save link as" it'll download. It didn't seem to work for me just clicking on it. I wanted the division bar kit install photographs.
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2019
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I just finished both sides :L and R . I can tell you it took over 6 hours per side . I used a heat gun to aid the setting tape and glass to go in. The rubber parts fit poorly and seem to have a memory that wont keep them straight. . I had to paint the glass surrounds 2 times as I marred the paint trying t push the glass in. I bought 2 kits from 2 different sources ...... both boxes labeled Vintiqe. I have an extra set now, andmay chalk the first one up as a practice run. UUUUGGGHHHHH
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