Vent Glass Install ?
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Vent Glass Install ?
I am ready to install the glass in my newly painted vent window frames.
Do I need to purchase rubber window channel ? When I check LMC I can't seem to to find it.
Is there a rubber window channel that is shaped to back up the closing mechanism.
If I go to my local shop and buy window channel won't there be a space behind the stainless bracket to the latch?
Do I need to purchase rubber window channel ? When I check LMC I can't seem to to find it.
Is there a rubber window channel that is shaped to back up the closing mechanism.
If I go to my local shop and buy window channel won't there be a space behind the stainless bracket to the latch?
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You need "setting tape". This is a rubber type tape that you fold length wise and push into channel before glass is installed. Use some window cleaner as a lubricant to get glass to slide. Don't use oil,WD-40 or similar sprays because the oils get trapped and will potentially cause bubbles in edge of glass. I sat frames on a 2x4,installed tape,shot it with windex and used rubber hammer to bump the glass in. Works well, you can find this tape at Mid-fifty,Sac. Vintage Ford maybe even a local glass shop.
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From: Glendale, AZ
Where are you in Az, Ira? I have just finished one of my doors with new pieces from LMC Truck Parts. The channel you are talking about is the division bar and is several components together in 1 piece. I see no real alternative to buying the new repop piece and they aren't that expensive. I'm in Glendale, if you're anywhere close it would be worth looking at mine.
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Thanks for the advice.
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Mountain Pass
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Thanks for the advice.
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Where are you in Az, Ira? I have just finished one of my doors with new pieces from LMC Truck Parts. The channel you are talking about is the division bar and is several components together in 1 piece. I see no real alternative to buying the new repop piece and they aren't that expensive. I'm in Glendale, if you're anywhere close it would be worth looking at mine.
I found the tape mentioned in the post above at mid fifty. I think Iwill give them a call tomorrow.
I am in Chanlder. Thanks for the offer though.
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