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Offline AJ

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Rear fastback glass removal 69 70
« on: September 12, 2019, 11:54:10 AM »
In the interest of saving/reusing the rear glass rubber seal on a 69/70 fastback,  I’m looking for suggested methods/techniques of removing the rear glass without damaging the seal.   The seal is in good shape and still pliable.  Can roll the car into Texas sun to warm up seal before attempting.

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Re: Rear fastback glass removal 69 70
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2019, 08:45:41 AM »
You just need to cut the rubber seal with a razor blade from the outside of the car as much as possible.  Then just push it out from the inside of the car. 
Pretty easy. 
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Rear fastback glass removal 69 70
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2019, 04:20:58 PM »
Hopefully the gasket will be reusable but you will have to evaluate that after you've tried. Some of the reproductions have been reported as not fitting well so it may be worth the effort.

Basically you just reverse the installation

- Remove the molding removed the interior trim where you can.

- Have a flat smooth tool like a flat plain metal spoon (your going to use the handle end)  or a glass tool  (often a white nylon tool) to work the corners and edges. Along with this you will need a thick cotton or nylon rope section (some will use a heavy duty extension cord)

- Place the cord or rope around and in the inside lip of the weatherstrip. This should reduce the grab effect of the gasket to the body while you work on other sections

- Corners are the most difficult  and you will need to provide a consent, light amount of outward pressure. Take it slow and try to keep from producing any sharp bends or folds while you work back and forth on both sides and the edges on one of the corner while keeping up the light outward pressure. . This is when weather strip cracks or tears

- Once you get half of the gasket unseated the window should slide up or down from the out side and lift out.

This is all from memory so may have over looked something but can't think of any more - without being there leanding a hand :)
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