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rear glass install - 65 fastback

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tried test fitting the rear glass last night and man is it tight, is this normal? The bottom seems to be seated OK, but the top is being hung up on the clips and the giant gasket, can't seem to get it down started prying around with a screw driver, then decided to stop before breaking something. So I figured I would ask the experts this morning... What do you guys think? Is there some technique to this besides pushing and pulling the string?

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Thanks,
I actually found those yesterday, great videos. My problem is that I can't seem to get the windshield (with the gasket on) down into the hole at the top after roping in the bottom. My fear is that since all of the sheet metal that makes that opening has been replaced (roof skin, quarters, and trunk filler piece), that the opening itself is now a bit too small. It seems to be a little short top to bottom. I got the bottom in, but cant seem to get the top down past the clips. But again, I have never done this before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or not. Since you have probably done hundreds of these, can you tell from my pictures if looks typical or if you usually have more room on the top. Or could it be that I just have to try shove it down to seat it better at the bottom? Maybe I will just push it out and try again, focusing on keeping it tight at the bottom... I am not using sealer yet, just test fitting...
 
anyone out there with a 65/66 with the glass out that could measure top to bottom to see if my opening is short?
 
"65-408" said:
anyone out there with a 65/66 with the glass out that could measure top to bottom to see if my opening is short?
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I can answer that call. My car is all original sheet metal as well. Lead seams and all. I'll get you some data in the next hour or two.
 
OK, got it measured. I'll give you three dimensions with which to compare.

A. This measurement at and parallel to the inner edge of the lip of the opening ledge. That distance is 28 1/4".

B. This measurement was taken 8" in from the inner edge of the ledge lip used for measurement A. That distance is 32".

C. This last measurement was at the center point of the glass opening. It is 33 7/8".

Hope this helps. If you need anything more or clarification PM me and I'll give you my phone number.
 
when they are a little tight, take a little dish soap & "grease" the gasket at the top. should help it slide into the opening around the clips....
 
My opening is 33 7/8", but the repop trunk filler piece (that forms the lower part of the window pocket) is not a nice square corner like the original, so it is pushing the glass up some, but I was able to get it in!

Thanks to Terry for the measurements! Trim test fit is next...

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If the glass is fitting so tight, you could take the glass to a glass shop and have them, sand/grind/trim, a little off that tight spot to give you a little clearence.
 
"Larry G" said:
If the glass is fitting so tight, you could take the glass to a glass shop and have them, sand/grind/trim, a little off that tight spot to give you a little clearence.
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not with that tempered glass you wont. you'll end up with a great big pile of little "marbles"... that will only work on the laminated front windshield.
 
We had to help a customer out that installed a roof panel and two new qtrs, but they didn't get the panels lined up and the car was painted. We were able to order a laminated backglass and grind it down to make it fit. The other thing is to make sure you have a Daniel Carpenter gasket.
 
"SELLERSRODSHOP" said:
not with that tempered glass you wont. you'll end up with a great big pile of little "marbles"... that will only work on the laminated front windshield.
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Are you sure about that? I have a clear recollection of watching a glass guy cutting a piece of side glass to fit an old Chevy and using a large floor mounted belt sander to get the final contours right. Can't say for sure it was AS-2 glass but it was an auto glass shop.
 
I see the fastback guys have this under control, all I can add is I would remove the clips and install them after the glass is in place. I can tell you on by coupe I was installing the same glass that came out with no sheet metal replacement and I had the same issue front and back. Using all the videos on you tube got me through it. Beat the crap out of my palm beating the glass down.
 
SellersRodShop is right. Tempered glass will blow up into millions of pieces if not sanded correctly.

It can be done, but you have to keep lots of water on it to keep it cool and it is a very, very slow process.

I agree with the Dan Carpenter weatherstrip. Carpenter weatherstrip definitely works better than others.
 
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