Does any know have an easy way to install the wagon hatch window insert molding.I got the window and gasket installed in the hatch . But cant figure an way to install the chrome molding.It fits in a small grove in the rubber.Any ideas?
Not sure but, usually the bright trim is installed in the gasket first and then the window installed in the car.
Dave there is a thin cut in the rubber next to window that the edge of mold hooks in hopefully it's not on the inside. Fred :)
Yes I know but I already installed the window.Do I have to remove the window to put the molding on?
Dave I think I can install here rubber is very flexible in 102 degree temp. Fred :)
I am sure it is at that temp!it is 77 here right now. So I need to remove the window and put the molding on then reinstall it with the molding on ?
Quote from: flash041 on June 04, 2010, 03:11:13 PM
I am sure it is at that temp!it is 77 here right now. So I need to remove the window and put the molding on then reinstall it with the molding on ?
As far as I know that is the easiest way to do it. I tried doing it after installing the glass and had to remove it and install the molding first. It makes it harder to install the glass with the molding but it is doable.
Help! I took the window out again! tried to put the molding on . I tried for TWO hours.I can get it started by sliding it in from the ends, but cant get it in the side grove.I tried with he rubber on the window ad with it off.WHAT IS THE TRICK?
A little bit of soapy water on the rubber will help to install the trim. It's kinda tricky but can be done. I made the same mistake on my wagon by trying to install the trim last...didnt work. If i remember right, spreading the rubber gasket will help the trim go back in. I think the trim was bent like a hook so it will stay in. I think I had to have the wife help as well...good luck!!
A neighbor stopped by and helped me . I used and angle pick and bent a small screwdriver to work the rubber in the lip.
A trick the glass shop taught me....
Go to an army/navy supply store and get some 440 (or is it 550?) cord. It's basicly super strength shoe lace, and sold in 25 foot sections. I bought 50 feet to do my windshield, so I would have extra for future occasions, and it only cost me $10.25.
Anyway, shove that into the rubber channel that rids the body of the car/tail gate window frame, over lapping it by about two feet. Before installing the glass, use a generous amount of glass cleaner around the window frame to "lubricate" it. Once you have the cord in, drop the bottom part of the rubber onto the frame first, then pull your cord. The cord will pull the rubber lip inwards around the frame. When you get to the corners, pull them out a bit and help the cord out with the hook tool (like you used). Once around the bottom corners, the rest of it should be pretty easy. Just push a little on the outside of the glass while pulling the cord out and the lip of the rubber will be pulled inwards around the frame. By the time the cord is all in, it should set the glass into place, all that is left to do is snug the seal against the frame from the inside and you're done!
I had no problem putting the glass in the hatch it was putting the molding in the rubber.
Ahh, I see. I wonder if that technique might work for the molding to then? I might be swapping Brownie's rear window out for a defrosting one and will have to go though this process to. I'll let you know how it goes!
Hey flash041:
Here is the trick. See the four attached pictures.
1) Put the gasket on the window glass. (Picture 1)
2) Insert a 1/8" cord (nylon) into the molding groove. (Picture 1 and Picture 2). This will open the groove and push up the lip that the molding slides onto.
3) Lubricate the rubber lip with ArmorAll or soap. I used the ArmorAll.
4) Push the molding on the lip and into the groove. It will easily go on gasket. (Picture 3)
5) Make sure the molding is seated and pull the cord out of the groove. (Picture 4)
I did this today for my '77 CW and it took me about 10 minutes.
Hope this helps.
77pintocw
interesting....i'll have to remember that one...
Just about the same concept as glass installers use, good pictures 77pintocw!