Delray_58
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07-29-12 08:38 AM - Post#2253294
I disassembled my windows to replace the window channels and the vent window seals. I even drilled out the rivets that attach the vent window frame to the vertical window division bar.
Everything is pretty straightforward except for one thing: How are the vent window J-seals installed into the vent window frame? Since I have the frame (the one the J-seal is installed in) already separated from the vertical division bar, I have good access to install the J-Seal. However, there's a pretty large lip and undercut where the J-seal needs to be worked into, and I don't want to mess up an expensive J-seal by trial-and-error installation.
Has anyone installed a J-Seal on a '58? If so, do you have any tips on how is should be installed in the vent window frame?
Thanks in advance!
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07-29-12 09:09 AM - Post#2253304
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Let me know if there are miracles on how to do this. I have new vent window seals but haven't installed them yet.
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 58mark
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07-29-12 11:19 AM - Post#2253349
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I did this, but didn't run into any problems....I don't even recall it being tricky.
could you post a pic of the problem spot, and maybe it will ring a bell or two for me to the procedure?
It's been a year or two since I did it though...
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Delray_58
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07-30-12 12:13 AM - Post#2253573
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Thanks, Mark. Here's an overall photo of the frame and the J-Seal:
In the following photo's you'll see the end view of the seals and the frames. My question: Is there a trick or a method to get the J-seals inserted into the frame?
Thanks!
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07-30-12 04:35 AM - Post#2253595
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I'm so sorry, now that I see that I realize that those are nothing like the ones on the impala.
How soft is the rubber? are those repops or NOS?
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Delray_58
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07-30-12 08:29 AM - Post#2253669
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No problem, Mark. The're repops from Steele. They're fairly soft.
I'm wondering if I can apply some grease to the lip portion and somehow work them into the channel. Will the grease do any long-term damage to the rubber?
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07-30-12 10:50 AM - Post#2253729
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there are plenty of lubes out there that don't break down rubber. what about something like black magic? not only is it a little slick, but it protects the rubber at the same time
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Delray_58
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07-30-12 11:34 AM - Post#2253752
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Good point! I have some Meguiar's Hot Shine, which I think achieves the same purpose. I'll give that a shot. Thanks!
Anybody else have any experience with this installation?
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Delray_58
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07-30-12 10:03 PM - Post#2254048
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Well, I managed to get the seals on. Once I had the trick down, I was able to get the second one installed in about 10 minutes or so.
First I lubed the seal with Hot Shine. Then I installed one lip into the frame, starting on the top (long) part and working my way around the frame.
Then, I used a flat-bladed tool (could be almost anything, really) to work the second lip into the frame, again, starting from the top and working my way down.
After both lips were installed, I worked around the entire seal to "massage" it into place. The Hot Shine made a difference in this step as well, since the seal was slick enough to slide along the frame until it was properly positioned.
The finished product:
And the end-view of the installed seal:
The "miracle" tip: Use a lubricant for the rubber and patiently work your way around the frame. Not too difficult at all.
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