quarter window trim install

Ron.G · 10-31-2006, 06:59 AM

I did a search on this but not much in the way of tips or tricks.
Anyone have experience with this task?

I have been trying for a couple of hours now to put the trim piece into the rubber slot around the quarter glass.
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The glass is in the seal but I'm having trouble getting the trim to seat around the back curved part of the seal. I've got the trim as close to the shape as possible but no go.

Used soapy water....patience..but thats running out fast.

There must to a trick to this nightmare.........

john walker's workshop · 10-31-2006, 07:05 AM

the curved end goes in first.

Ron.G · 10-31-2006, 07:12 AM

I'll give that another shot. Thanks John.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 10-31-2006, 07:53 AM

get them "mostly" in as best you can and then soak in the tub with hot hot water for an hour. With a blunt/ground down screwdriver covered w/ cloth guiding the molding in place, they'll go on like butter.

john walker's workshop · 10-31-2006, 08:00 AM

good idea! gotta get a tub for the shop.

Ron.G · 10-31-2006, 08:14 AM

I'll try that next because my freakin thumbs are shot.

Hot water sounds like it will work as the new rubber is very hard.
Let you know how it works out.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 10-31-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by john walker's workshop
good idea! gotta get a tub for the shop.

I recommend one of these beauties...

the tub method also works well for getting early rubber around pop-out window frames.

Ron.G · 10-31-2006, 10:09 AM

Well the hot water worked on the first one. Can't say it went like budda though. I can't see how you did the screw driver thing but I'm not complaining.
Gonna take a break and do the other one tonight.

This should be added to the how'd they do it at the factory thread.

Thanks for the info. Without it I'd still be wrestling the first one.

t6dpilot · t6dpilot's Garage

I am glad I came across this thread. I am going to be attempting this on my 71. I took a look last night at the windows and wondered how they come out. Does anyone have any experience removing the early 911 pop-out windows. There are four screws located on the rear portion of the vertical pillar. I assume that those are the screws that hold the window hinge in place. Just wanted to see if that was correct before I went tearing into the job.

Did you have to glue the weatherstripping on the window? Please tell me you did not have to - I hate that stuff.

Evans, Marv · 10-31-2006, 01:52 PM

Yep, you take out those screws & the small screws in the thing (can't remember the name right now, damn) that closes the window at the back. Just take off the sscrews on the window frame. Make sure you put your screws in a baggie so you don't loose them. Once you start, you'll see it's easy.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 10-31-2006, 01:59 PM

As Marv said.

A rubber mallet lightly tapping from the inside near the B pillar will help ease them out.

the tub method is a must for early quarter windows.

t6dpilot · t6dpilot's Garage

Thanks a lot guys. You are a big help.

darthracing · darthracing's Garage

How best to install the trim if the window is in the car?

My curved piece is in, but the leading straight edge to the bottom
corner is driving me nuts. I tried using plastic putty knives to spread the slot, but that might be too mild...