Interior: Tips for putting rear window in

[branton]

1951 Studebaker Champion
I am having difficulties putting my rear window in does anyone have any tips or a link maybe??

[dong]

The shop manual gives a pretty good description. The scary part is it tells you to use a tire iron and a rubber hammer. It is necessary.

[Welcome]

The shop manual gives a pretty good description. The scary part is it tells you to use a tire iron and a rubber hammer. It is necessary.

Even scarrier a former Studebaker SB employee was sitting here in my living room yesterday telling about one of the jobs he did at Studes.

He "beat" (his word, not mine) Lark & Hawk windshields with a hammer to seat them after others "pulled the string."

[sweetolbob]

Even scarrier a former Studebaker SB employee was sitting here in my living room yesterday telling about one of the jobs he did at Studes.

He "beat" (his word, not mine) Lark & Hawk windshields with a hammer to seat them after others "pulled the string."

Jim

I know this is OT but one of the best days I had was several years ago. I bought a 53K front clip off Ebay and drove to SB to haul it home. The fellow that I purchased it from had his 80's years old father at his home. He worked for Studebaker for many years and it was a joy to listen to him recount his experiences.

Bob

[Welcome]

WELCOME ...to the SDC Forum!!!

Branton, just hang on. I'm sure there is someone on here that can give you a more specific answer to your question. In the meanwhile, sit back and have some fun with us geezers.

[whacker]

Here is What I got from Studeman (Ray from Ray-Lynn). This refers to the windshield, but the rear window should be the same:
Need to install a windshield!
The Studebaker Shop Manual also details the procedure. I would recommend calling a glass place for a quote. It is usually around $100- and well worth it.
Still, If you want to do-it-yourself, heres what I do:

Install the NEW windshield gasket with the seam at the TOP of the window.
Install the stainless moulding in the weatherstrip- Be SURE the little "L" on the stainless channel is fully seated in the slot of the weatherstrip.
Run a small bead (1/4") of 3M Fast 'n Firm seam sealer- around the pinchweld where the window sits. Let this stand for at least 20 minutes before trying to install the glass.

Place a small cord/electrical wire (slippery) around the weatherstrip in the "slot" for the pinchweld. Lubricate it with liquid dishwashing soap. make the 2 ends CROSS at the TOP center of the glass- continue to run them 12" or so past where they cross- and tape them in place to hold them.

Liberally apply a coat of dishwashing liquid to the bead of Seam Sealer- and to the inside part of the weatherstrip.
Lay the windshield against the pinchweld- and seam sealer- Try to center the windshield in the opening. DO NOT try to hook the lip of the weatherstrip onto the pinchweld.-just lay it against it.
With 2-people outside (one on each end)- and one person inside the car (to pull the cord/wire).. the outside folks should should just hold steady pressure against the glass- DO NOT bounce, on the glass- just put weight on it- and try to spread it over a large area in the center of the glass. The inside person should should work the cord-so that the weatherstrip flap pulls over the pinchweld. work evenly- pulling the cords at the same time- to the corners- once one corner is over- be sure to do the opposite corner before proceding.
The windshield should just pull into the opening. If it doesn't sit well in areas- carefully push on the glass in those areas- be careful NOT to concentrate pressure in any small area- or you can crack the glass...

Ray

[rockne10]

Branton,
If these images aren't legible, send me a PM with your email address and I will forward them as jpeg images.

[Dwain G.]

These instructions specify windshield, but back glass was installed the same way...........

https://www.studebakerparts.com/studebakerparts/store/s/html/pages/47-52wshld.html

[doofus]

'50 problem

just finished rear window install in 50 sedan. glass goes in from inside! check headliner install, if it laps over pinch weld it is wrong! headliner must stop inside part way down indentation for rubber gasket. took 3 people and large no-bounce hammer! LUCK

[Welcome]

just finished rear window install in 50 sedan. glass goes in from inside! check headliner install, if it laps over pinch weld it is wrong! headliner must stop inside part way down indentation for rubber gasket. took 3 people and large no-bounce hammer! LUCK

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