Rear Window gasket ???

[chetbrz]

On the 29 4door Sedan does anyone know it there is a usable rear window gasket available or material that would work.  My car had nothing and the rear window was held in place with some type of putty.

Also was there specific interior rear window moldings or will a simple wooden window trim suffice ?  Maybe upholstered 1/4" trim pieces ?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Tks Chet...

[frankp]

I am still using the original gasket.  There is an inside metal trim piece.  A little difficult to see, but best I have.

[chetbrz]

Frank, What year is your car.  My rear window moldings are different.  They are the same as Dave's car.

[frankp]

1929, Chet, according to FEDCO number. Has the same tin nailed to wooden frame as yours, not like the metal 1930U.

[chetbrz]

Anyone have any experience replacing the rear window in the sedan. ?

Is it just black silicon RTV ??  Any advise ?

[frankp]

Does Steele Rubber have any thing that could be modified fit?

[chetbrz]

Does Steele Rubber have any thing that could be modified fit?

I looked but the glass is a rectangle so I think it would have to be made exact.  I'm not exactly sure what to even look for.  My 48's glass was oval and you could wrap a seal around it but hard to make the corners of a small rectangle.

Do you have a rubber gasket ?

[frankp]

Yes, the original looks like rubber to me.  If you had a rectangle rubber in larger than dimensions, it could be sectioned vertically and/or horizontally to fit and secured with rubber cement?

[chetbrz]

Interesting idea.

[Articifer Tom]

Check e-bay Double Sided Butyl tape for glazing . All sizes and prices vary .

[29plycoop]

This might be a possibility for a rear window seal I found on EBay. 1/8" Rubber Edge Trim HR70J SOLD BY THE FOOT in Black U Channel EPDM Search item #223331810775. There is a lot of versions to look at.  Rich

[chetbrz]

Thanks Rich & Tom,

I am looking at all these items just trying to see which might be best.  For the rear window you need a right angle type gasket or use the Double Sided Butyl tape that Tom recommends.  I think the latter might be the solution but I am still searching around.  Somebody must have had to replace this window.  I am looking for some words of wisdom from someone who has been there and done this.  If that doesn't work out, I'll try to choose a solution, wisely.

Chet... 

[Articifer Tom]

Chet , do a search on AACA  on butyl + window . Some great dissusions on round vs flat vs newer urethane .Also cleaner and existing . 

[chetbrz]

Review the picture below:



The detent shown in the picture on the right is found in the red circled areas in the picture on the left.

I believe these 4 detents are used to position the glass and also keep it from lying directly on the metal frame.  With that being said I believe that originally some type of glazing compound was used to seal the window to the frame of the body.  I don't believe any gasket was used.  What do you guys think. 

I am thinking flat Double Sided Butyl tape might do the trick if it is reasonably soft and malleable.  I have never used this tape before so I am not sure.  Any thoughts.

Chet

[Articifer Tom]

I am have trouble visualizing where glass goes . Your close up is to close . Is that metal going to touch the glass or back up the tape holding it in some how ?  Did you remove any sealant ?
   To me sealant should go against exterior metal to waterproof .  Then glass , then maybe fold over or and more seal , then something ie. metal clips or tabs to keep from sagging or popping lose . But never metal to glass .