‘64 hardtop rear window tips?

Nate S · May 18, 2021

Mostly done with the bodywork. I’ve left the windows in until now to keep the dust out. So now I need to pull the glass to get that last bit of body, replace trim clips and window sweeps. I’ve done windshields and side windows before (late ‘60’s models) so I know what to expect. Gasketed Fury / Belvedere hardtop rear window not so much. I have the directions in the FSM but any other pointers? Is it particularly miserable coming out or going in?

493 Mike · May 18, 2021

I nicked the edge of the glass after cutting almost all the way around and exploded the rear glass. What a mess. I rolled the car many times to remove all those little glass chunks! Gotta have a rotisserie! I hired a pro to do my 65 Coronet rear glass and will do so with my 65 Belvedere, both front and rear.
Mike

Nate S · May 18, 2021

493 Mike said:
I nicked the edge of the glass after cutting almost all the way around and exploded the rear glass. What a mess. I rolled the car many times to remove all those little glass chunks! Gotta have a rotisserie! I hired a pro to do my 65 Coronet rear glass and will do so with my 65 Belvedere, both front and rear.
Mike

Thanks! Confidence inspiring!

dartforforty · May 19, 2021

I cut the rubber gasket with a razor knife on the out side first and remove as much of the gasket as possible.
Then I go around the window from the inside cutting the gasket with a razor knife.
Once the gasket is cut you can gently push the window out from the inside.
Two sets of hands makes it easier.
My time working in a automotive dismantling yard helped me learn some of the tricks of glass removal
Be prepared to use more than one razor blade

Detroit Iron · May 19, 2021

My advise is to put the car in the sun on a warm day. That helps things let go. Use a helper if you can. One person in the car pushing with two hands to evenly distribute the pressure, and other other person on the outside of the car lifting the edge of the gasket.

Nate S · May 20, 2021

I got the suggestion of using a pair of those removable shower suction cup handles to hang on to the window for both removal and installation from a guy at work. Seems like the way to go.

493 Mike · May 20, 2021

Nate S said:
I got the suggestion of using a pair of those removable shower suction cup handles to hang on to the window for both removal and installation from a guy at work. Seems like the way to go.

I have 2 of the Moen brand in my shower. They will hold their suction for over a month, clean well before using. I believe they are rated for 250# each.
Mike

Nate S · May 27, 2021

OK, took it out. Absolute piece of cake. Going from inside I could bend the gasket off the fence with a putty knife. I then did that and placed a basic fender shim to keep it that way and moved over 5" and did the same until the whole top and sides were folded back and held that way. One easy push and the whole deal lifted right out.

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