HELP ! Vent window weatherstrip BATTLE !

[417guy]

I’ve started down a road I can’t back up now ! All original weather on my 68 roadrunner. Got all apart, the old vent weatherstrip peeled out pretty easy, but the new is a b___ch !!! Looking for any tips or suggestions on how to get this together, please. Picture shows about 30 minutes work to get this far. Lots of soapy water and hands that cramp from the effort required. Thanks for any advice.

 

[snakeoil24]

Fyi their is 2 versions of the gasket check don’t web site which one you have. Either way both are a bitch

 

[417guy]

The new ones are identical to my old ones, looked over closely after the effort it was taking to get it in ! Thanks

 

[AR67GTX]

Silicone spray and a popsicle stick to nudge it in where necessary.

 

[gkent]

Where did you buy them ??

 

[417guy]

Hey I got a popsicle ! I’ll try that with the silicone!

 

[gkent]

Where did you buy them ??

 

[Rockland71GTX]

I've never done one before but I think using zip ties to secure areas that are in place while you work on other areas may help.

 

[snakeoil24]

Dmt

 

[417guy]

Where did you buy them ??

I think classic industries. I bought several pieces awhile back and just now motivated to do the work. They appear identical to the old ones.

 

[417guy]

I've never done one before but I think using zip ties to secure areas that are in place while you work on other areas may help.

Hey that’s an idea ! I did mark where to little spikes in the frame are to line up the new strips . That helped as a starting point . Thanks

 

[gkent]

DMT states there are two different materials - one hard and difficult to install and the other softer and easier to install.

 

[417guy]

DMT states there are two different materials - one hard and difficult to install and the other softer and easier to install.

Detroit muscle technology?? DMT ?

 

[gkent]

Yes

 

[dadsbee]

I used Precision's gaskets on mine and glass cleaner for lube.

1969 Dodge Super Bee Coupe Restoration

 

[417guy]

Yes

Looked at DMT website. Ordered theirs. Thanks for the advice !