Need some advice how to install front side window in 68 Satellite wagon

[earlyrides]

DANG! One good slam of the front door of the old reliable wagon with the window down and CRASH!
The window shattered.
Luckily I was able to get a glass piece for cheap but alas I have never had to mess with replacing the glass in a 4-door.
Any tricks or advice out there?

 

[Dako]

Did a 'framed' window on a pickup years ago...same concept. Obviously remove the interior panel so you can get at things/ see better, then:
Roll the window down...in your case the empty carrier
Remove the wing vent assembly from the door
Reinstall the main window
Reinstall the wing vent assembly

As I recall, it took some work...knowing the right words (same ones used to start an old chain-saw) helps.

 

[Funship32]

Dako has it right! I swear he does! I know as I just put the door window back in my '69 Beeper!! BLARG! Long story short: I found that the vent window frame was missing the support on the bottom. Being **** like I am in wanting to do the job right, I pulled the vent frame to replace it thinking I could slide a new one back in. Hahaha, I'm so hopeful at times. Not to say one CAN'T do it this way but it would be a pain to try. So out it all came, install new door window weather stripping (old stuff was shot) and in it all went. Dunno if the '68's are similar to the '69's in that there is weatherstipping at the front of the glass but I suspect they are. Said weather stripping, attaches to said glass with guides, then the stripping with window slides into the vent frame assy. Then the vent assy and the window go into the door as one unit. It is pretty easy to do ONCE one figures it out but a word of caution: There is screw at the bottom of the vent assy (out of site) that holds the bottom hinge of the vent window. When pulling out or putting back in, you may want to mask the paint in the area with tape so you don't chip it. I did and it save my a##. Oh and if you find yourself getting frustrated- STOP. Just stop and walk away for a little bit and come back to it. I didn't and chipped my paint a little bit with the frame. If you need, let me know and I can send you a pix of the screw I'm talking about on the vent frame as I still have them. Hope that helps and sorry for the long winded reply. BTW: Nice looking ride. I cut my driving teeth on a '68 Sports Suburban so I love seeing the wagons from time to time. :headbang:

 

[tallhair]

Damn that's nice but looks about 30 feet long in that photo!

 

[earlyrides]

Got it in - Super easy too!

Wow!
Wagon window was way easier than any vert or sedan 2 door I have ever had to do.
Removal is really simple when you just have to vaccuum out little pieces too.
Having a window again is really a nice option to have.
I went ahead and gave all the moving/sliding parts some white WD-40 while I was there.

 

[Funship32]

Wow!
Wagon window was way easier than any vert or sedan 2 door I have ever had to do.
Removal is really simple when you just have to vaccuum out little pieces too.
Having a window again is really a nice option to have.
I went ahead and gave all the moving/sliding parts some white WD-40 while I was there.

It may be easier. Again I've not worked on a wagon. For giggles though I'll look at the FSM and see what it says. But I do know the coup has the the door window weatherseal that makes it all a bit tricky.