Re: [T3] All Glass Out

[stans4@ix.netcom.com (Stan Schaefer)]

You might want to reconsider not removing all the door glass.  I just
redid my doors, there was a lot of rust down under the trim and wipers
on both doors.

As far as window removal, it really didn't take all that much time to
chase the lip all the way around the windows to remove them( did that
for painting the rest of the body), I really don't like using metal
objects around glass, particularly when I don't have replacements
available.  This keeps the original seals intact as well, just in case
the replacement stuff doesn't fit.

As far as scratching the new paint, it depends on how skilled your
glass installers are.  Done correctly with cord and rubber lube,
there's little chance of it happening.  If they get out the putty
knives and screwdrivers, watch out.  That's the reason I prefer to
install them myself.  The sides and hatch are fairly easy, about 10
minutes apiece and I did that single-handedly.  I haven't replaced the
windshield yet, that might be one place where you need to cut the
rubber to get it out, the inside bead is pretty beefy and it's hard as
a rock on mine.  It'll definitely be a two man operation for
installation.

On Wed, 21 Oct 1998 23:50:10 -0700, you wrote:

>Hello again-
>
>For my upcoming (68 sqbk) paint job, I am going to remove all the glass
>myself. I have ordered new rubber for all the windows through WCM (I'm
>going Cal look for simplicity's sake) except the door glass/wings, which
>I'm leaving in. 
>
>My question is this: I don't need to save any of the rubber from the
>windows I'll be removing, so with that in mind, what's the easiest way to
>get all the fixed windows out without damaging the glass? I know the hinged
>passenger windows are easy, but I'm not sure bout the others fixed in place
>(we're talkin front windshield, rear hatch glass and two rear side
>windows). I was thinking I'd just start hacking with a razor (!) and
>eventually I would be able to push/pull the glass out. Is this neanderthal
>approach a bad idea? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
>
>Dave
>
>PS  how likely is it that the glass installer will scratch my new paint job
>reinstalling the four glass pieces and new rubber? 8-0
>Not that I can do anything about it, but still curious... 

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