[U’›ùback pop-out removal.

[vw1600tl@webtv.net]

    I am on my third fasty restore and have dealt with this problem for
many years.  While all of you are out hunting for good pop-out rubber,
snatch up an extra set for me!  I need some for my '67.
    The first thing you need to do is to make a reasonably accurate
assessment of the "replacement" rubber.  Approach the donor vehicle and
push your thumb on the outside of the rubber around the perimeter of the
window.  If you hear a crunching sound while doing this, you have found
a rusted area on the internal frame.  If you have solid frame inside the
rubber, it probably come out in one piece.   At this point, slip inside
the car and peel back the rubber until you can locate and remove the 4
small nuts securing the window.  Be careful not to cut the rubber while
removing nuts.  The studs that the nuts thread on to are part of the
internal metal frame in the rubber.   Push hard on the studs to force
them through the holes in body lip.  This will help unseat the rubber
without bending the metal frame.  Oh yeah, this would probably be a good
time to remove screws from pop-out latch!  Have a friend spot you on the
outside while you bump the glass/rubber  (evenly on all sides) outward
around the perimeter.  Catch window before it hits the ground!    
      The key idea here is to be very gentle.  Once the frame gets bent
or twisted , it is very hard to straighten it back to a shape that will
seal again.  Installation can be treated just like a normal seal.  It
just takes a little extra time to line up the studs in the holes.

Happy Seal Hunting!
Gerald

'67 "Interstate" Fastback

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