Slow Progress is better than No Progress.

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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It's good that you guys can share responsibilities. It's really draining to try and do it by yourself. Hang in there!

Thank you, Leon…it has been incredibly draining for us, but the help we have gotten to this point is lacking any consistency. When we get a commitment to a regular schedule, it will feel much more manageable. I appreciate the kind thoughts.

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Well…I finally managed to squeeze in some time to install the rear hatch glass, and boy, that was more of a job than I thought it was supposed to be! I found that the body guy that restored the incredibly rotted hatch added a little extra to the pinch weld requiring me to (after taking careful measurements) grind a little off, opening the window hole just a touch…basically, making an even reveal all the way around. It was still a b*#%h to fit…but with the help of a friend, we were able to complete the task. I was still worried about the fit around the corners as something looked off, however, after putting the rubber lock bead in place (another PITA), everything pushed down and looked correct. Many thanks to Bryce (BAD1916) for the clean hatch glass he donated to me…it looks sooo much better than before!

Woody

[BAD1916]

Looking good Woody! Glad that went to a good home

[LockDoc]

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That looks great! Did you have the tool for inserting the bead? I think it makes the job a lot easier.
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[HO455]

Man, that looks so good!
I'm jealous

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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That looks great! Did you have the tool for inserting the bead? I think it makes the job a lot easier.
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Thanks, Leon…I did have the tool and could not have done without it, however, I wish I had bought the exact one I saw in the YouTube video I watched. The one I got is made by Lisle and has 4 different sizes that come with it. Sounds great, but the metal feels very sharp for working with rubber, so I had to be extremely careful…and having to do it more than once in places caused me to panic a little.

Woody

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Thanks, Leon…I did have the tool and could not have done without it, however, I wish I had bought the exact one I saw in the YouTube video I watched. The one I got is made by Lisle and has 4 different sizes that come with it. Sounds great, but the metal feels very sharp for working with rubber, so I had to be extremely careful…and having to do it more than once in places caused me to panic a little.

Woody

I can imagine it would. Maybe a guy could dull down those edges a little. It wouldn't take much.

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

I can imagine it would. Maybe a guy could dull down those edges a little. It wouldn't take much.

The tool I wish I had bought (from the video showing installation of back window for a ‘67 to ‘72 truck) is cast aluminum…rounder due to manufacturing method, I believe? The Lisle tool blades are stamped steel, so flatter in design…not sharp to touch, but thin and more capable of slicing rubber. In any case…one rear hatch window installation is enough for me!

Woody