Fit the inner (shallow) seam of the new gasket around three sides and all four corners of the glass. Twist the last section of the gasket and fit the inner seam over the remaining edge of the glass.2. Cut a length of the 1/4-inch cotton rope to fit around the perimeter of the gasket. You can employ the same method to install the rear glass in your truck in a matter of minutes.
Instructions
1. Lay the new window glass on a blanket.
The elementary apparatus you might be tempted to close when you decide to install a rear window in your Motor lorry is airy the shipping carton and stare dubiously at the original gasket. The below Joint that runs fully on all sides of the gasket seats into the edges of the window opening; however, the raised edges on each side of the seam present a problem when installing the glass. You'll be happy to know that auto glass shops and truck enthusiasts have been using a proven method for generations.Allow an extra Two feet of rope to work with.
3. Lay the rope around the outside of the gasket with the ends of the rope at the top of the window. Push the cotton rope into the outer seam of the gasket and allow the ends of the rope to hang over the top edge of the gasket.
4. Ask an assistant to hold the glass in place against the outside of the window opening, with the ends of the cotton rope hanging inside the cab of the truck.
5. Take a position inside the truck that allows you to grab the ends of the rope. Hold one end of the rope firmly and slowly pull the other end of the rope toward you. Notice the inner edge of the gasket folds inside the truck as you pull the rope out of the seam.
6. Continue to pull the cotton rope slowly inside the truck to seat the inner lip of the gasket onto the edges of the window opening. When you reach the halfway point, you can start pulling the other end of the rope in the same manner. The installation is complete when the new window is in place and you have a handful of cotton rope.
