window glass

[hdixon]

Can anyone help me. This will be my first time installing any kind of window parts on a door. however I am going to try and install all new window parts in my new doors on my 69 step side. It appears that the window sash channel is what helps holes the window regular in place do the window sash and the glass setting rubber get glued to the bottom of the window? if so what kind of glue should I use on it? any help would be great it is very expensive to have a body shop install these window parts so I have to at lease try and install it for myself to save money to complete my build.

[HO455]

There are a bunch of threads on this subject. Here are a few. Do a search for more if these don't answer your questions.
Good luck!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157539

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=732400

[hdixon]

thank you for the support I will check them out

[garysgill]

Did you ever get your question answered? Neither one of those links explained how the sash is connected to the glass. I have the same question and have not found a definitive answer.

[truckster]

There are basically two methods. The old fashioned way is to use glass setting tape. Glass setting tape is a cloth tape that's infused with butyl rubber, and it forms a compression fit as the channel is installed on the glass.

The second method, used in more modern manufacturing, is to glue the channel to the glass. There are special epoxies made for this purpose, but windshield urethane works well also.

[terry b]

I used silicone. Has worked great for me.

[truckster]

You can use silicone, but there's a reason it's not used for auto glass. It doesn't hold up well over time in that application. You can buy automotive urethane at most parts stores. You could use something like JB KwikWeld. It's a little less flexible than actual channel adhesive, but it should work. You don't need to fill the entire channel; just a couple of inches at each end will hold the glass securely.