Re: [AMC-list] rambler windshield seal issue question

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Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 13:21:04 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

"Rambler restoration glass installation question: "I am restoring the above
car.  (64 Rambler ambassador) Safelite did the front and rear windshields.
Three times and they still leaked and rusted out my trunk and front
floorboards.  Have the floorboards and front windshield sealed, doing this
myself.  A question please.  The rear rubber is cut into two pieces.  Is
that standard?

The front fits fine after correcting the problems and no leaks.  The rear
gasket is cut at the bottom
right and left corners.  Did not know if that is standard, trying to
figure out how to keep from leaking.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Kenny, some of the replacement gaskets are cut and fitted from open stock
gasket rubber. With the gasket out, make sure the ends are square then
clean with mineral spirits. Apply a little contact cement and follow
instructions (household glue that says "apply to both pieces then wait xx
minutes" is contact cement). Once you touch the two ends together they are
there to stay, so line up good first! If you already have the gasket in,
the only thing you can do is get some black RTV (silicone) and fill the
gap. It may shrink a little over the years (the gasket and/or the RTV), so
3-5 years from now you may need to touch it up (depends on how much it is
in the weather) by adding some RTV. CLEAN the area before applying RTV!
Spray brake parts cleaner is great since if the gasket is in you can't get
down in the small gap to clean. Just wait 20 seconds or so to make sure it
has evaporated completely after spraying.


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