How to install new roof rail seals?

[brads70]

Ok just got new roof rail seals for a member on here ( Thanks coupman35!!) I haven't looked yet but what's involved in installing these?
Thanks Brad

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Are you talking about the thick rubber that the windows slide up into? If so, it just presses up in there, but it's not the funnest job in the world. I know I had a couple of false starts. Window wouldn't seal right, etc.   

[brads70]

Are you talking about the thick rubber that the windows slide up into? If so, it just presses up in there, but it's not the funnest job in the world. I know I had a couple of false starts. Window wouldn't seal right, etc.

Yep that's the ones? I just went out to the garage and pulled on the old seal,looks like it would pop right out if I pulled on it? Did you have to adjust the glass afterwards?

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Yep that's the ones? I just went out to the garage and pulled on the old seal,looks like it would pop right out if I pulled on it? Did you have to adjust the glass afterwards?

Brad,

  You are right. It pulls right out. Getting it in right isn't all that easy. If your glass is fine now, then you shouldn't need to adjust anything after you get the new seals in place. I thought I had to adjust the glass too, but I ripped the seals out and tried again, and I was lucky enough to get it right the second time....Er, maybe it was the third time?   

[brads70]

Thanks Mike!
I wasen't sure if I needed to remove anything first? Or if it would be easier if I removed something first?

[quapman]

There are a couple screws in the front door jamb that have to come out before you RIP the old ones out.

Yeah, my idjit painter TORE mine out. (SLAP!)

[brads70]

There are a couple screws in the front door jamb that have to come out before you RIP the old ones out.

Yeah, my idjit painter TORE mine out. (SLAP!)

Thant's Steve I'll look out for them!

[brads70]

Brad,

  You are right. It pulls right out. Getting it in right isn't all that easy. If your glass is fine now, then you shouldn't need to adjust anything after you get the new seals in place. I thought I had to adjust the glass too, but I ripped the seals out and tried again, and I was lucky enough to get it right the second time....Er, maybe it was the third time?   

YEP 3rd ime...still not right!

[Demon]

Have a close look at the originals and the repros side by side. From my experience the repros are not the same profile and will no fit or seal right. Especially poor at the 1/4 glass. I know this from experience and will not use repro roof rail weatherstrips until they start making exactly like the originals.

[plumcrazy704406]

Are you talking about the thick rubber that the windows slide up into? If so, it just presses up in there, but it's not the funnest job in the world. I know I had a couple of false starts. Window wouldn't seal right, etc.

do you soap them up before pressing them in?

[brads70]

I can get them in Ok don't need the soap but thanks, it every time I put it in it fits different to the glass?

[shadango]

Have a close look at the originals and the repros side by side. From my experience the repros are not the same profile and will no fit or seal right. Especially poor at the 1/4 glass. I know this from experience and will not use repro roof rail weatherstrips until they start making exactly like the originals.

This is on my "to do" list but after hearing this am having second thoughts.....   

[gcbeeper]

Brads70,

Did you get the roof rail weatherstripping installed? I bought the Metro brand for my 73 'Cuda and the old weatherstripping is so bad I can't get a good compare fo the new vs the old. I get them in, but it just doesn't seem right. Maybe after they are in they tighten up, but It isn't as tight as the ones I removed. Do you have pictures after your install?

Thanks,

Gary

[brads70]

Brads70,

Did you get the roof rail weatherstripping installed? I bought the Metro brand for my 73 'Cuda and the old weatherstripping is so bad I can't get a good compare fo the new vs the old. I get them in, but it just doesn't seem right. Maybe after they are in they tighten up, but It isn't as tight as the ones I removed. Do you have pictures after your install?

Thanks,

Gary

Just doing it now... I'll post some pictures when I'm done. Re-aligning the windows is a pain in the butt. ( I had them out )