Date:         Sun, 7 Nov 2010 07:09:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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John,

I recently removed all of my windows on my '82 westy. The rears were
the easiest for some reason. Note, they did not have the plastic
vents in them that later vans have.

Anyhow, I used a couple of 1" wide drywall knives/spackle knives/
putty knifes, you know what I mean? From the inside I eased the
rubber seal up and worked the 2 knives in there just like using tire
levers on a bike tire.

front lower corner, working up and back. Pushing on the rubber firmly
and constant slow pressure, the inside lip works out and finally the
seal works out from front to back.

Not a very good description, sorry. The hardest part is being careful
not to scratch interior paint when inserting putty knife.

I can't give you any advice on the rust treatment.

alistair

On 7-Nov-10, at 5:01 AM, John Rodgers wrote:

  On my '88 GL I have a rust bubble that has appeared under the rubber
seal on the right rear side window. It's a must that it be repaired
ASAP. I don't want this thing to grow. It's big enough.

Anyone have any ideas as to how to remove that side window. I've never
done this before and surely don't want to break the glass. A new seal
will be used when it goes back together.

Also - tips & tricks to repair metal around that window would be
appreciated, too. The rust bubble is on the bottom side of the glass.

Thanks,

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com