Date:         Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:38:12 +0000
Reply-To:     "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
Comments: To: Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <906D8FB5-AA80-4415-8652-E2ADC6B1AE99@gmail.com>
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I did all the windows with dish soap and clothesline EXCEPT the windshield.
Did not have the guts for that. Had a pro do it.

Jim

On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 4:35 PM Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:

> I got a new Vanagon windshield at a swap meet for $15 & had a mobile glass
> guy come to my office & install it in 10 minutes for $50.  He did this by
> himself while I was inside on a quick phone call, so I didn’t see how he
> did it, but it was perfect!  YMMV
>
> Mr. BZ- 6-8 years later still in place! No leaks w/ OG seal reused.
>
> > On Oct 24, 2017, at 5:29 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > I have the harbor freight ones and they will release on you when you
> > actually are depending on them.  Just use your hands, it isn't that big
> or
> > heavy.
> >
> > I call a glass guy and pay to have this done.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Oxroad <oxroad@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello-
> >>
> >> I've been lurking for years since my bus went in to dry dock, but in the
> >> '90s--heck I found my bus on this list.
> >>
> >> Meanwhile, a BB found my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice
> piece
> >> of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from
> GoWesty.
> >>
> >> I searched the archives and this is what I've gleaned:
> >>
> >> 2 man job
> >> dish soap or silicone as lube
> >> weed wacker cord
> >> suction cup helpful
> >>
> >> Question is, what type of suction cup? I see them inexpensive at "Harbor
> >> Fright" in single and double configurations. Are these too cheap to be
> >> worthy?
> >>
> >> Any other advice appreciated.
> >>
> >> (I've done auto glass windshield and glass on my other cars but it was
> many
> >> years ago.)
> >>
> >> TIA,
> >> Jeff
> >> 83.5 Westy
> >> LA,CA
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
>