Author Topic: Installing Glass Into Vent Frames (Read 1535 times)

Bruce · « **on:** February 22, 2004, 11:06:01 PM »

The factory manual shows a special fixture being used to install the glass into the vent window frame. Does anyone have such a fixture that they maybe made a while ago? Has anyone installed the glass without a fixture? If so, how did you do it?

Russ · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2004, 03:27:09 PM »

i never made one but here is one someone has made you might beable to get an idea on a home built one
http://www.thebugshop.org/gotech.htm
go to 57 rest then page 16

good luck russ

Bruce · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2004, 04:35:16 PM »

Great link Russ. Did ya read his yarn about trying to register the car? Always funny when someone else has problems.
Now I just have to find someone who has made such a fixture.

sourkraut · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2004, 10:41:18 PM »

Just a suggestion
I have installed many vent glass, just have not installed them the way theywere put in at the factory, but it has always worked. It may not be the OEM finish but it works. Depending on the gap between the frame and the glass, or the rubber use I use a bead of urethane and glue that puppy right in there. If its done right it looks good, no leaks and permanent until broken.
thanks

Tom H. · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2004, 08:18:56 PM »

plywood, jig saw, and a rubber mallet.