Front and rear window installation with chrome required. Who can still do it???

[68bluebeetle]

I live in Victoria, but would make a trip to the mainland, if I could find someone who can install the front and rear windows in my 68 bug.  Its a standard, being rebuilt to stock, but have hit yet another road block.  No one I know, no one I've talked to, knows who can still do it.  Seems its now a lost art.  This car deserves the best..a road travelled long and hard for the bug.  Some one please let me know.  Call me on my cell at 250 589 4118 or email me at 68bluebeetle@gmail.com. 
HELP!!!!

[Island bugs]

I did it myself many years ago. Not really difficult as the chrome is installed before the window goes in the car. You wrap a heavy string or cord around in the groove and pull it carefully around inside the car which pulls the inner rubber flange to the inside of the metal window lip. Most difficult part is the stress and worry about tearing the rubber. Best to have a helper applying pressure on the outside of the window. Wayne

[beetlemandan]

 confucious say: in life, when you don't know, consult wise sage youtube for answer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq_0Qbhjfa8

[red snapper]

I have done many and hated doing every single one. First you put the rubber around the window. Then you take the chrome and start in the corner. Once you have it started it kinda gets a little easier. Then you put a string on the inside and instal the window. Good luck, hope this is helpful.

[Russ]

I tried two days in a row and was frustrated beyond belief. I had a friend come over who has done them and it went together pretty easy.
I have no idea how the factory did it back in the day, they must have pulled their hair out in the process

I know walnutgrove auto glass did one for me before, if no one on the forum can help they may be able to do it?
 

[josh]

I'm in Victoria and can do it for you. Not really that fun by yourself......doable but 100% easier with 2

[Bruce]

I have no idea how the factory did it back in the day, they must have pulled their hair out in the process

I've seen it.  They have a rack of windows at the assembly line with the rubber and trim already in place.  The pull cord is also wrapped in the groove of the rubber. One guy lifts the window in place and another helps press it down from the other side of the car.  Each are wearing a really thick glove on one hand to pat down the outside of the glass while the other hand pulls on the rip cord.  One guy starts the cord, the other finishes it.  The whole process takes less than 20 seconds.
My guess is that they have tested types of cord to see what is most efficient or easier.  Then they probably tested different lubricants on the rubber.
I also noticed they had one window where the cord fell out of the groove.  That one was set aside.  They don't have the time to mess with it.

[Russ]

I'd watch that video for the hell of it

[Thomas]

Watch this Video they use a hammer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCojp22cj8

[70's Looker]

It's easy, unless you have ww polished trim that fits like a sack of dog poop, but time will get it in then call a buddy over using light pressure and wide open hands push on the outside while you pull the string, I would say 1/4 cord ( I found engine pull cord is great thickness and strength) use lots of foaming glass cleaner to let the rubber slip right over the pinch weld. It'll be hard as hell to break the back glass you can push all you want on it. the laminated windshield is going to need easy pressure and make sure it's cut as close to the one you pulled out as you can get it get the shop to give a nice aires on both edges and you'll be happy. And at the end of the day it's glass it's bound to break and there is always more so don't sweat it.

Have fun!

[gsun]

Is this system for all glass? Have to replace all the rubber on a 71 bus.

[BUSDADDY]

I would say 1/4 cord ( I found engine pull cord is great thickness and strength)

It's usually called sash cord or balloon cord, Home Depot sells it as sash cord, 3/16" as I recall.

And yes Gsun. same deal for any ACVW window.

[josh]

Yup 3/16 rope. Lots of hand slapping and thinking ".....glass can't possibly be this strong!" Have broke a windshield but that was cause it was a little big on one edge.

[red snapper]

There easier to break than u think. Especially the front one.