Sunday, September 18, 2011

Where can I find out how to replace all the window rubber in a 1972 VW?

I'm juts now getting back to restoring my old VW Superbeetle. I removed all the rubber and the window itself over one year ago and now I can't remember how it goes back in?|||Ya put the rubber on the glass. Push a 3/16 cord ( skinny clothes line type rope ) into the outer groove. Let it overlap about 2 inches. Hold it firmly inplace from the outside. Have a buddy slowly pull the cord from inside the car. =^ )|||It's allot cheaper to do it yourself! Use a rope to pop in the windows. It takes two people to do this task. install the new gasket on the glass then push a rope all the way around the groove. have someone hold the glass form outside while you pull the rope. This will pull the rubber over the lip. Use lots of soapy water in a spray bottle to lube the new rubber! Try installing one of the smaller windows so you get the idea, and be carefull not to break the glass. Good luck.|||The rope trick metioned above works great. Must have a buddy help. take your time and dont push on the window to hard. may help to make a fist and not to hardly hit the window if the window and rubber wont seat completely. Carefull, and good luck.

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