Hard top window update
01-11-2007, 12:38 AM
#11
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Re: Hard top window update
The guys that did the back window in my mother's XJ had a special
screwdriver-like tool.
Carl
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u4iph.601723$1T2.26022@pd7urf2no...
> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it.
> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple
> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> be an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to
> fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
>
screwdriver-like tool.
Carl
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u4iph.601723$1T2.26022@pd7urf2no...
> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it.
> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple
> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> be an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to
> fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
>
01-11-2007, 12:38 AM
#12
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Re: Hard top window update
The guys that did the back window in my mother's XJ had a special
screwdriver-like tool.
Carl
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u4iph.601723$1T2.26022@pd7urf2no...
> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it.
> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple
> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> be an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to
> fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
>
screwdriver-like tool.
Carl
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u4iph.601723$1T2.26022@pd7urf2no...
> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it.
> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple
> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> be an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to
> fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
>
01-11-2007, 12:38 AM
#13
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Re: Hard top window update
The guys that did the back window in my mother's XJ had a special
screwdriver-like tool.
Carl
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u4iph.601723$1T2.26022@pd7urf2no...
> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it.
> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple
> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> be an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to
> fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
>
screwdriver-like tool.
Carl
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:u4iph.601723$1T2.26022@pd7urf2no...
> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching it.
> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a couple
> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> be an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> but the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to
> fit in fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
>
01-11-2007, 10:00 AM
#14
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Re: Hard top window update
Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
01-11-2007, 10:00 AM
#15
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Re: Hard top window update
Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
01-11-2007, 10:00 AM
#16
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Re: Hard top window update
Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
01-11-2007, 10:00 AM
#17
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Re: Hard top window update
Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
>
> Venetian Blind cord works well....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Greg wrote:
>>
>> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
>> it.
>> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
>> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
>> couple
>> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
>> be
>> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
>> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
>> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
>> but
>> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
>> in
>> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
01-11-2007, 10:57 AM
#18
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Re: Hard top window update
Greg,
Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and
I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can
always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body
shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the
ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less
risky.
Jon
Greg wrote:
> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
> well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
> one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> > You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> > start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> > pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
> >
> > Venetian Blind cord works well....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >>
> >> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
> >> it.
> >> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> >> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
> >> couple
> >> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> >> be
> >> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> >> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> >> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> >> but
> >> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
> >> in
> >> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and
I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can
always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body
shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the
ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less
risky.
Jon
Greg wrote:
> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
> well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
> one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> > You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> > start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> > pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
> >
> > Venetian Blind cord works well....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >>
> >> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
> >> it.
> >> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> >> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
> >> couple
> >> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> >> be
> >> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> >> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> >> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> >> but
> >> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
> >> in
> >> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
01-11-2007, 10:57 AM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hard top window update
Greg,
Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and
I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can
always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body
shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the
ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less
risky.
Jon
Greg wrote:
> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
> well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
> one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> > You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> > start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> > pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
> >
> > Venetian Blind cord works well....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >>
> >> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
> >> it.
> >> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> >> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
> >> couple
> >> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> >> be
> >> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> >> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> >> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> >> but
> >> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
> >> in
> >> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and
I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can
always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body
shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the
ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less
risky.
Jon
Greg wrote:
> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
> well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
> one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> > You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> > start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> > pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
> >
> > Venetian Blind cord works well....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >>
> >> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
> >> it.
> >> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> >> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
> >> couple
> >> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> >> be
> >> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> >> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> >> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> >> but
> >> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
> >> in
> >> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
01-11-2007, 10:57 AM
#20
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hard top window update
Greg,
Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and
I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can
always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body
shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the
ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less
risky.
Jon
Greg wrote:
> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
> well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
> one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> > You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> > start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> > pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
> >
> > Venetian Blind cord works well....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >>
> >> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
> >> it.
> >> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> >> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
> >> couple
> >> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> >> be
> >> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> >> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> >> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> >> but
> >> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
> >> in
> >> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.
Though the rope is _the_ flawless approach on your flat windows, and
I'm sure you won't have trouble with any "sealed" Jeep window, you can
always pick up a handful of window installation "wedges" at any body
shop supply -- pliable plastic, about 6"x1/2"x3/16", and tapered at the
ends -- they help do the trick for stubborn jobs and are far less
risky.
Jon
Greg wrote:
> Well that sounds too easy, should of asked before I did it I guess. Oh
> well I bought two windows, the trails we go on I'm likely to bust another
> one, so will try the cord and a little soap like Earle suggested.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:45A5B1F5.6B8AE440@sympatico.ca...
> > You use a cord inserted into the crack the window frame fits into. I
> > start at a corner by tucking the crack onto the frame rim and as you
> > pull the cord, it flips the rubber edge up over the frame rim.
> >
> > Venetian Blind cord works well....
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Greg wrote:
> >>
> >> Got the side window for my hardtop cut, they did a nice job matching
> >> it.
> >> Although I did get it in today, there must be an easy way to install a
> >> window into the seal and into the top. Took me about an hour with a
> >> couple
> >> screw drivers, didn't damage rubber or anything, but as I say there must
> >> be
> >> an easy way to do this, anyone know how?
> >> By the way I found out after install that the original windows have a
> >> slight curve to them, don't think it is enough to affect the new window,
> >> but
> >> the old ones curved about 3/8" from top to bottom, flat one seamed to fit
> >> in
> >> fine, can't tell it's not curved, so hopefully it stays put.