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    2/23/2020 5:58 PM  #1

    tommy2x4
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    From: Raleigh, NC
    Registered: 7/24/2014
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    Rear window gasket removal

    Here I am again, a 1964 Falcon owner, and loyal Mustang Steve follower. Can someone offer suggestions to remove a rear windshield gasket that is dried out and super hard? I cannot find any info on YouTube for the Falcon rear window. Mustangs are covered somewhat better. I think the clips are different or nonexistent on the Falcon.

     

    2/23/2020 6:33 PM  #2

    cman66
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    From: Ponchatoula, LA
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    Re: Rear window gasket removal

    Tommy 2x 4,

    Try this method I use an extra strength razor knife from Home Depot
    I cut the top of the weatherstrip where it rolls over the window glass
    When you have the rubber removed spray a can of silicone around entire edge of window
    Next use a plastic putty knife around edge of glass
    Now the window should be free to push out from inside of car.
    Steele Rubber should have new rear window gasket.
    Be careful when pushing out of car you don't want a pile of small glass pieces.

    Cman 66 

     

    2/23/2020 6:51 PM  #3

    MS
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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    Re: Rear window gasket removal

    Exactly same as what cman66 said.  Do not pry against the glass with anything or it will explode.  Just push it out from inside once you cut and remove the rubber part of the gasket that overlaps the glass.  Once the glass is out, the rest is just cleanup.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    2/23/2020 8:00 PM  #4

    tommy2x4
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    Re: Rear window gasket removal

    Thank you both. I will report the results within a week.

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    3/09/2020 11:22 AM  #5

    tommy2x4
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    Re: Rear window gasket removal

    The window came out with few problems, following the advice posted. I did not need the silicone, although I did have a can on hand. Thank you both.
     

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    3/09/2020 6:51 PM  #6

    6sally6
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    Re: Rear window gasket removal



    Jus say'in
    6s6

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    3/09/2020 10:56 PM  #7

    RPM, aka Bearing Bob
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    Re: Rear window gasket removal

    Welp, it looks like we now have pics.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

     

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