Sliding glass on Willys Wagon

Ron

Bigger Hammer
Oct 16, 2018
35
Indiana
First Name
Ron
Willys Model
  1. Wagon
Willys Year:
  1. 1958
Any information on installing single side glass instead of sliding glass
 
Another member on here (Randy P) coached me through it , not too tough. Remove the clips from the rear portion of the opening , use the rubber gasket originally intended for the rear window and install full piece of laminated glass. You will also need to come up with some sort of spacer for between the gasket and the interior trim piece, I believe Randy used wood, I used 3/4” rubber O-ring material. I can provide a glass template like Randy did for me. This spacer was the hardest part for me. I’ll include a couple of pics, let me know if you want a template for the glass.
 

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Another member on here (Randy P) coached me through it , not too tough. Remove the clips from the rear portion of the opening , use the rubber gasket originally intended for the rear window and install full piece of laminated glass. You will also need to come up with some sort of spacer for between the gasket and the interior trim piece, I believe Randy used wood, I used 3/4” rubber O-ring material. I can provide a glass template like Randy did for me. This spacer was the hardest part for me. I’ll include a couple of pics, let me know if you want a template for the glass.
I like your O-ring spacer idea!

Randy
 
It worked pretty well Randy, it’s fairly dense foam and maintains some pressure for the gasket to body seal. It is called sponge O ring cord 3/4” and fairly pricey at 2.98 per ft. but was a simple solution.
 
Ron,
I’d be happy to put a template in the mail to you. PM me your address and the best time of day to call you
Rodger
 
I would like to get a template of the glass and any more information you can give me on installing the glass. You can give me a call at 1-765-473-1412. Ron Porter.
Hey Ron, I just saw your note above. Looks like Roger has addressed your request. Let me know if I can help too.

Randy
 
Gents, Great solution. I did this a many years back as I did not like the poor locking feature of the sliding window etc. I think I used sections of radiator hose to shim the glass properly.
As noted in the thread the rear window weather stripping works perfectly for solid glass middle window.

If anyone else is considering doing this I have the solid glass middle window and new weather stripping available as my wagon is now open air.

DirkView attachment 90806
 
Ron,
I’d be happy to put a template in the mail to you. PM me your address and the best time of day to call you
Rodger
Ron Porter
77w 950s
Bunker Hill In
46914
I am usually in the shop around 7:30 am
Thanks for getting back to me. Ron
 
Gents, Great solution. I did this a many years back as I did not like the poor locking feature of the sliding window etc. I think I used sections of radiator hose to shim the glass properly.
As noted in the thread the rear window weather stripping works perfectly for solid glass middle window.

If anyone else is considering doing this I have the solid glass middle window and new weather stripping available as my wagon is now open air.

DirkView attachment 90806
 
I would be interested in the weather stripping. What tint is the glass?
 
Hey Ron,

Let me take a photo or two and send them. I have tinted glass for both the rear and side windows per the earlier photo.
 
Ron Porter
77w 950s
Bunker Hill In
46914
I am usually in the shop around 7:30 am
Thanks for getting back to me. Ron
Rodger. I could use a template also, Thanks.Steve
Steve Michaelson
11639 N La Tanya DR
Oro Valley. AZ 85737
 
Hi Ron,

Here are some photos of window tint... (not super dark) and weather stripping
 

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I would be interested in the weather stripping. What tint is the glass?

Hi Ron,

Here are some photos of window tint... (not super dark) and weather stripping
Is the tint in the glass? Will I be able to match when I order the new glass? Is the tint called smoke? Get back with me and let me know how much. You can give me a call at 1-765-473-1412. Ron
 
Another member on here (Randy P) coached me through it , not too tough. Remove the clips from the rear portion of the opening , use the rubber gasket originally intended for the rear window and install full piece of laminated glass. You will also need to come up with some sort of spacer for between the gasket and the interior trim piece, I believe Randy used wood, I used 3/4” rubber O-ring material. I can provide a glass template like Randy did for me. This spacer was the hardest part for me. I’ll include a couple of pics, let me know if you want a template for the glass.
Hey Rodger, I too would like a glass template if you have time. Joe Nespor 23 Estacada Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508 505-470-1248
 
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