I like your O-ring spacer idea!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.
Thanks for the info. I will give this some serious consideration.I like your O-ring spacer idea!
Randy
I like your O-ring spacer idea!
Randy
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.I like your O-ring spacer idea!
Randy
Hey Ron, I just saw your note above. Looks like Roger has addressed your request. Let me know if I can help too.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.
Ron PorterRon,
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
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.
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Rodger. I could use a template also, Thanks.SteveRon Porter
77w 950s
Bunker Hill In
46914
I am usually in the shop around 7:30 am
Thanks for getting back to me. Ron
I can do that,I’ll let you know when it goes in the mail.Rodger. I could use a template also, Thanks.Steve
Steve Michaelson
11639 N La Tanya DR
Oro Valley. AZ 85737
I would be interested in the weather stripping. What tint is the glass?
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. RonHi Ron,
Here are some photos of window tint... (not super dark) and weather stripping
Hey Rodger, I too would like a glass template if you have time. Joe Nespor 23 Estacada Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508 505-470-1248Another 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.