removable rear window leak, how do you seal it (the window)?
10-14-2003, 11:14 AM
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removable rear window leak, how do you seal it (the window)?
I put a removable rear window in my 73 a couple of years ago, and lately I have had to drive it in the rain a little and notice that I have a leak. The leak is not between the metal frame and the car, but is actually within the metal frame. That is, when I took out the window, I could see that the black weatherstrip within the metal frame was not in very good shape. I don't see this piece in any of the catalogs, does anyone know a good way to seal this?
10-14-2003, 12:33 PM
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Re: removable rear window leak, how do you seal it (the window)? (Yellow73BB)
Do you mean the piece of weatherstripping that is glued into the window
channel - and contacts the aluminum rear window frame ?
It should be in catalogs. Maybe you didn't install it when you did the switch.
Here it is at ZIP: http://www.zip-products.com/Corvette...0AC80CA15E2627
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channel - and contacts the aluminum rear window frame ?
It should be in catalogs. Maybe you didn't install it when you did the switch.
Here it is at ZIP: http://www.zip-products.com/Corvette...0AC80CA15E2627
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10-14-2003, 01:46 PM
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Re: removable rear window leak, how do you seal it (NHvette)
That looks like the piece that you glue to the car, right? It looks like the one that seals between the aluminum window frame and the fiberglass. I have that, and it is installed properly. I don't think that is where the leak is. I think the water is leaking inside the metal frame that goes around the window itself, and dripping out the bottom of it.
10-14-2003, 01:52 PM
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Re: removable rear window leak, how do you seal it (Yellow73BB)
You could try some clear silicone caulking between the frams and the glass.
10-14-2003, 02:35 PM
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Re: removable rear window leak, how do you seal it (6t9l4t6)
Thought about that. I'll probably take it to a auto glass shop nearby and have them seal it. I was hoping the weatherstrip/seal for the window was available somewhere. If it is, I'll get it and put it in. If not, I'll take it to a glass shop.
