Duster rear window install challenge

[Duster360LA]

I am.putting the rear glass in my 74 Duster project and having a difficult time. The factory glass fits at the top, but won't go in at the bottem (aftermarket gasket). I can get one bottem corner in, but the other side is too wide (by an estimated 3/8's inch) to get it into the gasket. Is this a common issue? Are their any tips/tricks to getting it in? Already using tire soap to help slip it in, but it just seems to wide.

 

[1MeanA]

If it installs like Dart rear glass put the glass in the gasket first and insert a braided rope. Install the bottom of the glass first. There are videos on YT of people doing it.

 

[Duster360LA]

Yes, mine is a rope seal gasket - my issue is that the glass just seems too wide at the bottem. I put a fair amount of pressure on it trying to get the bottem corners in, but it just isn't going.

 

[4spdragtop]

Maybe here?
Check out this video from this search, dart rear windshield install https://share.google/KisHq00w6A5E2mssu

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Been there on many , Easy fix I posted in the past for a member. I am sure a moderator could find it for you.

 

[Kern Dog]

A windshield installer told me about Linseed oil. He had a buddy's windshield in within minutes. If your reproduction gasket is too small, put out a WTB (Want To Buy) ad here for a clean used one. I'll bet you'll get a few responses.

 

[72bluNblu]

FYI about linseed oil- linseed oil on a rag is capable of spontaneous combustion. Wad up a rag with linseed oil on it and it can generate enough of its own heat to combust.

We use it on axe and tool handles in the fire service and it does a great job at treating hardwood tool handles. But toss the rags in a pile and you can burn your shop down.

 

[Kern Dog]

Thank you for that. I've heard of spontaneous combustion but never have I seen it happen. After awhile, you think it never will.

 

[72bluNblu]

Thank you for that. I've heard of spontaneous combustion but never have I seen it happen. After awhile, you think it never will.

Yup, totally agree. If it hadn't happened to a fire service coworker of mine personally I'd put it in the same category as being struck by lighting. You know "it's possible" but you really don't worry about it.

Well, with linseed oil it actually does happen, and it happens easier than ya might think. Just throwing it out there. I still use it, like I said it works great on conditioning tool handles. But definitely be aware of how you dispose of the rags afterward.

 

[mad dog]

Duster360, for what its worth I went through this with my 73 Duster, I bought a AMD rear glass and my pro old school glass guy couldnt get it in ,too wide at the bottom.
After many calls to AMD they send me another one, same thing, too wide at the bottom. My glass guy tried and tried, he even did the rope trick and still wouldnt go in, meanwhile he ruined 2 gaskets trying to force the glass in.
Finally went with another glass company and after a struggle he barely got that glass in, it was a very expensive rear glass install and lesson.
Where did you get your glass from?.........Rich

 

[Duster360LA]

Thanks for the tips. My glass is supposed to be factory glass. It came with the car, but was already removed and with my "pile of parts." My fabrication guy (who admits he is not a professional glass guy) has been trying to get it in. It may be time to call in a glass installer. My seal came from Classic Industries - probably the same manufacturer as AMD.

 

[JDMopar]

If your gasket came in a green plastic bag, it is probably a Precision Brand. Those are typically the ones people prefer. Another brand is Steele, but I don't know if they make back gaskets for Dusters. Hope you get it sorted out.

 

[Duster360LA]

Good to know - mine was in a green bag.