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I've done this exercise several times on a '57 and now a '67. I installed the weatherstrip and glass strictly according to the Shop Manual with the cord taped to the glass.
Now matter how I do it, the two lower outside curves of the weatherstrip will not stay in place so that the outer lip is flush with the glass, they want to pull back because of the tension, so I have to insert some wedge screwdrivers under the rubber, to hold it in place for a few days, to stretch the rubber out and then shoot a bead of sealer under the weatherstrip, let it dry and then remove the screwdrivers.
Like I said, nothing else has worked for me but this method. I'm sure the St. Louis factory had to have the same problem and I don't think installation of the lower reveal moulding will solve the problem.
Does anyone employ a different method that works or how did the factory do it? Thanks, PT
Now matter how I do it, the two lower outside curves of the weatherstrip will not stay in place so that the outer lip is flush with the glass, they want to pull back because of the tension, so I have to insert some wedge screwdrivers under the rubber, to hold it in place for a few days, to stretch the rubber out and then shoot a bead of sealer under the weatherstrip, let it dry and then remove the screwdrivers.
Like I said, nothing else has worked for me but this method. I'm sure the St. Louis factory had to have the same problem and I don't think installation of the lower reveal moulding will solve the problem.
Does anyone employ a different method that works or how did the factory do it? Thanks, PT
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