rear window

[68MoparCharger]

how do you weather proof the rear window? are there parts I need to buy, i bought a rear window weatherstripping piece for a 68-69 b body, yet you guys say there is no weatherstripping, did I get ripped off, or buy something that won't work? Thanks

[Troy]

Assuming you have a 68 Charger then there is no weatherstripping on the rear window. It is sealed with caulking but I think there are several ways to package it. Do you have any pictures, a part number, or a brand name off of what you bought?

Troy

[Silver R/T]

isnt it held on with butyl tape?

[Rolling_Thunder]

just installed mine...   the glue/weatherstrip is like a big roll of strip caulk almost...   

[Mfr426]

I was told recently from an older guy at a reputable glass shop that it was butyl tape as well. He said that they recently changed a law in PA that allows them to use the butyl tape if it was OEM. In the past they had to use urethane by law (according to him).

He will be pulling my recently installed rear window out and reinstalling it with the correct thickness butyl tape. This should fix my spear trim overlap issue once and for all.

[fastback]

Does anyone have photos of their rear window, with and without moldings.I would rreally like to see how well the moldings fit in the lower corners.
Thanks.

[Rolling_Thunder]

they arent exactly great fitting - if thats what your asking

[fastback]

Yes, that is pretty much what I am asking.But pictures tell a thousand stories, so if any one as some I would really apprecaite it.
Thanks

[BlueSS454]

There is no rear glass seal like the windshield has.  All rear glass was installed using butyl tape (readily available at Pep Boys/Autozone/etc).  If you are going to do it yourself, use butyl tape.  It goes on easy and there is no mess.  Simply roll it on to the glass and press it in.  Make sure you have the little spacers at the bottom of the glass to get the correct spacing.  If you are having it done somewhere, they will probably use urethane.  Urethane works great if you know how to apply it properly, if not, it makes a huge mess and gets all over everything you don't want it to.  Also, there is a special windshield adhesive primer, make sure you apply some of that in the glass channel for adhesion purposes.