Mach 1 Club

Hello all I am a new member out of Wichita KS. I have a 69 Mach 1 that I am in the final stages of having restored, new full quarters etc.

Saturday I decided to tackle installing the rear glass. After reading a lot of good info on the net I decided to do it. I had the brand new seal by Scott Drake an I installed the new clips first etc. I used the rope method recommended and it worked awesome. I used 3m Weatherstripping adhesive inside the glass lip seal and inside the seal that seals around the inside. I then filled the gap around the glass seal and body after I installed the glass. I then fought with the chrome trim and it all seemed to work out pretty good. However, 3 days later tonight I decided to rinse it off and make sure I had no leaks, well each bottom corner leaks pretty good. With that said any ideas where I went wrong? Did I use the wrong adhesive? It was from Oreillys and the part number was like 83011 or 8 something. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Shane

Welcome to the site Shane! You've actually tackled something I never have. I know that rear window has to be a "pita"!

My advise don't get it wet!
Sorry I know that doesn't help....

You should shoot up some photos!

Can anyone help this guy??

Great how to article from another site
http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-how-t...rear+glass

Hey all thanks for the great welcome and advice. I will continue to try an figure this issue out. Ill try an post up some pics tonight!

Thanks again!
Shane

I'm no help either on this problem. Let us know what you come up with for a fix.

I used to build high end glass at Serious Materials (windows).

I am thinking that you may not have cleaned the glass properly before mounting it (Denatured alcohol) and you may have put your pucky on and waited too long before sticking it (Dried the adhesive too long).

Just a thought. "Rent a set of suction cups from a glass shop"
It will make the job much easier.

I know it makes you crazy but you will not sleep well knowing it leaks.

Try it again......:

Hello all,

I think I have it figured out, I called Kansas Classics today and they specialize in old Mustangs. Anyway he said I needed to use 3M Bedding & Glazing Compound part # 08509. I also bought it from a reputable glass company in town. Said if there is a leak passage this stuff will seal it. I will let you know.

Thanks again,

Shane

I put mine in today, no problem at all. I did it just like the instructions I posted. I see no way it can leak. I'll test it in a few days and post results.