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what size butyl rope.... #1495465
09/03/13 11:34 AM
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Sorry if this has been cover but searching for "butyl rope" and got hits for everything but. So, what size butyl rope is required for setting rear glass in 74 challenger?

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Scott

Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: Scott Carl] #1495466
09/03/13 11:37 AM
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ANY 3/8" should work, as long it fits into the channel, it doesn't have to be any specific size or type. I think I used close line on my dart.

Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: Scott Carl] #1495467
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I usually buy both the 3/8 and 5/16 so I'm not screwed the day I'm installing glass, you can always return what you don't use/need....but when the stores closed and you need the other size, your screwed, buy both, never fails, you always need the size you didn't buy...DAMHIK

Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: Scott Carl] #1495468
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Just a warning, if its to thick the trim won't go on.

Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: Scott Carl] #1495469
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The last E Body I installed the windshield and back glass in I used 5/16 in.

Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: Scott Carl] #1495470
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Sorry if this has been cover but searching for "butyl rope" and got hits for everything but. So, what size butyl rope is required for setting rear glass in 74 challenger?

Thanks
Scott


3/8" front and back. Replaced my windshield and rear glass with no problems with 3/8 on both ends, even with a new Goodmark right rear quarter panel.
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Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: denfireguy] #1495471
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I did glass work during this era.. We used 3/8 for the WS and ALWAYS used 5/16 ( or even 1/4" ) on the back glass and any glue in side lites.. As said above, you will have issues with the trim using a 3/8 "kit" on the backglass....

Set it on a warm day, or heat it a little in the microwave ( seems as if 30 seconds was enough ), or hang a radiant heater over it after install and after it warms push the glass into the kit a little further..

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Re: what size butyl rope.... [Re: floridian] #1495472
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Thanks for the help, guys!







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