Little Window (peeper) on pass side

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  1. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Anyone ever replace or work with the little peeper window on the passenger side door?

    I have a new piece of glass and new rubber surround but can't figure out what and where this extra weatherstripping goes?
    I think the glass fits into the rubber surround and then into the door and then is force fitted in place by this extra strip,
    but can't seem to figure it out.

    Finding someone that has done this would be awesome :biggrin_25521:
     
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  3. 07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    Put the rubber in that holds the glass, then use something like 3-in-1 oil, oil it and put the glass in. Now with the rubber strip oil it and starting at the bottom in the center work the end in and work it in all the way around. The strip should look like a fat tear drop, the fat side is what goes into the glass seal.
     
  4. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    KW sent me the WRONG stripping. Thats why I couldnt figure this out. They sent me window channel stripping..
    Of course your explanation was awesome too.

    I dont want to use oil where the glass goes though. I am buying smoked glass and will have it limo tinted.
    I need it blacked out and sadly, paint didnt do the trick.
    Once it got cold, it froze and cracked right off, looking really bad.

    So when I ordered the new glass, I ordered a new molding as well.

    I replaced my inside fabric door panel with one that does not have a peeper window/cutout so I wanted to black out the outer window so it all looks good inside or out. :biggrin_25520:
     
  5. 07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    They must have sent you the newer style that is a one piece seal like the windshield are now. I've never had my peep window out with this new style seal.
     
  6. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Well according to KW, I still have a square molding and then (as you say) a teardrop shaped stripping.

    They are sending me this part next...since they made a mistake!
     
  7. 07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    Good deal.
    Also I should have said you'll also need a small flat screwdriver to "walk" the rubber from under the glass a little at time. The closer you get to getting it the harder it becomes to work the rubber from under the glass, thats why you need the oil. Same with the seal, the closer you get to the end the harder it becomes to push in.
     
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  8. Superhauler

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    they make a tool to put that strip in it looks like a screwdriver but on the end it looks like an oversize eye on a needle. be real careful with a screwdriver one slip and instant scratch in the paint!!
     
  9. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Hmm. Thats good to know....Usually I use a plastic tipped screw driver or tape the hell out of it.
    My paint isn't show quality, but caution would still be a good idea!

    :biggrin_25514:

    ..I had thought this stripping is installed on the inside of the door, but after looking at it and this post, seems not!
     
  10. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Be careful you're not pulling on it and stretching it out longer when installing.
     
  11. A Wise Guy

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    Also, if you do not want to use oil on the rubber gasket you could substitute a water soluable lubricant instead. Commonly referred to as KY Jelly. Washes up easily.
     
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