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Working on the 74B (Beast) and still more questions. Anyone got any advice on replacing the vent window seals. I guess I could get by with the old ones but I have the vent windows out and they look like they could stand replacing. Is this another of the "wish I had not of started" projects that should be left alone.

Also the trunk lid weather stripping was a job getting out. I hope someone will have some tips for installing new one.

Weather stripping for hood looks like it might not be too bad to replace.
Thanks,
Tom
 
Which seals are you talking about. The one around the glass or the window to body seal?

The trunk seal you have 2 options
1 replace the original seal. You will have to remove the trunk lid to gain access to the front of the trunk. I used a flat head screwdriver to push the seal into the track. Place one side in the track then use the screw driver to seat the other side.
Option 2
Go with the later trunk seal. Goes around the outside of the trunk and will only take a few minutes to install. Fits perfectly.

Hood is a piece of cake
 
Seal around the vent window itself or the seal between the vent window assembly & body?
 
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Seal around the vent window itself or the seal between the vent window assembly & body?

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The seal around the glass itself. Looks like it could be trouble.
Thanks,
Tom

Tony, I'll try in the next day or two to get some pictures of what I have found as I am taking things apart. I have found a few holes rusted through the drivers floor pan and very, very small amounts of rust along the lip of trunk and hood.
Tom
 
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Option 2
Go with the later trunk seal. Goes around the outside of the trunk and will only take a few minutes to install. Fits perfectly.

Hood is a piece of cake

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Later trunk seal sounds good to me.

About time something was a piece of cake. (trunk seal)
Thanks
Tom
 
You remove the window by pulling it out of the frame (its tight) & put it back in by pushing into frame (use some type lubricant) but its real tight...if the old seal is good, I wouldn't change.
 
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You remove the window by pulling it out of the frame (its tight) & put it back in by pushing into frame (use some type lubricant) but its real tight...if the old seal is good, I wouldn't change.

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OK, So it is better to leave it alone if possible. They are still useable so I guess I will not replace.
Thanks
Tom
 
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The trunk seal you have 2 options
1 replace the original seal. You will have to remove the trunk lid to gain access to the front of the trunk. I used a flat head screwdriver to push the seal into the track. Place one side in the track then use the screw driver to seat the other side.


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You forgot a step for option 1! "Curse the new truck seal because it's too dense and the trunk won't shut properly." ;-)
 
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The trunk seal you have 2 options
1 replace the original seal. You will have to remove the trunk lid to gain access to the front of the trunk. I used a flat head screwdriver to push the seal into the track. Place one side in the track then use the screw driver to seat the other side.


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You forgot a step for option 1! "Curse the new truck seal because it's too dense and the trunk won't shut properly." ;-)

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I hope that by useing this forum I will be able to avoid the curseing and just use that time saved for more beer and admiration time.
Thanks,
Tom
 
Hear hear!
 
Nope, with trunk weatherseals, cursing is required!
 
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Nope, with trunk weatherseals, cursing is required!

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Don't curse, just bleed, drink more beer and then bleed some more. Straight slot screw drivers do that to me.
Tom
 
Couple of tips I've used:

Trunk seal: After it's installed, readjust your latch to it's highest setting. Once the lid is closed and if it sits too high, you can tweak it down a bit at a time. If you leave the latch in it's original position and you get the lid closed, you may discover new ways to try and get the lid opened again.

A really good lubricant to use on anything rubber (seals, bushings, etc.) is KY Jelly............laugh if you must. It's water-soluble (sp?) so won't damage the rubber. I'm sure it's part of everyone's tool kit. If not, the conversation may go something like this: "Honey, can I borrow this? I need it in the garage.....really!"

Cheers
Simon
 
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