Rubber Strip for Glass Lifter Channel
#1
Posted 17 May 2009 - 04:44 PM
Does anyone know where I can purchase the rubber strip that sits in the glass lifter channel assembly? I've had a look at the Rare Spares website but can't seem to find it.
Thanks in advance.
#2
Posted 17 May 2009 - 07:18 PM
#3
Posted 17 May 2009 - 09:09 PM
On the bottom of the glass?
Yes, on the bottom of the glass.
Didn't really think about Sikaflex, could well be an option if I can't source the rubber strip.
Cheers.
#4 _Squarepants_
Posted 18 May 2009 - 05:25 PM
I'd be interested to know if you can get the original replacement though.
Have you tried Rares or any other rubber suppliers/shops?
#5
Posted 19 May 2009 - 07:53 AM
I'd prefer to use the rubber strip. Don't know whether Clark Rubber would be worth a shot?. Maybe a local glazier?
#6 _Lamo_
Posted 22 May 2009 - 07:25 PM
#7 _Squarepants_
Posted 22 May 2009 - 07:50 PM
Sounds like you're refering to weather strips, am I wrong? The ones that sit along the bottom of the window opening, visible from outside the car?You could try Betta Auto Rubbers on the Gold Coast. 1800 674 483. I've used his door rubbers and window strips and they seem to be ok.
If so, that's not what Antelope is after. He's looking for the ones on the bottom of the window glass, that sits between the glass and the winder mounting chanel.
#8
Posted 22 May 2009 - 09:16 PM
I also didn't think that something like that would ever wear out lol
#9
Posted 22 May 2009 - 09:37 PM
The bottom where the glass sits in is still called the bailey channel (pls correct me if i'm wrong)
Cheers D
#10
Posted 22 May 2009 - 10:49 PM
Bailey channel is what the glass slides along at the front and rear of the door.
#11 _Squarepants_
Posted 24 May 2009 - 01:39 PM
That's the bit I'm talking about.Nah I think he might mean in the galvinized lifter arm thing (where the roller roll along) and how the glass squeezes into there. Maybe I'm wrong
I also didn't think that something like that would ever wear out lol
It wouldn't neccessarily "wear out" so much as deteriorate. Although I have seen glass pull out of these in a couple early Toyotas.
#12
Posted 24 May 2009 - 02:22 PM
Gotcha, sorry I misread a bit.
#13
Posted 25 May 2009 - 05:15 PM
#14
Posted 27 May 2009 - 03:36 PM
#15 _les_
Posted 28 May 2009 - 05:20 PM
#16
Posted 19 December 2021 - 11:14 AM
Massive thread revival!
One of my front windows on the LX (passenger side) has separated from the rubber that sits in the metal lifter channel. It's been threatening to come loose for the last couple of years and finally popped out. The rubber has deteriorated, with one section broken off... but overall, is still fairly supple and useable.
I assume that no one ever found a replacement?
I'm wondering if I'm just best to put it all back together as-is with some sikaflex in place to hopefully help it hold on. I can't see any sign of a factory adhesive, so assume these were just a really tight fit when originally done by the factory?
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#17
Posted 19 December 2021 - 12:00 PM
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#18
Posted 19 December 2021 - 12:36 PM
Maybe it was originally glass setting tape,although that does look like a proper rubber strip.You could always use a Sika product but it would be difficult to remove if you ever wanted to.
Edited by Indy Orange, 19 December 2021 - 12:38 PM.
#19
Posted 19 December 2021 - 05:14 PM
Hi Brett. I replaced my 2 side windows as they were quite scratched. They supplied me with the tape and I'm pretty sure they called it setting tape. Glass for Classics is where I got it but possibly common amongst auto glaziers. Cheers Ron
Edited by Cook, 19 December 2021 - 05:15 PM.
#20
Posted 19 December 2021 - 07:10 PM
Hey Ron,
You're a gem!
Firstly - here's another photo, showing the end profile of my original rubber:
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From looking on the website of Glass for Classics, it seems they do away with the rubber and replace it with that setting tape.... interesting to see they offer different thicknesses too - likely what I'll need to resolve my problem.... this video has answered all my questions
https://www.youtube....h?v=zUY1XXIBiiA
Thanks mate!
PS. Would love to install all brand new glass in mine one day - but damn it's not cheap!!
Cheers,
Brett.
#21
Posted 20 December 2021 - 12:04 AM
#22
Posted 20 December 2021 - 08:32 AM
Haha, not at all Paul. It was your comments that prompted my memory.
Yes Brett not cheap. Sadly after getting the rear quarters for the hatch buffed I wasn't happy and had to replace them as well. They are not cheap. About to get windows tinted and should have done it before they were installed in the car. Good luck with it. Cheers Ron
#23
Posted 20 December 2021 - 09:21 AM
Paul, many thanks for raising the idea of the setting tape too - you're definitely not invisible mate!! My gratitude towards Ron was more about the lead to a company where I can actually buy some! No more guess work. I completely agree with you too - I was about to dig out the Sikaflex yesterday - something which I may have ended up regretting. Now that I know about this setting tape, I'll pick some up and give that a try first.
I'll call around a few Melbourne based places today and see what I can find.
Hey Ron - it's definitely a good idea to have the glass tinted when out of the car, that's how I did all mine originally. Having said that - a good tinter wont struggle with glass installed anyway.
#24
Posted 22 December 2021 - 06:27 AM
Hi Guy's,
you can buy those rubbers / tape from Vehglass in Queensland.
It comes in a roll.
Regards Mando.
Edited by jeffblanco, 22 December 2021 - 06:28 AM.
#25
Posted 22 December 2021 - 08:10 AM
Vehglass is in Campbellfield, Vic? They don't have it.
Glass 4 Classics in Qld do have it. They recommended 2mm thick for a Torana.
I picked up a bunch for Brett (LXCHEV) and myself that should be good yesterday, and I'll have much more I need... probably have enough for a full sedan worth of glass when I'm done with it in a few days if anyone else is looking to put new glass in their car.
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