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Subject:Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
From:kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Date:Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:29:51 -0400

I have the harbor freight ones and they will release on you when you
actually are depending on them.  Just use your hands, it isn't that big or
heavy.

I call a glass guy and pay to have this done.

Ken

On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Oxroad <oxroad@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello-
>
> I've been lurking for years since my bus went in to dry dock, but in the
> '90s--heck I found my bus on this list.
>
> Meanwhile, a BB found my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice piece
> of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from GoWesty.
>
> I searched the archives and this is what I've gleaned:
>
> 2 man job
> dish soap or silicone as lube
> weed wacker cord
> suction cup helpful
>
> Question is, what type of suction cup? I see them inexpensive at "Harbor
> Fright" in single and double configurations. Are these too cheap to be
> worthy?
>
> Any other advice appreciated.
>
> (I've done auto glass windshield and glass on my other cars but it was many
> years ago.)
>
> TIA,
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
> LA,CA
>

--
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

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