Wanted Tailgate glass bottom support channel (1 Viewer)

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Guster

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Looking for the bottom support channel and rubber for the tailgate glass on a 78 FJ55. It's the piece shown below in a picture stolen from Pighead. That piece might be bonded to or pretty well stuck to the glass so if needed I'd buy the whole thing but shipping cost could be a problem.

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I was also looking for one, (mine is missing the hardware) but I think @Ben edwards just sold me one.

There is good info here starting around post #74

and here: Rear window article available from Gary S

@J Mack made one, and says you can remove the channel from the window with a hammer (the handle part).
 
If the steel channel is still intact and not completely rusted everything else is easy.
Rubber U channel is available and the pins are easy to make.
 
Thanks for the links @gonzopancho. Here's what I have now. The rubber is usable and I suppose the steel channel is repairable. Maybe I'll give that a shot first and see how it goes.

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SOR sells the glass channel rubber. Part number 138-26-A is $27.50 if you need to replace it.
 
Here's what I have now
I'll try to get out to the shop in the next day or so and see if I can find something better in my box of pig parts.
 
You ever find one?
I have one, still got broken glass in it, pins are intact......
 
I just have one also if needed. Rubber isn't great but the rest is there.
 

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