A Guide To Installing Hard Top Windows (2 Viewers)

[occruiser]

Alright. Just put in my order with perfectfit.com. Ordered a 50 ft roll of the AS-1179/937 for $89 plus shipping. Thanks a mil potato launcher!

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Let us know how it turns out.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-using my big right thumb.

 

[SSCR]

I'm happy I stumbled onto this thread! I have been thinking of buys a older hard top and stretching it 10" to fit my extended Aqualu tub and this would make things much easier! Very cool.

 

[FishTacos]

Alright. Just put in my order with perfectfit.com. Ordered a 50 ft roll of the AS-1179/937 for $89 plus shipping. Thanks a mil potato launcher!

The perfectfit site recommends the as-789-b lock strip with the as-1179 weatherstrip. Is there a reason you chose the smaller one?

 

[occruiser]

I'm going off the recommendation and instructions on the thread. It looks like a couple other guys have used the 937 lock strip with no issues.

 

[nicholastheczar]

Holy thread revival! Its been a while since I've been on and I completely forgot about this thread. I'm glad to see Potato Launchers knowledge is still helping out mudmembers!

Nick

 

[Mechnizer]

Just made an order....
Thanks POTATO LAUNCHER .

 

[Irish11]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the later model hardtop and rear doors require an offset w/s like this from CRLaurence. Compare the size of the stock glass to the size of the opening in the doors and side glass openings. If there is not at least a 3/16" gap between glass all the way around the AS-1179 style gasket will not work. You can have a glass cut that will fit with the AS-1179 gasket but that will defeat you quest for cutting costs. Good luck.
Casey
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but I have to install some windows in the next few weeks. Did we come to a consensus that the stanspro AS-1179 will not work on the Ambi door windows? If not what did people end up using? I need to order my weather stripping so I was hoping to get the right stuff. If you cannot use the AS-1179 on the back, but you can on the sides and corners then I take it you could order less than 50ft?

 

[Racer65]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I have to install some windows in the next few weeks. Did we come to a consensus that the stanspro AS-1179 will not work on the Ambi door windows? If not what did people end up using? I need to order my weather stripping so I was hoping to get the right stuff. If you cannot use the AS-1179 on the back, but you can on the sides and corners then I take it you could order less than 50ft?

I've got the solution for the rear window weatherstrip, and it goes all the way around.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Short answer on the AS 1179 on ambulance doors is no. The above is over /under configuration. Ambulance doors use offset type rubber.
As 1179 is sold in bulk 50' rolls unless you can get a glass shop to sell by the foot.

 

[Wadesters]

Ok read this with a lot of interest, great post. Before reading I opted to go with the side sliding windows that are expensive from Specter off Road. Still have the quarter windows. I am working on a failed project of a February 1971 FJ40. It looks like with extra parts that came with it I have windshield weather stripping that is the old style that uses the locking strip. I have all ready installed the windshield so this is extra. Can I cut and use it to install the quarter windows? If I do I will need to obtain a section of locking strip. Will I need to order a roll of it?

Thanks for the help!

 

[tlc762]

I've got the solution for the rear window weatherstrip, and it goes all the way around.

@Racer65 The link posted is no longer valid. Do you still carry the early model weatherstrip as I didn't find it on your site?
Almost purchased from a couple vendors online yesterday until I got the shipping quote in the cart (one was $39.99 and the other was almost as bad).

 

[Racer65]

@Racer65 The link posted is no longer valid. Do you still carry the early model weatherstrip as I didn't find it on your site?
Almost purchased from a couple vendors online yesterday until I got the shipping quote in the cart (one was $39.99 and the other was almost as bad).

The new weatherstripping page is here; however, I don't have the early long side window weatherstrip yet.

 

[Snicklephritz87]

Any chance we can update the pictures?

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

I haven't spoke with Nick in quite a while, he did still have his 40 but I'm not sure if the pics are still available.
What specifically are you needing info on?

 

[Snicklephritz87]

The whole process. I am about to rebuild my top.

-Best way to remove all the windows.
-What gaskets are actually needed
- should i reuse my side window gaskets?

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

This is the thread that lead to us creating this guide.

1970 Hardtop Glass W/S for side panels

 

[TC Brown]

I know this thread is from 2010, but it's a great help. I'm rebuilding my 1966 fj40 and have been wondering about this for a while now. Thanks for the great tutorial with pics.