1959 Buick Back Window

Install rubber channel to glass; then install back window upper reveal moldings to rubber channel; center moldings according to center marks. Tie moldings and rubber channel to glass, as shown in Figure 4-3.

Insert a strong cord into pinchweld cavity of rubber channel from top center around one side to bottom center; then insert another cord around opposite side. Overlap ends of cords and tape ends to inside surface of glass. (See Figure 4-3.)
NOTE : When inserting cords into pinchweld cavity of rubber channel make sure cords are inserted under cords holding reveal moldings and rubber channel to glass.

Apply a 2 inch wide film of rubber lubricant (soap and water solution) just outboard of pinchweld flange completely around lower portion of back window opening.

With aid of a helper position glass and rubber channel assembly into body opening snug to outside of pinchweld flange and center glass and channel according to center marks. Remove two cords securing upper reveal moldings and rubber channel to glass.

Using a suitable tool, pull inner lip of rubber channel (located along lower portion of channel) over pinchweld flange along bottom of opening.

With aid of a helper applying hand pressure to outside surface of glass, pull cords in rubber channel in sequence A-B-C-D-E-F shown in Figure 4-4 to seat lip of rubber channel over pinchweld flange completely around 1959 Buick back window opening.

Using a pressure type applicator, apply sufficient medium-bodied sealer under outer lip of rubber channel as indicated at “2” in Section “C-C,” Figure 4-2 to effect a good seal between body metal and rubber channel along entire lower portion and sides of rubber channel (distance “X” in Figure 4-2).

Using a pressure type applicator apply weatherstrip cement between ‘ rubber channel and glass on inside and outside of glass as indicated at “3” in Section “C-C,” Figure 4-2 around entire perimeter of glass.

Install back window lower and side reveal moldings.
NOTE: Seal molding attaching points as specified under “1959 Buick Back Window Reveal Moldings” for “39” Styles.

Clean off all excess sealer and cement; install previously removed parts and remove protective coverings.

1959 Buick Back Window Side Reveal Molding- All “39” Styles – Removal and Installation

1. Remove 1959 Buick back window side garnish molding. Remove rear body lock pillar weatherstrip and weatherstrip retainer.
2. On inside of body remove one upper and one lower molding clip’ bolt nut. Remove seven (7) molding attaching screws and remove molding from body.
3. To install side reveal molding, reverse removal procedure. Seal attaching screw and bolt holes in rear body lock pillar with body caulking compound.

1959 Buick Back Window Lower Reveal Moldings – All Buick “39” Styles – Removal and Installation

1. Remove 1959 Buick back window side reveal molding. Remove rear seat cushion and seat back assemblies, rear quarter trim assembly and rear compartment side trim foundation.
2. Through rear quarter inner panel access hole and through rear compartment, remove molding attaching nut and sealing washer assemblies, lift moldings upward and remove from body. If removing left molding only, slide molding from under right molding.
3. To install lower reveal moldings, reverse removal procedure. Install new nut and sealing washer assemblies to insure adequate sealing at molding clip bolt holes.

 

4-2 1959 BUICK BACK WINDOW ALL EXCEPT 39 STYLES

1959 Buick Back Window Assembly – Removal

1. Remove rear seat cushion and back assemblies. Place protective coverings over parcel shelf trim and over painted surfaces around 1959 Buick back window.
2. Remove 1959 Buick back window garnish moldings.
3. Remove back window reveal moldings. See “Back Window Reveal Moldings” for 11, 19, 29 and 37 Styles.
4. From inside of body, carefully break seal between lip of rubber channel and pinchweld flange around perimeter of glass.
5. Carefully push back window and rubber channel assembly outward until lip of rubber channel is disengaged from body pinchweld flange.
6. With aid of a helper, lift complete assembly from body opening and place on a protected surface. Remove rubber channel from glass.

1959 Buick Back Window Assembly Installation

1. Clean original sealer from back window body opening and rubber channel and install rubber channel to glass.
   IMPORTANT: Before installing back window glass, check the back window body opening and pinchweld flange for any irregularities and correct, where necessary. Mark center of back window and body opening.
2. Check installation of upper and side reveal molding clips at pinchweld flange and replace clips, where necessary. If replacing clips, apply medium-bodied sealer to opening rabbet, as shown at “1” in Figure 4-5, prior to installing clips.

Apply a continuous bead of medium-bodied sealer approximately 1,4 inch diameter in corner of rabbet, as shown at “2” in Section “B-B,” Figure 4-5, across top of opening on 11, 19 and 29 styles, plus down the sides on “37” styles.

Insert a strong cord into pinchweld cavity of rubber channel, tie ends together at bottom center and tape to inside surface of glass.

Apply a continuous ribbon of medium bodied sealer to rubber channel, as shown at “3” in Section “B-B,” Figure 4-5 along bottom of rubber channel on “37” styles; apply sealer along bottom and up sides of rubber channel on 11, 19 and 29 styles.

With aid of a helper, position 1959 Buick back window assembly into body opening and align center marks. While helper is applying hand pressure to outside surface of glass, carefully pull ends of cord across bottom, up sides and across top of window opening to seat lip of rubber channel over pinchweld flange completely around perimeter of 1959 Buick back window.

Using a pressure type applicator, apply sufficient medium-bodied sealer under outer lip of rubber channel as indicated at “5” in Section “C-C,” Figure 4-5 to effect a good seal between body metal and rubber channel along entire lower portion of rubber channel.

Using a pressure type applicator apply weatherstrip cement between rubber channel and glass on inside and outside of glass, as indicated at “6” in Figure 4-5, around entire perimeter of glass.

Where present, completely fill wedge shaped opening between rubber channel and body opening across top and down sides of back window with medium-bodied sealer as shown at “4” in Section “C-C,” Figure 4-5.

Install back window moldings as described under “1959 Buick Back Window Reveal Moldings” for 11, 19, 29 and 37 styles.

Clean off excess sealer and cement; install previously removed parts and remove protective coverings.

1959 Buick Back Window Side Reveal Molding – 4411 and 4419 Styles

1. Remove 1959 Buick back window side garnish molding.
2. Under lip of back window rubber channel remove nut from molding clip bolt at ends and center of molding.
3. On styles on which the roof drip scalp molding overlaps the back window side reveal molding, carefully detach rear portion of roof drip scalp molding sufficiently to remove side reveal molding.
4. To install 1959 Buick back window side reveal molding, reverse removal procedure. Prior to installing molding, apply body caulking compound over molding clip bolt holes.

1959 Buick Back Window Side Reveal Molding – Removal and Installation – 4619, 4719 and 4829 Styles; 4411 and 4419 Special Order

1. Remove the roof side molding and roof drip scalp molding. (See “Body Exterior Molding” section.)
2. Carefully snap side reveal molding from roof drip molding.
3. To install 1959 Buick back window side reveal molding, reverse removal procedure.

1959 Buick Back Window Side Reveal Molding – Removal and Installation – All “37” Styles

1. On styles with roof panel side molding, remove roof drip scalp molding and roof panel side molding. (See “Body Exterior Moldings.”)
2. Remove 1959 Buick back window side garnish molding.
3. Under lip of back window rubber channel at upper corners, remove nut from molding clip bolt.
4. Using a putty knife or other suitable flat-bladed tool, carefully pry outer edge of molding to free molding from clips under back window rubber channel, then remove molding from body.
5. To install 1959 Buick back window side reveal molding, reverse removal procedure. Prior to installing molding, apply body caulking compound over molding clip bolt hole.