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RE: [VACList] '63 FC window glazing replacement



Does your seal look like the profiles on this page?
http://vintageairstream.com/rr_topics_windows.html

This style should fit the 1962 (& some 1961) to 1965 windows.

Another idea is to check the window thickness.  It should be 
single-strength glass (3/32").  If someone has replaced it with 1/8" or 
5/32" glass, the retainer is very hard to fit.  

Another tip is to soften the seal in hot water first - and be sure not 
to stretch the seal too tight when installing - try to get as much seal 
length as possible into the opening.  That way, as it shrinks with age 
it wont pull out and leak.
Best of luck,
RJ