Wing Window Seals - Wing It

To get to the back seal of the wing window, we first removed the side window weatherstrip by simply pulling it from the channel.

Small tabs hold the short vertical seal. We used a small screwdriver to bend the tabs up and removed them.

To remove the handle, we used a small drift pin (or a finishing nail) with a small hammer to drive the retaining pin out. Don't get crazy with this; it only requires a couple of taps.

A quick stop at True Connections provided the necessary seals and weatherstrip products from Soff Seal to complete the task. They also stock replacement wing window glass and even complete wing window assemblies. On our '64 Chevelle, the factory glass was in decent condition, so we stuck with the originals. And with all the parts disassembled, we went ahead and used a buffing wheel to clean and polish them to bring out a brilliant sheen.

This exploded view shows all the parts ready for assembly. There are left and right large channel seals, so match each seal to the original to ensure correct fitment. We began by replacing the side channel seal. While it isn't necessary, we went ahead and applied 3M weatherstrip glue into the channel before installing it. Next, we folded over the tabs on the opposite side. In this close-up, we can see how the new seal sits perfectly.

On the backside of the channel, we replaced the side window weatherstrip with the new channel felt. The felt just slides into position. For added insurance, we again applied a small bead of glue to keep it in place. Make sure the top of the strip meets the top of your window channel.

We then reversed to the wing window side seal and, at the bottom, installed the large seal into the stamped steel channel. A large flat (not sharp) screwdriver will help seat the seal into the channel.

To install the seal on the large front window frame, two Phillips screws were started to maintain alignment. After applying a thin bead of glue, we used the screwdriver to help seat the rubber seal.