Snap in bead maybe 55-180

Home Owner from New Mexico
3 decades in New Mexico sun leave our glazing beads brittle and discolored. No longer white and broken in places.
I can match several dimensions to 55-180 but not all. The 3/16 is spot on and so is 7/16 side.
Are all the dimensions relevant, required for replacements? 55-120?
Thanks for help!
Michael
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Thanks for posting. This glazing looks closer to our 55-180. Please compare and let me know what you think.

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Home Owner from New Mexico
Re worked measurements and within a 16th or so. Piece breaks when I flex it to this shape. I think at least 10 6ft to just do the worst, so I need to be sure, somehow.
Home Owner from New Mexico
Is there a best pattern to replace the 4 sides? Windows remain in place, Clockwise maybe starting top one at a time. Or opposite sides?
Dave Sr.
Dave Sr. from SWISCO
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Can you tell if the adhesive is still holding the glass to the frame? If so you can start at the bottom, then the top and follow with the sides. If the glass is loose, you might need something like the 75-010 power grip to hold the glass from falling out. Also be sure to remove and clean the frame before adding adhesive (silicone type caulk). Press the glass to the adhesive and install the bottom glazing then the top and finally sides.

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