Should I replace front windshield with cab on ground? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jumpsoffrock · 03-08-2022, 09:58 PM

My new cab has a cracked windshield and my old rusty cab glass is fine, should I try to install the good glass while the good cab is still unmounted on the ground? Or should I wait until it's on the frame?

Thank you all.

best view · 03-08-2022, 10:03 PM

Now on the ground much easier

**Palf70Step** · 03-09-2022, 08:44 AM

My $.02, depends on how you are lifting the cabs on and off. If you using a cherry picker or chain hoist, I would wait. Glass adds weight and makes it front heavy. If you are doing the cab swap with a lift, then now is fine.

jumpsoffrock · 03-09-2022, 09:29 PM

Thats a great point--not like I've done it before, it was my first time--but I was having a few balancing issues with the chain hoist, however they were side to side issues, not front to back.

Sounds like I'll have to take a chance either way.

Thanks you guys.

best view · 03-09-2022, 09:34 PM

Without the fender in the way and be up there to it has to be easier

03-08-2022, 09:58 PM	#1
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 930	Should I replace front windshield with cab on ground? My new cab has a cracked windshield and my old rusty cab glass is fine, should I try to install the good glass while the good cab is still unmounted on the ground? Or should I wait until it's on the frame? Thank you all.

03-08-2022, 10:03 PM	#2
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,016	Re: Should I replace front windshield with cab on ground? Now on the ground much easier

03-09-2022, 08:44 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: Should I replace front windshield with cab on ground? My $.02, depends on how you are lifting the cabs on and off. If you using a cherry picker or chain hoist, I would wait. Glass adds weight and makes it front heavy. If you are doing the cab swap with a lift, then now is fine. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-09-2022, 09:29 PM	#4
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 930	Re: Should I replace front windshield with cab on ground? Thats a great point--not like I've done it before, it was my first time--but I was having a few balancing issues with the chain hoist, however they were side to side issues, not front to back. Sounds like I'll have to take a chance either way. Thanks you guys.

03-09-2022, 09:34 PM	#5
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,016	Re: Should I replace front windshield with cab on ground? Without the fender in the way and be up there to it has to be easier



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