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7T1BURB · 08-27-2002, 05:03 PM

Just spent the day removing the original deluxe (SS trim) windshield from the "Meatwagon" (former funeral home Burb). Cut WS gasket from inside and removed the original WS. Better part of day spent preparing the area to acept new WS....down to bare metal and then primer surfacer....tomorrow I will paint the area prior to installing a new WS. The "removed WS" still has the trim on it and I was wondering if any of you had any tips on removing the trim without damaging it??? (I suspect that I'll have to cut the old gasket away from the trim??) Any "gotchas" on installing the new gasket, trim and windshield?? Appreciate any help....Thanks!!

tom hand · 08-27-2002, 05:19 PM

*Take truck to glass shop
*Go eat lunch
*Pick up truck
*Write check

That is the 4 easy steps. I did every thing on my truck including the paint, but the front windshied with the trim is a pain. I put all the other glass black in, but wouldn't mess with the windshield. I got a friend that works in a glass shop to put it in on the side, and he broke the first one. The best bet is to find an old glassman to put it in, because most of these young guys have never put one in. If you are really hardheaded you can do it, but if you break it you will wish you paid a pro.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-27-2002, 05:59 PM

I echo Tom Hand's reply you want be sorry,out of all the trucks that I have built I have always let the glass shop install.
I break,I pay
they break,they pay.
Sound smart to me,go figure.

bigvinnie · 08-27-2002, 06:05 PM

One more vote for having it done by a pro.... I've done several, and the stainless trim makes a difficult job even more of a pain... a reputable glass shop can do this easily.

7T1BURB · 08-27-2002, 07:05 PM

The votes are in ..... off to a PROFESSIONAL glass shop!!! Thanks for your advice.

stllookn · 08-27-2002, 07:22 PM

Hey guys, does that go for the rear window too? Or is it easier than the front glass?

NuBomb · 08-27-2002, 08:33 PM

Just reinforcing the earlier votes. I put mine in about a year ago and I'm now planning on having it redone. Went to the glass shop and the guy there said "I remember when these things came out in 67. Had a hell of a time stopping the leaks. Used to install them for dealerships back then." That was the end. I knew I found the place. Hoping to have it done in a couple of weeks.

Blazer1970 · 08-27-2002, 08:34 PM

If you search this forum, Junkyard John posted an excellent write up on how to install a windshield. If you follow his instructions, you can do it.

*racedvl* · 08-27-2002, 08:37 PM

I installed my rear slider, and it was not too bad.....

Blazer1970 · 08-27-2002, 08:41 PM

Here it is

junkyardjohn sez

Quote:

OH IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH -- FIRST OF ALL,LOOK OVER YOUR WINDSHIELD LIP & MAKE SURE IT'S FLAT,EVEN (INNER SKIN TO OUTER SKIN) & NO SHARP BURRS OR EDGES THAT WILL CUT YOUR GASKET) WORK IT OVER WITH A DIE GRINDER IF NESSESARY,IF YOU POP FOR A GOOD GASKET, LIKE ONE FROM SOFT SEAL, IT'LL GO ALOT EASYER (YOU WON'T BE SORRY ABOUT THE FEW EXTRA BUCKS) FIRST PUT THE GASKET ON THE WINDSHIELD, (#2) PUT THE STAINLESS TRIM IN THE GASKET,(#3) SRAY SILICONE IN THE WINDSHIELD GROOVE OF THE GASKET,(#4) PUT 1" MASKING TAPE, IN ABOUT 12 SPOTS, ABOUT 6" LONG, HOLDING THE GASKET WITH THE TRIM ALREADY INSTALLED TO THE WINDSHEILD,(#5) PUT 3/16" OR 1/4" ROPE AROUND THE WINDSHEILD LIP GROOVE IN THE GASKET,STARTING AT THE BOTTOM CENTER & LEAVING ABOUT 18 " TAG ENDS STICKING OUT IN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE.(#6) YOU & A HELPER SET THE BOTTOM OF THE GASKET ON THE LIP, & PUT THE WINDSHEILD IN POSITION.(#7) GENTLY PULL THE ROPE THRU, AS YOUR HELPER PUSHES,& SLAPS WITH AN OPEN PALM OF HAND, FROM THE OUTSIDE,(#8) A SMALL HOOK REALLY HELPS AT THIS POINT TO HELP PULL THE GASKET INTO PLACE, PULL THE ROPE ALL THE WAY AROUND.(#9) WITH THE GASKET & W/S FULLY INSTALLED, UNDO THE TAPE & PULL IT THRU THE GASKET TO CAB SEAL, (IT'LL COME OUT) LET IT SET IN THE SUN ALL DAY FOR THE GASKET TO SETTLE IN. IF DONE PROPERLY, IT WONT LEAK SO YOU WONT NEED ANY SEALANT. IF YOU RUN INTO ANY PROBLEMS, START OVER. NOT THAT TOUGH.

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junkyardjohn

NuBomb · 08-27-2002, 09:05 PM

After talking to the guy at the glass shop, I'm convinced I was sent the wrong gasket. I bought a gasket from GM, but I could never keep the chrome in the groove while trying to do the rope method. I had an experienced bodyman working with me, but he said the new windshield was about to crack. I'm sure it can be done exactly how Junkyard John said, but I still plan on having a professional redo mine. After all the work it ended up leaking between the gasket and the glass. I'm just gonna chalk it up to experience and have it done right.

junkyardjohn · 08-27-2002, 09:15 PM

OH IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH. JUST BE PATIENT & DON'T FORCE IT. NO MAJIC INVOLVED. LOL

NuBomb · 08-27-2002, 09:26 PM

Majic ----- no. Profanities------YES!

08-27-2002, 05:03 PM	#1
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	Windshield Installation Tips/Help Just spent the day removing the original deluxe (SS trim) windshield from the "Meatwagon" (former funeral home Burb). Cut WS gasket from inside and removed the original WS. Better part of day spent preparing the area to acept new WS....down to bare metal and then primer surfacer....tomorrow I will paint the area prior to installing a new WS. The "removed WS" still has the trim on it and I was wondering if any of you had any tips on removing the trim without damaging it??? (I suspect that I'll have to cut the old gasket away from the trim??) Any "gotchas" on installing the new gasket, trim and windshield?? Appreciate any help....Thanks!!

08-27-2002, 09:05 PM	#11
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	After talking to the guy at the glass shop, I'm convinced I was sent the wrong gasket. I bought a gasket from GM, but I could never keep the chrome in the groove while trying to do the rope method. I had an experienced bodyman working with me, but he said the new windshield was about to crack. I'm sure it can be done exactly how Junkyard John said, but I still plan on having a professional redo mine. After all the work it ended up leaking between the gasket and the glass. I'm just gonna chalk it up to experience and have it done right. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-27-2002, 09:15 PM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	OH IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH. JUST BE PATIENT & DON'T FORCE IT. NO MAJIC INVOLVED. LOL __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-27-2002, 09:26 PM	#13
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Majic ----- no. Profanities------YES! __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-27-2002, 05:19 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Take truck to glass shop Go eat lunch Pick up truck Write check That is the 4 easy steps. I did every thing on my truck including the paint, but the front windshied with the trim is a pain. I put all the other glass black in, but wouldn't mess with the windshield. I got a friend that works in a glass shop to put it in on the side, and he broke the first one. The best bet is to find an old glassman to put it in, because most of these young guys have never put one in. If you are really hardheaded you can do it, but if you break it you will wish you paid a pro. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-27-2002, 05:59 PM	#3
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,745	windsheild istalation I echo Tom Hand's reply you want be sorry,out of all the trucks that I have built I have always let the glass shop install. I break,I pay they break,they pay. Sound smart to me,go figure. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-27-2002, 06:05 PM	#4
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	One more vote for having it done by a pro.... I've done several, and the stainless trim makes a difficult job even more of a pain... a reputable glass shop can do this easily. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

08-27-2002, 07:05 PM	#5
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	The votes are in ..... off to a PROFESSIONAL glass shop!!! Thanks for your advice.

08-27-2002, 07:22 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Hey guys, does that go for the rear window too? Or is it easier than the front glass? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-27-2002, 08:33 PM	#7
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Just reinforcing the earlier votes. I put mine in about a year ago and I'm now planning on having it redone. Went to the glass shop and the guy there said "I remember when these things came out in 67. Had a hell of a time stopping the leaks. Used to install them for dealerships back then." That was the end. I knew I found the place. Hoping to have it done in a couple of weeks. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman. Last edited by NuBomb; 08-27-2002 at 09:06 PM.

08-27-2002, 08:34 PM	#8
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	If you search this forum, Junkyard John posted an excellent write up on how to install a windshield. If you follow his instructions, you can do it. __________________ Tim

08-27-2002, 08:37 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I installed my rear slider, and it was not too bad.....



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