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DURG · 12-05-2012, 04:09 PM

What is the best, safest way to remove the stainless trim around the front windshield on my 65 C-10? I will be replacing the windshield and gasket. I also can get another complete set off a parts truck too but don't want to damage it. I had a hard time safely removing some of the trim from my 62 Impala SS and don't want more trouble here. Thanks.

**Corts60** · 12-05-2012, 04:15 PM

I took the whole windshield and gasket out first then removed the trim when I could flex the rubber on the ground.
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markeb01 · 12-05-2012, 04:19 PM

The trim is retained in a slot in the gasket. It can only be installed or removed after the glass is off the cab. To install the trim, the gasket is mounted on the glass and stretched to a relaxed fit. Then the trim is inserted into the slot. If the seal isn't going to be reused, in some applications it's easiest to cut the gasket apart to free the trim.

Never try to remove the trim from a windshield installed in the truck as this will bend and damage the J hook mounting inside the gasket and probably bend the visible part of the trim. When removing the windshield it is recommended to move the joint caps to one side or the other to prevent binding, and they should be left off when installing the windshield and snapped in place as the last step.

**MisterC** · 12-05-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Never try to remove the trim from a windshield installed in the truck as this will bend and damage the J hook mounting inside the gasket and probably bend the visible part of the trim.

Awesome advice, as always, Mark. You just saved my arse!

duallyjams · 12-06-2012, 10:01 AM

If you are replacing the gasket you can use a razor knife to cut out the old one.

kieth · 12-06-2012, 10:06 AM

We just removed the SS windshield trim from a 65 that I bought for chrome trim only....It was so hard we had to just use a razor blade utility knife and cut the rubber from the outside of the windshield, it was sooo brittle we just took what was left out in chunks, had to bust up the old cracked windshield to get it all out without bending the trim....

12-05-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Stainless windshield trim removal technique? What is the best, safest way to remove the stainless trim around the front windshield on my 65 C-10? I will be replacing the windshield and gasket. I also can get another complete set off a parts truck too but don't want to damage it. I had a hard time safely removing some of the trim from my 62 Impala SS and don't want more trouble here. Thanks. __________________ 1962 Impala SS 383 stroker Tremec TKO 600 Black 1965 SWB BBW Fleetside Custom Cab PB Coilover setup Black 2003 100th Anniversary Road King Classic Silver Black

12-05-2012, 04:15 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Stainless windshield trim removal technique? I took the whole windshield and gasket out first then removed the trim when I could flex the rubber on the ground. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-05-2012, 04:19 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Stainless windshield trim removal technique? The trim is retained in a slot in the gasket. It can only be installed or removed after the glass is off the cab. To install the trim, the gasket is mounted on the glass and stretched to a relaxed fit. Then the trim is inserted into the slot. If the seal isn't going to be reused, in some applications it's easiest to cut the gasket apart to free the trim. Never try to remove the trim from a windshield installed in the truck as this will bend and damage the J hook mounting inside the gasket and probably bend the visible part of the trim. When removing the windshield it is recommended to move the joint caps to one side or the other to prevent binding, and they should be left off when installing the windshield and snapped in place as the last step. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

12-06-2012, 10:01 AM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Stainless windshield trim removal technique? If you are replacing the gasket you can use a razor knife to cut out the old one. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#6
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Stainless windshield trim removal technique? We just removed the SS windshield trim from a 65 that I bought for chrome trim only....It was so hard we had to just use a razor blade utility knife and cut the rubber from the outside of the windshield, it was sooo brittle we just took what was left out in chunks, had to bust up the old cracked windshield to get it all out without bending the trim....

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