Front Window Trim SUCKS! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SactoJim** · 08-02-2007, 01:05 PM

Looking at some previous posts, it seems like this is somewhat of a common problem (getting front window in with stainless trim).

After trying myself, I decided to call a "professional". He was going to charge $85 to come out and install the glass with trim and claimed he's done many...NO PROBLEM....I thought it was a little spendy, but I was tired of dicking with it!

What I ended up with from the "professional" is an installed window with just the top piece of stainless installed. He seems to think I may have the wrong pieces, but the trim has the shallow flange (mine"s a 72) and I'm not sure how to ident the rubber, but I figure if the top trim is in and staying it should be correct. The stuff is new and from the Truck & Car Shop and I rechecked the part numbers.

The window guy claimed he has installed the trim after the window was installed on other trucks, so I figure I will dick with it some more. The good news is he didn't charge me anything.

QUESTION: has anyone else had any success with trim installation after window is already installed?

...or will I have to visit 3 or 4 more "professionals" before I find the right guy that can do the job?

Orange · 08-02-2007, 03:05 PM

I've had quite a problem with it myself.
I am hoping that I have finally found someone that can do it.

This will be my second full set of trim and rubber on the front, and new windshield.

DLB

Rickey · 08-02-2007, 03:59 PM

I was told that you place the rubber on the windshield then the trim. Then thay all go into the frame together.

byrd · 08-02-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickey

I was told that you place the rubber on the windshield then the trim. Then thay all go into the frame together.

MisterE72 · 08-02-2007, 05:08 PM

I returned my stainless trimmed kit for solid rubber kit after reading about "professionals" bending the stainless trim and not warrantying damage

. My friend Jamie had that happen at two places. Hew finnaly went with all rubber. Hopefully you'll have better luck.

Sammy · 08-02-2007, 10:41 PM

Trim gets installed in the rubber & on the windshield before installing in the frame. It took three of us to do it. Two outside, one inside the cab. Used a nylon fish stringer & vasoline & tape. We done two trucks with trim windshield & rear windows. Took 30-40 min average on the windshields and 15-20 on the rears. Most important factors to check is proper rubber depth for the trim you have. We bent none of the trim.

scott's69 · 08-02-2007, 10:47 PM

I done the same thing SAMMY done.

72armyswbtruck · 08-03-2007, 12:07 AM

Getting ready to do it and man I know that it will be a total pain in the A$$

**SactoJim** · 08-03-2007, 01:01 AM

Sammy & Scotts69

You guys are a tad far from me, but if you start driving now, you'll all be done here by Saturday.

I'll done get to the store and get refreshments and you can show me how to get it.........done!

Brad · 08-03-2007, 01:19 AM

I'll be watching this thread closely since I want trim now and have a real nice complete set in the shed.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-03-2007, 05:09 AM

Sammy,

How do you get the chrome into the rubber seal?

We had good luck with our local glass installer for years and then the company was sold to a new owner. It took the new owner one week of installation time, (every day) to install the last windshield. After that experience, we decided to install the front windshield ourselves to avoid the hassle, (rear windows with chrome trime are no problem for us).

At this time we are stuck as we cannot get the chrome to go into the seal. The seal is for a 72 which should fit the 72 chrome, (the 72 chrome has a shorter retention part than the older trucks). The windshield is out with the seal on it.

Any suggestions on getting the trim in place would be appreciated.

Jim

08-02-2007, 01:05 PM	#1
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Front Window Trim SUCKS! Looking at some previous posts, it seems like this is somewhat of a common problem (getting front window in with stainless trim). After trying myself, I decided to call a "professional". He was going to charge $85 to come out and install the glass with trim and claimed he's done many...NO PROBLEM....I thought it was a little spendy, but I was tired of dicking with it! What I ended up with from the "professional" is an installed window with just the top piece of stainless installed. He seems to think I may have the wrong pieces, but the trim has the shallow flange (mine"s a 72) and I'm not sure how to ident the rubber, but I figure if the top trim is in and staying it should be correct. The stuff is new and from the Truck & Car Shop and I rechecked the part numbers. The window guy claimed he has installed the trim after the window was installed on other trucks, so I figure I will dick with it some more. The good news is he didn't charge me anything. QUESTION: has anyone else had any success with trim installation after window is already installed? ...or will I have to visit 3 or 4 more "professionals" before I find the right guy that can do the job? __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread Last edited by SactoJim; 08-02-2007 at 01:05 PM.

08-02-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! I've had quite a problem with it myself. I am hoping that I have finally found someone that can do it. This will be my second full set of trim and rubber on the front, and new windshield. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

08-02-2007, 03:59 PM	#3
Rickey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kaufman TX Posts: 160	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! I was told that you place the rubber on the windshield then the trim. Then thay all go into the frame together.

08-02-2007, 05:08 PM	#5
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! I returned my stainless trimmed kit for solid rubber kit after reading about "professionals" bending the stainless trim and not warrantying damage . My friend Jamie had that happen at two places. Hew finnaly went with all rubber. Hopefully you'll have better luck.

08-02-2007, 10:41 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! Trim gets installed in the rubber & on the windshield before installing in the frame. It took three of us to do it. Two outside, one inside the cab. Used a nylon fish stringer & vasoline & tape. We done two trucks with trim windshield & rear windows. Took 30-40 min average on the windshields and 15-20 on the rears. Most important factors to check is proper rubber depth for the trim you have. We bent none of the trim. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

08-02-2007, 10:47 PM	#7
scott's69 WORTHLESS CRUISERS Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 237	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! I done the same thing SAMMY done. __________________ Scott Hammond Lancaster, SC 1969 Chevy2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 Chevy 1972 SWB 454 If you don't live for something, then you'll die for nothing. www.xclusive-images.com

08-03-2007, 12:07 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! Getting ready to do it and man I know that it will be a total pain in the A$$ __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-03-2007, 01:01 AM	#9
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! Sammy & Scotts69 You guys are a tad far from me, but if you start driving now, you'll all be done here by Saturday. I'll done get to the store and get refreshments and you can show me how to get it.........done! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-03-2007, 01:19 AM	#10
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! I'll be watching this thread closely since I want trim now and have a real nice complete set in the shed. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-03-2007, 05:09 AM	#11
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Front Window Trim SUCKS! Sammy, How do you get the chrome into the rubber seal? We had good luck with our local glass installer for years and then the company was sold to a new owner. It took the new owner one week of installation time, (every day) to install the last windshield. After that experience, we decided to install the front windshield ourselves to avoid the hassle, (rear windows with chrome trime are no problem for us). At this time we are stuck as we cannot get the chrome to go into the seal. The seal is for a 72 which should fit the 72 chrome, (the 72 chrome has a shorter retention part than the older trucks). The windshield is out with the seal on it. Any suggestions on getting the trim in place would be appreciated. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC



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