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louis72truck · 09-01-2008, 04:46 PM

I am trying to install windshield in my 72 truck . It has chrome molding anyone have advise i have tried 2 glass men who cannot get it in.is 67-70 chrome and rubber easier with deep groove

ChevLoRay · 09-01-2008, 05:38 PM

I assume that you don't have it in the truck already, right?

The trim goes in the rubber before the rubber goes into the opening....as I've read/been told. I don't think it's possible to get the trim into the rubber after the rubber is installed into the body.

Oh, welcome to the board from central Arkansas. I've seen some nice looking vehicles in Longview, too. Hope you enjoy the "board".

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-01-2008, 07:17 PM

Ditto on above about trim going in 1st.

louis72truck · 09-01-2008, 07:39 PM

yes IT IS OUT OF THE TRUCK.CHROME JUST POPS OUT WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT IT IN

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-01-2008, 07:57 PM

Make sure the chrome is not bent before installing it. You have to "feed' the chrome in by pushing down on it and pulling the outside part of the seal. Lubing the seal helps, but you will want something that does not dry too fast but can be washed off. We put the small corners in last after the rest of the chrome is installed. Installing the chrome can be frustrating as it will slip out a lot easier then it goes in.

Once the chrome is on the seal, the assembly can be installed using a 3/16" diameter rope and copious amounts of lube on the seal and the windshield frame. Small ropes or strings can cut the rubber easily, larger ropes will take up too much room.

We start with the bottom but some guys start with the top.A good helper makes the job easier.

Jim

ChevLoRay · 09-01-2008, 09:23 PM

I was looking in my '69 shop manual and all I found was a very short note about the replacement of the windshield with the deluxe trim, which said to remove the windshield first, then the trim.

I don't know if you are putting the trim into the rubber before you put it on the glass or not, but from what I have understood, the rubber goes on the glass, then the trim goes into the slot.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-02-2008, 05:38 AM

We put the seal on the windshield first so as to hold the seal in some kind of shape.

Jim

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-02-2008, 06:58 PM

Use soapy water and put the trim into the rubber 1st. Then put windshield in rubber. then use rope to install whole assy into truck

PHAT TONY · 09-02-2008, 10:12 PM

There is 2 types of trim;one needs a rubber with a deeper groove.One style goes above the glass,one below; the difference is the year and soooo many people don't know this(I found out the hard way-trim jumped off and scratched the hood)

09-01-2008, 04:46 PM	#1
louis72truck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: longview texas Posts: 4	windshield help I am trying to install windshield in my 72 truck . It has chrome molding anyone have advise i have tried 2 glass men who cannot get it in.is 67-70 chrome and rubber easier with deep groove

09-01-2008, 05:38 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: windshield help I assume that you don't have it in the truck already, right? The trim goes in the rubber before the rubber goes into the opening....as I've read/been told. I don't think it's possible to get the trim into the rubber after the rubber is installed into the body. Oh, welcome to the board from central Arkansas. I've seen some nice looking vehicles in Longview, too. Hope you enjoy the "board". __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-01-2008, 07:17 PM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: windshield help Ditto on above about trim going in 1st.

09-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#4
louis72truck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: longview texas Posts: 4	Re: windshield help yes IT IS OUT OF THE TRUCK.CHROME JUST POPS OUT WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT IT IN

09-01-2008, 07:57 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: windshield help Make sure the chrome is not bent before installing it. You have to "feed' the chrome in by pushing down on it and pulling the outside part of the seal. Lubing the seal helps, but you will want something that does not dry too fast but can be washed off. We put the small corners in last after the rest of the chrome is installed. Installing the chrome can be frustrating as it will slip out a lot easier then it goes in. Once the chrome is on the seal, the assembly can be installed using a 3/16" diameter rope and copious amounts of lube on the seal and the windshield frame. Small ropes or strings can cut the rubber easily, larger ropes will take up too much room. We start with the bottom but some guys start with the top.A good helper makes the job easier. 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 Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 09-01-2008 at 07:58 PM. Reason: Spelling

09-01-2008, 09:23 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: windshield help I was looking in my '69 shop manual and all I found was a very short note about the replacement of the windshield with the deluxe trim, which said to remove the windshield first, then the trim. I don't know if you are putting the trim into the rubber before you put it on the glass or not, but from what I have understood, the rubber goes on the glass, then the trim goes into the slot. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-01-2008 at 09:24 PM.

09-02-2008, 05:38 AM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: windshield help We put the seal on the windshield first so as to hold the seal in some kind of shape. 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

09-02-2008, 06:58 PM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: windshield help Use soapy water and put the trim into the rubber 1st. Then put windshield in rubber. then use rope to install whole assy into truck

09-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#9
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: windshield help There is 2 types of trim;one needs a rubber with a deeper groove.One style goes above the glass,one below; the difference is the year and soooo many people don't know this(I found out the hard way-trim jumped off and scratched the hood)



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