Installing Windshield & Chrome - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cgster · 11-28-2016, 12:18 PM

About to the point of needing to get my rear and front window put back in my truck. I have the rubber and glass and the chrome. I will get safelite or someone to put the windshield back in. My question is, does the chrome need to be put on the windshield before the windshield is put back in the truck or does it matter? Thanks.

davepl · 11-28-2016, 01:30 PM

Chrome (stainless steel, technically) gets installed into the rubber seal AFTER the seal is on the windshield but BEFORE the windshield is installed. So the glass, rubber, and trim is installed as a pre-assembled unit.

It CANNOT be added after, if that's what you were wondering.

cgster · 11-28-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Chrome (stainless steel, technically) gets installed into the rubber seal AFTER the seal is on the windshield but BEFORE the windshield is installed. So the glass, rubber, and trim is installed as a pre-assembled unit.

It CANNOT be added after, if that's what you were wondering.

Thats what I needed to know. Thanks for the help!

Shinysideup · 11-28-2016, 02:58 PM

Dont let em talk you out of the trim when they aren"t able to install the unit. Find an old timer if you arent comfortable doing it yourself.

Eastonspeedworks · 11-28-2016, 03:30 PM

Once you get it all on the glass let it sit for a day or two to relax then you have less chance of the chrome lifting out during installation it's really no big deal just keep an eye on the top corners of the windshield they seem to be the only spot to come out in my experience

cdowns · 11-28-2016, 05:04 PM

makin sure you have the right rubber for the right trim is essential

cgster · 11-29-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

makin sure you have the right rubber for the right trim is essential

Which rubber do I need if I have the Chrome(stainless steel) trim? I purchased the deluxe cab rubber at Truckandcarshop. The only choices were deluxe cab and standard cab. Was the deluxe correct? Thanks.

frenchy51 · 11-29-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cgster

Which rubber do I need if I have the Chrome(stainless steel) trim? I purchased the deluxe cab rubber at Truckandcarshop. The only choices were deluxe cab and standard cab. Was the deluxe correct? Thanks.

I've done the OEM trim using "Precision" rubber. I've found it's the best out there the hard way.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-29-2016, 10:40 AM

If you are using aftermarket trim it likely will not fit. OEM trim is an easy install. See my thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484773

Good luck.

11-28-2016, 12:18 PM	#1
cgster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 328	Installing Windshield & Chrome About to the point of needing to get my rear and front window put back in my truck. I have the rubber and glass and the chrome. I will get safelite or someone to put the windshield back in. My question is, does the chrome need to be put on the windshield before the windshield is put back in the truck or does it matter? Thanks.

11-28-2016, 01:30 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Installing Windshield & Chrome Chrome (stainless steel, technically) gets installed into the rubber seal AFTER the seal is on the windshield but BEFORE the windshield is installed. So the glass, rubber, and trim is installed as a pre-assembled unit. It CANNOT be added after, if that's what you were wondering. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-28-2016, 02:58 PM	#4
Shinysideup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ocala,Fl Posts: 733	Re: Installing Windshield & Chrome Dont let em talk you out of the trim when they aren"t able to install the unit. Find an old timer if you arent comfortable doing it yourself.

11-28-2016, 03:30 PM	#5
Eastonspeedworks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Evanston Posts: 192	Re: Installing Windshield & Chrome Once you get it all on the glass let it sit for a day or two to relax then you have less chance of the chrome lifting out during installation it's really no big deal just keep an eye on the top corners of the windshield they seem to be the only spot to come out in my experience

11-28-2016, 05:04 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Installing Windshield & Chrome makin sure you have the right rubber for the right trim is essential __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-29-2016, 10:40 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: Installing Windshield & Chrome If you are using aftermarket trim it likely will not fit. OEM trim is an easy install. See my thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484773 Good luck. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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