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mod58 · 01-09-2010, 10:48 PM

When installing a windshield with a seal and trim,Do you put it around the glass and use the rope trick or put the seal on the truck and then install the glass and then the lock? Thanks>>>>>>>>>>

79gmcc15 · 01-09-2010, 11:04 PM

Ive seen both. when I had my windshield replaced 5 years ago, I saw them put the rubber around the cab, then put the windshield in and use a pick type tool and just ran it around the edge of the glass on both sides. then put the lock strip in.

mod58 · 01-09-2010, 11:15 PM

I have put a few in and have allways put the seal on the truck and then put the glass in.But I am having a hard time with this one!New glass and a new seal from LMC,I get it in on the bottom and both sides but am having trouble with the top,Like the glass is to tall but its not,Thanks!

**truckfan** · 01-09-2010, 11:29 PM

its $40 well spent to take it to the glass shop and let them install..

79gmcc15 · 01-10-2010, 12:49 AM

Are you using wd40 or the like? That might help.

01-09-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	windshield install help!! When installing a windshield with a seal and trim,Do you put it around the glass and use the rope trick or put the seal on the truck and then install the glass and then the lock? Thanks>>>>>>>>>>

01-09-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: windshield install help!! Ive seen both. when I had my windshield replaced 5 years ago, I saw them put the rubber around the cab, then put the windshield in and use a pick type tool and just ran it around the edge of the glass on both sides. then put the lock strip in. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

01-09-2010, 11:15 PM	#3
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: windshield install help!! I have put a few in and have allways put the seal on the truck and then put the glass in.But I am having a hard time with this one!New glass and a new seal from LMC,I get it in on the bottom and both sides but am having trouble with the top,Like the glass is to tall but its not,Thanks! Last edited by mod58; 01-09-2010 at 11:16 PM. Reason: spelling

01-09-2010, 11:29 PM	#4
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: windshield install help!! its $40 well spent to take it to the glass shop and let them install.. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

01-10-2010, 12:49 AM	#5
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: windshield install help!! Are you using wd40 or the like? That might help. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

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