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**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-14-2003, 08:20 PM

what is the best way to get the crome out of the windshield
gasket. thanks gary

cdowns · 11-14-2003, 08:31 PM

remove the windshield take the gasket off the glass and the chrome comes right out , you cant remove the chrome with the glass installed

junkyardjohn · 11-14-2003, 08:31 PM

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE THE GASKET, THE BEST WAY IS WITH THE WINDSHEILD OUT OF THE TRUCK.

IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT THE GASKET & PLAN ON REPLACING IT ANYWAY, CUT AWAY WITH AN EXACTO-KNIFE OR RAZOR-KNIFE. JOHN

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-14-2003, 08:43 PM

thanks I will take the windshield out first what is the best way to take the windshield out.

da-burb · 11-14-2003, 09:03 PM

The fun way is with a hammer. Second best is to cut the gasket from the inside of the cab. I like to use a hook blade. I have tried to take a windshield out but have never done it without cracking it. Thats why I like the knife. The gasket is old in most cases anyway.

junkyardjohn · 11-14-2003, 09:21 PM

I'M WITH DA-BURB.. IT SEEMS LIKE I'VE BROKEN MORE WINDSHEILDS TAKING THEM OUT, THAN PUTTING THEM IN.

rickh · 11-15-2003, 01:55 AM

When I did my 70, I just busted it out, it had to be replaced anyway. Now when it came time to reinstall and having the experience from my 69, I called safelite. Get this... they charged $17.00 for installation!!!!! I could not belive it! I supplied the gasket, they supplied the windshield. As soon as the service man arrived, he called into the shop and had another guy come out to help. Well they fought for about an hour and decided that the window was not made right and would not fit. They left and retuned in about an hour with a brand new LOFF! It fit perfect and they did not charge me the extra 160 bucks the LOFF cost!
Well as soon as they left I took the hose to it, sure enough it leaked. I called thier shop and with in ten minutes the guys were back. Pulled it out and reinstalled it. Well since then it still leaks but it has a lifetime leak warrenty so someday I am going to take it to their shop and have them fix it but I ma in no hurry, I would not drive it in the rain and have only put 150 miles on it since 1997!
Rick H...

1970blazin · 11-15-2003, 11:54 AM

I took my blazer to safelite also- Beautiful job- great price and lifetime leak warranty!
Diane

junkyarddog1956 · 11-15-2003, 01:26 PM

If I am planning on saving the glass and rubber seal , I spray it inside and out with WD-40 or equivalent , and take my plastic winshield knife and work the rubber from the inside . I start on a outside corner cause you kinda have to keep pressure on it , right in the middle will usually crack the glass . If it has been in there a long time , it may be tuff . Thats my pennies worth .... jyd

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-15-2003, 05:28 PM

thanks junkyarddog
I have one that is allready cracked so I will try that one first
thanks Gary

11-14-2003, 08:20 PM	#1
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	wind shield crome what is the best way to get the crome out of the windshield gasket. thanks gary

11-14-2003, 08:31 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	remove the windshield take the gasket off the glass and the chrome comes right out , you cant remove the chrome with the glass installed __________________ 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

11-14-2003, 08:31 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	IF YOU WANT TO SAVE THE GASKET, THE BEST WAY IS WITH THE WINDSHEILD OUT OF THE TRUCK. IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT THE GASKET & PLAN ON REPLACING IT ANYWAY, CUT AWAY WITH AN EXACTO-KNIFE OR RAZOR-KNIFE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

11-14-2003, 09:03 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	The fun way is with a hammer. Second best is to cut the gasket from the inside of the cab. I like to use a hook blade. I have tried to take a windshield out but have never done it without cracking it. Thats why I like the knife. The gasket is old in most cases anyway. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-14-2003, 09:21 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'M WITH DA-BURB.. IT SEEMS LIKE I'VE BROKEN MORE WINDSHEILDS TAKING THEM OUT, THAN PUTTING THEM IN. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

11-14-2003, 08:43 PM	#4
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	thanks I will take the windshield out first what is the best way to take the windshield out.

11-15-2003, 01:55 AM	#7
rickh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bellevue Nebraska USA Posts: 74	When I did my 70, I just busted it out, it had to be replaced anyway. Now when it came time to reinstall and having the experience from my 69, I called safelite. Get this... they charged $17.00 for installation!!!!! I could not belive it! I supplied the gasket, they supplied the windshield. As soon as the service man arrived, he called into the shop and had another guy come out to help. Well they fought for about an hour and decided that the window was not made right and would not fit. They left and retuned in about an hour with a brand new LOFF! It fit perfect and they did not charge me the extra 160 bucks the LOFF cost! Well as soon as they left I took the hose to it, sure enough it leaked. I called thier shop and with in ten minutes the guys were back. Pulled it out and reinstalled it. Well since then it still leaks but it has a lifetime leak warrenty so someday I am going to take it to their shop and have them fix it but I ma in no hurry, I would not drive it in the rain and have only put 150 miles on it since 1997! Rick H... __________________ Rick H.... 69 C10-CST Wood bed floor full power 70 SWB 425hp HOTROD! Full power 71 C20 Camper Special 402 full power, factory dual tanks with gauge switch. FOR SALE!

11-15-2003, 11:54 AM	#8
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I took my blazer to safelite also- Beautiful job- great price and lifetime leak warranty! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

11-15-2003, 01:26 PM	#9
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	If I am planning on saving the glass and rubber seal , I spray it inside and out with WD-40 or equivalent , and take my plastic winshield knife and work the rubber from the inside . I start on a outside corner cause you kinda have to keep pressure on it , right in the middle will usually crack the glass . If it has been in there a long time , it may be tuff . Thats my pennies worth .... jyd

11-15-2003, 05:28 PM	#10
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	thanks junkyarddog I have one that is allready cracked so I will try that one first thanks Gary

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