Windshield installation

[apachebeer]

Ok I got my old '67 windshield out, rubber was so hard I had to cut the seal to get it out. I have my new rubber seal and the jam is repainted. So how do I get the glass in. Mine has the chrome trim ring. Do I put the trim on first? I recall seeing one installed years ago with a rope in the groove they pulled out as the seal edge slipped over the edge of the windshield.

[RicksTrucks]

Trim in first, then use the rope

[GMCPaul]

Remove original windshield by cutting rubber on inside all the way around and push out and dispose ( far nicer than trying to pry it out with hole seal intact and it breaking and making a mess to clean )
After originals removed thoroughly clean flange inside and out where rubber seal rests and file off sharp edges to avoid tearing new rubber on install.
Here's for those with the stainless steel trim in seal:
Install trim in rubber seal and make sure its fully seated in its groove then install rubber on glass and again make sure trim stayed fully seated in seal, then install windshield. Deluxe windshield seal with trim always use a 71-72 seal with 71-72 SS trim, and 67-70 always use a 67-70 seal with deluxe trim.

Have new seal in a very warm area so is extremely pliable, lay new windshield face down on carpet or similar material and apply weatherstrip to glass, place a chalk line string ( available at Ace Hardware, Menards , Lowes, etc... ) in channel of weatherstrip where cab flange sits when installed leaving a small loop sticking out at the top center of rubber and other 2 ends of string sticking out bottom center, tape the top string loop and the ends of string at bottom in place to hold, then apply thin coating of vaseline to inside edge of weatherstrip that will be exposed on inside of cab when installed, coat cab flange opening with windshield chaulk and get assistance to lift windshield and place windshield in place from outside postioning upper angled corners in opening first then have someone inside cab begin pulling chalk string loop on one side of loop towards top corner while assistant outside cab applies light pressure to glass following progress of person in cab pulling the string, then work the opposite side top, then work string down either side, then pull center 2 ends towards outside bottom corners one side at a time. I find it works best when doing center bottom towards outer corner to grab end of string I worked from top down with one hand to prevent it from moving then I pull the end sticking out at bottom towards the corner, after seal is fully installed apply weatherstrip cement under outside edge of seal, then wipe down exposed area of seal inside and out to remove any vaseline or caulk on seal with acetone on a rag.
Slow and easy and a warm enviroment are the best when doing install.
GMCPaul

[greasemonkey]

My dad and I put in my sliding back window using the rope, it was a huge pain. I ended up calling a pro to put in the front one so I wouldn't break it, and he did a great job (27 year veteran glassman). He did it the way GMCPaul described.

[OhioDan]

Just had an ordeal with Safelite Glass with a windshield. Safelite glass was to big, and had to order another windshield.( Wilkington? ) Said it was OEM? Anyhow, they got the glass in and the seal was puckered/wrinkled at the top on both sides. The installer said that was because of the aftermarket seal. " Now, if you'd had an OEM seal, it would be fine". Famous last words. Blame the product for lack of ability. I just can't believe that all these nice trucks running around have this problem? Made them come and get the windshield today. Supposed to get my money back in 7-10 days? Anyone close to I-70? I-75 in Ohio know how to put them in? I don't. HELP! Sure could use some help or assistance.

[Blue85]

I just let my bodyman install the winshield in my ride, said it was PITA.

[apachebeer]

Thanks to all and especially GMCPaul for the detailed instructions. It will be easy to find a warm place to soften the rubber up this weekend, we are supposed to have record high temps (over 110) this weekend in Phoenix.
Apachebeer