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04-26-2008, 07:21 PM
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Front Window install
So I have a new window seal and a new window. I can't seem to be able to get the window in? Can someone tell me the steps on installing a front window in a 71 GMC? I have even enlisted a pro window guy and he can't get it in either.
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04-26-2008, 07:26 PM
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Re: Front Window install
you talkin about the windshield?? if so its gonna take 2 people prolly to install it. you need a windshield "rope" to install them
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04-26-2008, 07:30 PM
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Re: Front Window install
haven't done it yet but I do remember seeing guys use a lot of dish soap and rope to assist with getting the seal in...
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04-26-2008, 07:33 PM
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Re: Front Window install
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04-26-2008, 07:33 PM
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Re: Front Window install
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Check these threads out.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=windshield http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=windshield http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=windshield LockDoc
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04-26-2008, 07:46 PM
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Re: Front Window install
I just did mine two weeks ago. The rope around the weather stripping trick works great. I did it alone in about 2 hours.
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04-27-2008, 12:44 AM
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Re: Front Window install
If you have the one with the stainless steel in it they are extremely hard. The glass shop did mine three times and it still has some wrinkles in the rubber. They claim they will go away as the new rubber shrinks.
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04-27-2008, 01:00 AM
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Re: Front Window install
I tapped my in with a hammer...
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04-27-2008, 03:50 AM
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Re: Front Window install
Top with the square corners goes in first, it can be done the other way but you will stretch the pi## out of the rubber. Top in first, then do the rope thing.
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04-27-2008, 04:36 AM
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Re: Front Window install
I used parachute cord for installing mine, and LOTS of dish soap. Slick trick, hahahaha. Good luck, you'll get it done.
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04-27-2008, 02:46 PM
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Re: Front Window install
I had to do bodywork around the opening and I wonder if I have made it to small? I didn't think so at the time but now I worry! I am going to try and make a template out of cardboard and see if it is a size thing!
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