How to remove and install rear glass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkk · 12-18-2017, 07:03 PM

Hey guys

Fixing to install one piece rear glass in my truck. Need advice on first how to get the slider window out then best way to install the new one piece glass or would it be "safer" to take it to a glass shop don't want to break it.

**mongocanfly** · 12-18-2017, 07:17 PM

its fairly simple..I've done several by myself with no issues...remove the chrome locking strip and use the plastic tool to get under the glass, working your way around and it'll roll right out...I bet utube has a video on it...

bilfman · 12-18-2017, 11:34 PM

Soapy water or wd 40 is also your friend.

RotaryRocketeer · 12-19-2017, 10:48 AM

Just out of curiosity, why do I see everyone ditching the sliding rear glass? I kinda like mine...

**TKCR** · 12-19-2017, 10:58 AM

Here's a few YouTube videos on the subject:

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...uck+rear+glass

Rich84 · 12-19-2017, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotaryRocketeer

Just out of curiosity, why do I see everyone ditching the sliding rear glass? I kinda like mine...

I like mine too..No A/C in my truck. I have an electric one in my 2016 Silverado.

Man With A Gun · 12-19-2017, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotaryRocketeer

Just out of curiosity, why do I see everyone ditching the sliding rear glass? I kinda like mine...

I've had problems in more than one truck where the felt padding under the glass that slides gets all bunched up and the window won't close, leaving your vehicle unsecured.

When I finally get that problem solved I never use the slider window again for fear it will happen again.

Other reasons:
Appearance
Blocks view a little bit
Easier to break into
Leaks when wind-driven rain gets in (I'm in FL on the Gulf Coast)
Costs more
I always have ac so don't need it for cab ventilation

novice · 12-19-2017, 12:08 PM

Little off subject... has anyone installed the flush rear glass conversion from "one piece glass"?

RotaryRocketeer · 12-19-2017, 12:21 PM

The headache rack on my flatbed takes care of the security issue. Usually leave the sliding glass open when parked if it's nice outside. If they want the truck bad enough to break the welds on the frame and remove the bed, they deserve to have it.

Hiluxxulih · 12-19-2017, 10:34 PM

I I just used some heavy gauge electrical wire when I just did mine .

TrailerTrash · 12-20-2017, 12:16 AM

heres some good tips
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=15999.0

4x4chase · 01-01-2018, 01:28 PM

I'm going the opposite direction with mine.

I'll be installing a slider. Anybody need the one piece rear glass?

jkk · 01-01-2018, 02:47 PM

What year is your glass

Pontiac1976 · 01-01-2018, 08:18 PM

Most time if it's old rubber takes about 10 to 12 min take out the back glass and the plain flat glass is faster to get out. So you do not have to break the glass to get in.

4x4chase · 01-02-2018, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkk

what year is your glass

1984

riz · 01-03-2018, 09:24 AM

I'll take it ! I'm ditching my slider too for security reasons...condition?

4x4chase · 01-08-2018, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riz

I'll take it ! I'm ditching my slider too for security reasons...condition?

PM me

Dayton601 · 01-08-2018, 06:33 PM

I was watching one of those youtube videos on the link above, man the guy with the red truck was brutal with that screw driver, looks like a dent each time he pried on it,

12-18-2017, 07:03 PM	#1
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	How to remove and install rear glass Hey guys Fixing to install one piece rear glass in my truck. Need advice on first how to get the slider window out then best way to install the new one piece glass or would it be "safer" to take it to a glass shop don't want to break it.

12-18-2017, 07:17 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: How to remove and install rear glass its fairly simple..I've done several by myself with no issues...remove the chrome locking strip and use the plastic tool to get under the glass, working your way around and it'll roll right out...I bet utube has a video on it... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-18-2017, 11:34 PM	#3
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: How to remove and install rear glass Soapy water or wd 40 is also your friend. __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

12-19-2017, 10:48 AM	#4
RotaryRocketeer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 247	Re: How to remove and install rear glass Just out of curiosity, why do I see everyone ditching the sliding rear glass? I kinda like mine...

12-19-2017, 10:58 AM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: How to remove and install rear glass Here's a few YouTube videos on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...uck+rear+glass __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

12-19-2017, 12:08 PM	#8
novice Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: washington north carolina Posts: 123	Re: How to remove and install rear glass Little off subject... has anyone installed the flush rear glass conversion from "one piece glass"?

12-19-2017, 12:21 PM	#9
RotaryRocketeer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 247	Re: How to remove and install rear glass The headache rack on my flatbed takes care of the security issue. Usually leave the sliding glass open when parked if it's nice outside. If they want the truck bad enough to break the welds on the frame and remove the bed, they deserve to have it.

12-19-2017, 10:34 PM	#10
Hiluxxulih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coos Bay , Oregon Posts: 272	Re: How to remove and install rear glass I I just used some heavy gauge electrical wire when I just did mine . __________________ 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe 4x2 , 305 v8 , 700R4 transmission

12-20-2017, 12:16 AM	#11
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: How to remove and install rear glass heres some good tips http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...?topic=15999.0 __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine

01-01-2018, 01:28 PM	#12
4x4chase Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 37	Re: How to remove and install rear glass I'm going the opposite direction with mine. I'll be installing a slider. Anybody need the one piece rear glass?

01-01-2018, 02:47 PM	#13
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Re: How to remove and install rear glass What year is your glass

01-01-2018, 08:18 PM	#14
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 766	Re: How to remove and install rear glass Most time if it's old rubber takes about 10 to 12 min take out the back glass and the plain flat glass is faster to get out. So you do not have to break the glass to get in. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

01-03-2018, 09:24 AM	#16
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: How to remove and install rear glass I'll take it ! I'm ditching my slider too for security reasons...condition? __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

01-08-2018, 06:33 PM	#18
Dayton601 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dayton Texas Posts: 67	Re: How to remove and install rear glass I was watching one of those youtube videos on the link above, man the guy with the red truck was brutal with that screw driver, looks like a dent each time he pried on it,



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