Installing new windshield Problem!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72addict · 06-24-2002, 01:00 AM

Could not get the stainless trim to stay in the gasket off the window, then I tried putting gasket on glass and then putting stainless on it, then I finally put window in truck and tried to put stainless on. I have installed one before by putting stainless on before putting window in- no problem. Maybe I got the wrong deluxe gasket? Are all 67-72 windshield gaskets the same? Thanks for the help.

Solver · 06-24-2002, 01:16 AM

I just went through this also. The chrome trim for 71-72 has a short narrow lip and the 67-70 has a real deep lip that goes down below windshield so there is a difference in the two seals.Also I am sure you must put trim on before window install.

scott's69 · 06-24-2002, 01:35 AM

I had the same problems. Had to try different window rubber and you must install trim before you put it in truck!! It may take some elbow grease but after sitting truck out in sun for several days gasket and trim settle into place. Good Luck....be patient!!!

Huck · 06-24-2002, 07:26 AM

Paul, LMC recommends that you mount the seal with the stainless trim into the frame before you attempt to actually install the glass. I've tried every know method the world has ever created and gave up. Called in a service who for $90. would install. They broke my good windshield, and ruined the new rubber seal. Next day they came back with a new windshield (from Mexico) and worked on it---bent the stainless but finally got the glass in. The end result is a new windshield, old rubber, bent stainless and it sticks out on the drivers side. They used the rope trick, wd40, soap, etc. By the way, the sob still leaks too.
I've got another one to do and will wait to see how you progress before I attempt it. Several years ago I had one done and the guy did it by himself in about 20 minutes. I should have paid closer attention!!! Good luck and let us know how you did it.

68 Suburban · 06-24-2002, 07:39 AM

Sounds like a pain in the arse! If I ever have to replace a windshield, I think I will let the professionals deal with it.

junkyardjohn · 06-24-2002, 11:26 AM

OH IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH -- FIRST OF ALL,LOOK OVER YOUR WINDSHIELD LIP & MAKE SURE IT'S FLAT,EVEN (INNER SKIN TO OUTER SKIN) & NO SHARP BURRS OR EDGES THAT WILL CUT YOUR GASKET) WORK IT OVER WITH A DIE GRINDER IF NESSESARY,IF YOU POP FOR A GOOD GASKET, LIKE ONE FROM SOFT SEAL, IT'LL GO ALOT EASYER (YOU WON'T BE SORRY ABOUT THE FEW EXTRA BUCKS) FIRST PUT THE GASKET ON THE WINDSHIELD, (#2) PUT THE STAINLESS TRIM IN THE GASKET,(#3) SRAY SILICONE IN THE WINDSHIELD GROOVE OF THE GASKET,(#4) PUT 1" MASKING TAPE, IN ABOUT 12 SPOTS, ABOUT 6" LONG, HOLDING THE GASKET WITH THE TRIM ALREADY INSTALLED TO THE WINDSHEILD,(#5) PUT 3/16" OR 1/4" ROPE AROUND THE WINDSHEILD LIP GROOVE IN THE GASKET,STARTING AT THE BOTTOM CENTER & LEAVING ABOUT 18 " TAG ENDS STICKING OUT IN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE.(#6) YOU & A HELPER SET THE BOTTOM OF THE GASKET ON THE LIP, & PUT THE WINDSHEILD IN POSITION.(#7) GENTLY PULL THE ROPE THRU, AS YOUR HELPER PUSHES,& SLAPS WITH AN OPEN PALM OF HAND, FROM THE OUTSIDE,(#8) A SMALL HOOK REALLY HELPS AT THIS POINT TO HELP PULL THE GASKET INTO PLACE, PULL THE ROPE ALL THE WAY AROUND.(#9) WITH THE GASKET & W/S FULLY INSTALLED, UNDO THE TAPE & PULL IT THRU THE GASKET TO CAB SEAL, (IT'LL COME OUT) LET IT SET IN THE SUN ALL DAY FOR THE GASKET TO SETTLE IN. IF DONE PROPERLY, IT WONT LEAK SO YOU WONT NEED ANY SEALANT. IF YOU RUN INTO ANY PROBLEMS, START OVER. NOT THAT TOUGH.

junkyardjohn · 06-24-2002, 05:27 PM

ttt

NuBomb · 06-25-2002, 10:51 PM

I had the same exact problem with mine. I bought a windshield gasket from general motors and asked for my year. I couldn't get the chrome to stay in to save my life. We finally put the windshield in and put pieces of paint paddles to stretch out the gasket for the chrome trim. On a sunny day I put the chrome trim in using soap and little picks. I promised myself I would take mine to a shop if it ever needs another windshield, but I printed Junkyard John's instructions since I'll probably break that promise in the near future. Thanks Junkyard.

junkyardjohn · 06-26-2002, 12:58 AM

HEY NO PROBLEM - AFTER YOU PUT A COUPLE IN, & GET THE HANG OF IT, IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE. JUST DON'T GET FRUSTRATED, & TRY TO FORCE SOMETHING. IF I CAN DO IT -- ANYONE CAN. LOL

06-24-2002, 01:00 AM	#1
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Installing new windshield Problem!! Could not get the stainless trim to stay in the gasket off the window, then I tried putting gasket on glass and then putting stainless on it, then I finally put window in truck and tried to put stainless on. I have installed one before by putting stainless on before putting window in- no problem. Maybe I got the wrong deluxe gasket? Are all 67-72 windshield gaskets the same? Thanks for the help. __________________ 1957 Cameo

06-24-2002, 01:16 AM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I just went through this also. The chrome trim for 71-72 has a short narrow lip and the 67-70 has a real deep lip that goes down below windshield so there is a difference in the two seals.Also I am sure you must put trim on before window install. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

06-24-2002, 01:35 AM	#3
scott's69 WORTHLESS CRUISERS Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 237	I had the same problems. Had to try different window rubber and you must install trim before you put it in truck!! It may take some elbow grease but after sitting truck out in sun for several days gasket and trim settle into place. Good Luck....be patient!!! __________________ Scott Hammond Lancaster, SC 1969 Chevy2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 Chevy 1972 SWB 454 If you don't live for something, then you'll die for nothing. www.xclusive-images.com

06-24-2002, 07:26 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Paul, LMC recommends that you mount the seal with the stainless trim into the frame before you attempt to actually install the glass. I've tried every know method the world has ever created and gave up. Called in a service who for $90. would install. They broke my good windshield, and ruined the new rubber seal. Next day they came back with a new windshield (from Mexico) and worked on it---bent the stainless but finally got the glass in. The end result is a new windshield, old rubber, bent stainless and it sticks out on the drivers side. They used the rope trick, wd40, soap, etc. By the way, the sob still leaks too. I've got another one to do and will wait to see how you progress before I attempt it. Several years ago I had one done and the guy did it by himself in about 20 minutes. I should have paid closer attention!!! Good luck and let us know how you did it.

06-24-2002, 07:39 AM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Sounds like a pain in the arse! If I ever have to replace a windshield, I think I will let the professionals deal with it. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-24-2002, 11:26 AM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	OH IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH -- FIRST OF ALL,LOOK OVER YOUR WINDSHIELD LIP & MAKE SURE IT'S FLAT,EVEN (INNER SKIN TO OUTER SKIN) & NO SHARP BURRS OR EDGES THAT WILL CUT YOUR GASKET) WORK IT OVER WITH A DIE GRINDER IF NESSESARY,IF YOU POP FOR A GOOD GASKET, LIKE ONE FROM SOFT SEAL, IT'LL GO ALOT EASYER (YOU WON'T BE SORRY ABOUT THE FEW EXTRA BUCKS) FIRST PUT THE GASKET ON THE WINDSHIELD, (#2) PUT THE STAINLESS TRIM IN THE GASKET,(#3) SRAY SILICONE IN THE WINDSHIELD GROOVE OF THE GASKET,(#4) PUT 1" MASKING TAPE, IN ABOUT 12 SPOTS, ABOUT 6" LONG, HOLDING THE GASKET WITH THE TRIM ALREADY INSTALLED TO THE WINDSHEILD,(#5) PUT 3/16" OR 1/4" ROPE AROUND THE WINDSHEILD LIP GROOVE IN THE GASKET,STARTING AT THE BOTTOM CENTER & LEAVING ABOUT 18 " TAG ENDS STICKING OUT IN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE.(#6) YOU & A HELPER SET THE BOTTOM OF THE GASKET ON THE LIP, & PUT THE WINDSHEILD IN POSITION.(#7) GENTLY PULL THE ROPE THRU, AS YOUR HELPER PUSHES,& SLAPS WITH AN OPEN PALM OF HAND, FROM THE OUTSIDE,(#8) A SMALL HOOK REALLY HELPS AT THIS POINT TO HELP PULL THE GASKET INTO PLACE, PULL THE ROPE ALL THE WAY AROUND.(#9) WITH THE GASKET & W/S FULLY INSTALLED, UNDO THE TAPE & PULL IT THRU THE GASKET TO CAB SEAL, (IT'LL COME OUT) LET IT SET IN THE SUN ALL DAY FOR THE GASKET TO SETTLE IN. IF DONE PROPERLY, IT WONT LEAK SO YOU WONT NEED ANY SEALANT. IF YOU RUN INTO ANY PROBLEMS, START OVER. NOT THAT TOUGH. __________________ 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

06-24-2002, 05:27 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	ttt __________________ 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

06-25-2002, 10:51 PM	#8
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I had the same exact problem with mine. I bought a windshield gasket from general motors and asked for my year. I couldn't get the chrome to stay in to save my life. We finally put the windshield in and put pieces of paint paddles to stretch out the gasket for the chrome trim. On a sunny day I put the chrome trim in using soap and little picks. I promised myself I would take mine to a shop if it ever needs another windshield, but I printed Junkyard John's instructions since I'll probably break that promise in the near future. Thanks Junkyard. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

06-26-2002, 12:58 AM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	HEY NO PROBLEM - AFTER YOU PUT A COUPLE IN, & GET THE HANG OF IT, IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE. JUST DON'T GET FRUSTRATED, & TRY TO FORCE SOMETHING. IF I CAN DO IT -- ANYONE CAN. LOL __________________ 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



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