Windshield install - gambled, and lost! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nosto · 10-16-2002, 01:07 PM

Yeah, yeah, I know.
Let the pro do it. Had the phone in my hand to call, and thought, how tough could it be.... it's the plain, non-chrome trim version. What have I got to lose? I did my F-100 and TR6 windshields no problem, and I popped the small rear glass in last week, no problem.

Got new (Chevy Duty) gasket and old, slightly delaminating windshield, rope, soap and window stick. Followed 'junkyardjohn's' instructions from a few months back. Worked the bottom in first, started up the sides and .... 'CRACK' the whole lower corner has a neat little line in it.

Now that I've stopped cussin', it's time to make that phone call....... heck, I really wanted a new windshield anyhow.

BTW: Just looked at LMC's instructions for installation:
1. Fit your new window rubber to your cab first, then install the window glass.
HUH? Has anyone tried it this way...Successfully?

10-16-2002, 01:07 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Windshield install - gambled, and lost! Yeah, yeah, I know. Let the pro do it. Had the phone in my hand to call, and thought, how tough could it be.... it's the plain, non-chrome trim version. What have I got to lose? I did my F-100 and TR6 windshields no problem, and I popped the small rear glass in last week, no problem. Got new (Chevy Duty) gasket and old, slightly delaminating windshield, rope, soap and window stick. Followed 'junkyardjohn's' instructions from a few months back. Worked the bottom in first, started up the sides and .... 'CRACK' the whole lower corner has a neat little line in it. Now that I've stopped cussin', it's time to make that phone call....... heck, I really wanted a new windshield anyhow. BTW: Just looked at LMC's instructions for installation: 1. Fit your new window rubber to your cab first, then install the window glass. HUH? Has anyone tried it this way...Successfully? __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

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