![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
YA YA
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Rockledge, Fl
Posts: 1,273
|
Windshield and rear glass removal help
What is the best way to remove the glass or should I have someone come take it out. I'm not too concerned about the windshield glass because it's cracked anyway, however the rear glass is perfect.
__________________
Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NW, WA.
Posts: 1,421
|
Rear window removal. Get a few old thick butter knives from a nearby yardsale, and about 3 flat pieces of wood for wedges, 1"wide x 1/4 thick. Just start wherever the rubber seal is lose and wedge in the wood/knife/wood about 2 inches apart from each other. Keep working your way around and if you hit a tough point go back to the other side. Works great if you have 2 people, one inside and one outside. Just don't get in a hurry, remember it's been sitting here for about 30+ years. I did one in a 1/2 hour, flat screwdrivers will work also but be careful.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
|
if the gasket is dry and cracked and you plan on replacing it /just slice the inside lip off with a utility knife and the window will pop right out, you want somebody on the outside to catch it
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
TOTY 2006
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Magalia CA USA
Posts: 2,270
|
I second the cutting the gasket method.
Works on both front and back glass. Take a utility knife and cut off the inside flange of the gasket about 3/4 - 1 inch in from outer edge. Then after removing the cut part, just push out the glass from the top (with someone else to help hold up the glass) Last edited by John Fabris; 08-15-2005 at 01:11 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
YA YA
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Rockledge, Fl
Posts: 1,273
|
Hey cliff and Boone - actually both gaskets appear to have been replaced not to long ago. Neither are dry rotted or cracking.
__________________
Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
|
well then if you can save it do like the first guy said// my luck was everything i ever got was dry rotted and cracked--- hmmm sounds like most of the women i've been meeting lately
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
YA YA
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Rockledge, Fl
Posts: 1,273
|
ROFLMFAO! If I can great if not oh well.
__________________
Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
|
A large cinder block works well for cracked windshields.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
Posts: 2,061
|
DON'T smash up the windshield with a 2 foot prybar without gloves and a face mask. shatterproof my ass, i'm scarred for life on my hands and luckily not my face. thing is i kept beating it after i was bleeding, not the smartest thing.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
YA YA
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Rockledge, Fl
Posts: 1,273
|
ouch!
My dad said he sat in the middle of the front seat and used his feet to 'help' one out once...lol. However, the front seat is already out so I guess I won't be trying that.
__________________
Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
Posts: 2,061
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada
Posts: 1,455
|
Pick up phone, phone glass company. Wait for them to remove it. That was my process.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
Posts: 2,061
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada
Posts: 1,455
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
![]() Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sterling, Va.
Posts: 5,731
|
Hey Jimbo,
Take a 1/2 piece of rope long enough to go all the way around the glass. From the inside of the truck, start in the corner and pull out the rubber and start stuffing the rope in behind the rubber seal. After you have gone all the way around have someone on the out side of the truck to help secure the glass so it does not fall. Be patient, it works. ![]()
__________________
JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 ![]() http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" ![]() Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 08-16-2005 at 07:55 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|