What's involved with replacing the windshield trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 09-07-2005, 02:54 PM

I would like to replace the ugly chrome trim around the windshield in the seal of my 76 C10. Can anyone tell me if it is as easy as pulling off the old one and pressing in a new one? Is glue and/or and special tool required?

Any info or suggestions are really appreciated.

Thanks!

*iceman7329* · 09-07-2005, 09:24 PM

Thats about all there is to it, but if you take the trim to a glass shop they will do it for about $30 or so.

79Silv4x4 · 09-07-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottH

I would like to replace the ugly chrome trim around the windshield in the seal of my 76 C10. Can anyone tell me if it is as easy as pulling off the old one and pressing in a new one? Is glue and/or and special tool required?

Any info or suggestions are really appreciated.

Thanks!

They make a tool to install it. . . Not sure if you can still get the 'chrome' insert anymore. . .

**N2TRUX** · 09-08-2005, 12:01 AM

I have never done it myself, but I "hear" that it's not too hard with the tool that 79Silv4x4 mentioned. You can buy the insert in chrome or black. I had mine replaced on my 77 last year..

boxrodz · 09-08-2005, 12:04 AM

I had a new chrome insert installed when I had my windshield replaced a couple of years ago. The windshield shop carries the rubber chrome insert in rolls. The dealership also had it for a bit more. It was the last item that was installed. So, you should be able to install it yourself. (They did use a special tool, but you should be able to use a screwdriver or something similar as long as you don't mar the insert. Use some lubricant to help it slide into the channel. Good luck.

useRc10 · 09-08-2005, 12:13 AM

i did it and it was more annoying than anything...some silicone lubricant and a screw driver are all i used...just took some time to get it in without another piece popping out

86swb · 09-08-2005, 12:57 PM

How does it look? I plan on doing the same to mine. But think I will let the glass co. do the work as I will be getting a new windshild also. PO ran the wipers with no rubber.

**ScottH** · 09-08-2005, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

Can anyone tell me more about the tool?

Thanks again.

09-07-2005, 02:54 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	What's involved with replacing the windshield trim? I would like to replace the ugly chrome trim around the windshield in the seal of my 76 C10. Can anyone tell me if it is as easy as pulling off the old one and pressing in a new one? Is glue and/or and special tool required? Any info or suggestions are really appreciated. Thanks!

09-08-2005, 12:01 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I have never done it myself, but I "hear" that it's not too hard with the tool that 79Silv4x4 mentioned. You can buy the insert in chrome or black. I had mine replaced on my 77 last year.. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-08-2005, 12:04 AM	#5
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I had a new chrome insert installed when I had my windshield replaced a couple of years ago. The windshield shop carries the rubber chrome insert in rolls. The dealership also had it for a bit more. It was the last item that was installed. So, you should be able to install it yourself. (They did use a special tool, but you should be able to use a screwdriver or something similar as long as you don't mar the insert. Use some lubricant to help it slide into the channel. Good luck. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

09-08-2005, 12:13 AM	#6
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i did it and it was more annoying than anything...some silicone lubricant and a screw driver are all i used...just took some time to get it in without another piece popping out __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

09-08-2005, 12:57 PM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	How does it look? I plan on doing the same to mine. But think I will let the glass co. do the work as I will be getting a new windshild also. PO ran the wipers with no rubber. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 09-08-2005 at 12:59 PM.

09-07-2005, 09:24 PM	#2
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Thats about all there is to it, but if you take the trim to a glass shop they will do it for about $30 or so.

09-08-2005, 02:15 PM	#8
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Thanks for the info guys. Can anyone tell me more about the tool? Thanks again.

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