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**Nima** · 04-26-2007, 12:14 AM

Well, the front window went in after 1/2 hrs of trying. Thanks to the tips which I found in this site. The rear window seems to be different story. No luck after 2 hours. I have small rear window. I bought a new one with new seal from LMC. The seal is a little loose around the window (is it suppose to be?). I have problem to get it in the window frame on the cab. I mean I can't get it over the lipe of the window opening on the cab. By the way is The rear window suppose to go in from the top or bottom

Thanks.

itsmike2k · 04-26-2007, 01:41 AM

I have a large window and i start by putting a 1/4 or so cord in the grove around the window crossing at the bottom, spray some silicone around the cab opening and the rubber. Then i put the bottom of the window in and sttart pulling the cord. it helps to have someone pushig on the window as you pull the cord. When i get to the corners it usually takes some finess. Make sure when you pull the cord you dont pull the other end of the cord into the rubber. Hope this helps..

Mike

**Nima** · 04-26-2007, 10:46 AM

thanks Mike. That was what I tried to do. I placed the front one like that and it worked well but for the small rear one I am having hard time to get it close to the opening on the cab. I guess I just have to play with it more

Nima.

04-26-2007, 12:14 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Needs tips for installing rear window Well, the front window went in after 1/2 hrs of trying. Thanks to the tips which I found in this site. The rear window seems to be different story. No luck after 2 hours. I have small rear window. I bought a new one with new seal from LMC. The seal is a little loose around the window (is it suppose to be?). I have problem to get it in the window frame on the cab. I mean I can't get it over the lipe of the window opening on the cab. By the way is The rear window suppose to go in from the top or bottom Thanks. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

04-26-2007, 01:41 AM	#2
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	Re: Needs tips for installing rear window I have a large window and i start by putting a 1/4 or so cord in the grove around the window crossing at the bottom, spray some silicone around the cab opening and the rubber. Then i put the bottom of the window in and sttart pulling the cord. it helps to have someone pushig on the window as you pull the cord. When i get to the corners it usually takes some finess. Make sure when you pull the cord you dont pull the other end of the cord into the rubber. Hope this helps.. Mike

04-26-2007, 10:46 AM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Needs tips for installing rear window thanks Mike. That was what I tried to do. I placed the front one like that and it worked well but for the small rear one I am having hard time to get it close to the opening on the cab. I guess I just have to play with it more Nima. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

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