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**Tim Christian** · 05-14-2002, 08:48 PM

I have never installed any glass what is the best way to install the back(small window)? step by step for dummies is prefered.

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tom hand · 05-14-2002, 09:04 PM

Install the rubber on the glass. Put a really small piece of rope in the groove around the top. Lubracate every thing with soapy water. Install the bottom flat groove on the truck and make sure the rope sticks inside the cab. Get a helper to hold the glass on the outside. Start in the bottom corner and start to pull the rope in. This should curl the weather strip around the metal that it mounts to. It is really harder to descripe than it is to do. GOOD LUCK

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Olive Branch MS

da-burb · 05-14-2002, 10:13 PM

That is pretty much it. It is a 2 man job and by the time you do a second window you will be a pro. That is how it was when we installed the windows into Andy's burb. The first was trial and error, the second and third windows went in like we knew what we were doing.

The rope I used was something I picked up to have when camping. It was 1/8" braided cord that looks just like hiking or work boot laces.

The only other help I can be is to tell you to pull the cord straight up and parallel to the glass. Picture this. You have the cord in the groove. If you are on the bottom of the window you will be pulling the cord straight up to the ceiling not pulling it towards the dash. Clear as Mud? Good luck.

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1972 C-10 Suburban
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69 longhorn · 05-14-2002, 10:30 PM

After you get the lip pulled in,slap the glass with your open hand several places to seat the rubber......69longhorn.

gaddman · 05-15-2002, 12:00 AM

What about a thin layer of sealer...not so much for leaks, but to protect the metal from rusting? I'm getting ready to do mine too. Thanks!

**Tim Christian** · 05-15-2002, 04:41 AM

Thanks guys! I am going to give it a try this afternoon.

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67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
67 GMC Custom
67 Chevy C-30

Church · 05-15-2002, 07:51 AM

gaddman, that is a good point, does anyone recommend this? I will be doing this soon as well. BTW, great instructions guys! Tim, let us know how it goes!

[This message has been edited by Church (edited May 15, 2002).]

jku72 · 05-15-2002, 10:52 AM

The rope trick worked great for me reinstalling my back glass, I used no sealant, but it does not leak. The factory manual did not mention sealant on the back window.
If only the windshield was the same.....

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jku
70 C30 CST Longhorn
68k10 burb
69 K5 beater
43 willys GPW
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tom hand · 05-15-2002, 11:02 AM

Oh yea don't try this trick with windsheild unless you are really brave.They are much harder to do because of the curve and the double lip thing. Don't get me wrong it can be done. I have a friend that does windshields for a living,and he helped me put my windshield in. While doing the slapping with open hand trick he broke it. It was cool tho, glass shops can break so many a month and not even get charged for it. All part of the bizz.

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

69 longhorn · 05-15-2002, 11:13 AM

I agree with Tom on the windsheild,they are very easy to break! the glass does need to be patted in to seat the seal,but very gently! I worked in glass for about 10yrs,& have broken a pc or 2 myself. I use a hook tool to set the windsheild,not a rope.....69longhorn.

weasel29gm · 05-15-2002, 07:55 PM

Tim,ever thought of SUPER GLUE!!!!!!LOL

05-14-2002, 08:48 PM	#1
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Best way to install back glass? I have never installed any glass what is the best way to install the back(small window)? step by step for dummies is prefered. ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30

05-14-2002, 09:04 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Install the rubber on the glass. Put a really small piece of rope in the groove around the top. Lubracate every thing with soapy water. Install the bottom flat groove on the truck and make sure the rope sticks inside the cab. Get a helper to hold the glass on the outside. Start in the bottom corner and start to pull the rope in. This should curl the weather strip around the metal that it mounts to. It is really harder to descripe than it is to do. GOOD LUCK ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-14-2002, 10:13 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	That is pretty much it. It is a 2 man job and by the time you do a second window you will be a pro. That is how it was when we installed the windows into Andy's burb. The first was trial and error, the second and third windows went in like we knew what we were doing. The rope I used was something I picked up to have when camping. It was 1/8" braided cord that looks just like hiking or work boot laces. The only other help I can be is to tell you to pull the cord straight up and parallel to the glass. Picture this. You have the cord in the groove. If you are on the bottom of the window you will be pulling the cord straight up to the ceiling not pulling it towards the dash. Clear as Mud? Good luck. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-14-2002, 10:30 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	After you get the lip pulled in,slap the glass with your open hand several places to seat the rubber......69longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-15-2002, 12:00 AM	#5
gaddman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Scottsburg, In Posts: 160	What about a thin layer of sealer...not so much for leaks, but to protect the metal from rusting? I'm getting ready to do mine too. Thanks! __________________ Gaddman Scottsburg, In 67 SWB w/93 step bed 68 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 50 Chevy 3600 74 Norton Commando 850 72 Norton Commando 750

05-15-2002, 04:41 AM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Thanks guys! I am going to give it a try this afternoon. ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30

05-15-2002, 07:51 AM	#7
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	gaddman, that is a good point, does anyone recommend this? I will be doing this soon as well. BTW, great instructions guys! Tim, let us know how it goes! [This message has been edited by Church (edited May 15, 2002).] __________________

05-15-2002, 10:52 AM	#8
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	The rope trick worked great for me reinstalling my back glass, I used no sealant, but it does not leak. The factory manual did not mention sealant on the back window. If only the windshield was the same..... ------------------ jku 70 C30 CST Longhorn 68k10 burb 69 K5 beater 43 willys GPW 40 Chev coupe 67 catalina __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

05-15-2002, 11:02 AM	#9
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Oh yea don't try this trick with windsheild unless you are really brave.They are much harder to do because of the curve and the double lip thing. Don't get me wrong it can be done. I have a friend that does windshields for a living,and he helped me put my windshield in. While doing the slapping with open hand trick he broke it. It was cool tho, glass shops can break so many a month and not even get charged for it. All part of the bizz. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-15-2002, 11:13 AM	#10
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I agree with Tom on the windsheild,they are very easy to break! the glass does need to be patted in to seat the seal,but very gently! I worked in glass for about 10yrs,& have broken a pc or 2 myself. I use a hook tool to set the windsheild,not a rope.....69longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-15-2002, 07:55 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Tim,ever thought of SUPER GLUE!!!!!!LOL __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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