Can a front windshield be installed easy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mellobill62 · 03-28-2009, 08:06 PM

We are starting our 68 GMC.

Can non pros install a front windsheild easy?

What is involved?

What are the pit falls?

We are thankful for any help.

**LockDoc** · 03-28-2009, 09:04 PM

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Here's a little how to...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=90510

Also, if you scroll up to the top of the page to the Google search box, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and type "install windshield" in the box (without the quotes) you will find a lot of posts about windshield installation.

LockDoc

mellobill62 · 03-28-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Here's a little how to...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=90510

Also, if you scroll up to the top of the page to the Google search box, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and type "install windshield" in the box (without the quotes) you will find a lot of posts about windshield installation.

LockDoc

Thank you, I really appriciate the help.

Sammy · 03-28-2009, 09:29 PM

Yes, the FAQ will help you. Take your time use at least two to do the install. And a new good quality seal. If you are installing the trim type slightly more difficult. Good Luck.

mbgmike · 03-29-2009, 10:22 AM

A good quality seal is really important. We only use "Precision" brand rubber. We sell glass for most all old vehicles but I know me and I pay a glass company right nest to us to put it in. One hint is to never Hit the glass with a clinched fist

Always use the palm of your hand if bumping the glass. don't be shy on using the lubricant.

CG · 03-29-2009, 12:04 PM

If you want to do it right it takes 6 board members. One inside the cab to pull the cord. Two outside the cab to push the window in tight. Two to supervise and let em know if they are doing it correctly. And one standing on top of a tractor to document the whole thing. =) LOL

Number98 · 03-29-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

If you want to do it right it takes 6 board members. One inside the cab to pull the cord. Two outside the cab to push the window in tight. Two to supervise and let em know if they are doing it correctly. And one standing on top of a tractor to document the whole thing. =) LOL

68 short step · 03-29-2009, 12:28 PM

i have successfully broke 4 windshields installing them.....now i pay the 160$$ to have one installed....that price includes the windshield,gasket, and the install...it also is a lifetime warrenty against leaks

mellobill62 · 03-29-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Yes, the FAQ will help you. Take your time use at least two to do the install. And a new good quality seal. If you are installing the trim type slightly more difficult. Good Luck.

Thank you. We are too cheep to use the trim. We are going for a drivable work truck look. Not a show truck. We will try that later.

mellobill62 · 03-29-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

A good quality seal is really important. We only use "Precision" brand rubber. We sell glass for most all old vehicles but I know me and I pay a glass company right nest to us to put it in. One hint is to never Hit the glass with a clinched fist

Always use the palm of your hand if bumping the glass. don't be shy on using the lubricant.

LOL always use the palm when bumping, don't be shy on the lube.

Ah hahahahahahahahahahahahaha I thought I was on the wrong board for a minute.

Thank your for the advise.

71swb4x4 · 03-29-2009, 12:52 PM

I tried it myself but only had me and my wife. We couldn't get it done. I called the glass place and they wanted $35 to install my windshield. I had my truck at their shop five minutes after I hung up.

mellobill62 · 03-29-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

If you want to do it right it takes 6 board members. One inside the cab to pull the cord. Two outside the cab to push the window in tight. Two to supervise and let em know if they are doing it correctly. And one standing on top of a tractor to document the whole thing. =) LOL

I will be supervisor #2. The one making the snide comments while

because I am not able to add any real help.

mellobill62 · 03-29-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

i have successfully broke 4 windshields installing them.....now i pay the 160$$ to have one installed....that price includes the windshield,gasket, and the install...it also is a lifetime warrenty against leaks

160, ok i am sold who will do it for that.

mellobill62 · 03-29-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I tried it myself but only had me and my wife. We couldn't get it done. I called the glass place and they wanted $35 to install my windshield. I had my truck at their shop five minutes after I hung up.

Again if I can find someone to do it for that, I am in

mbgmike · 03-29-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellobill62

LOL always use the palm when bumping, don't be shy on the lube.

Ah hahahahahahahahahahahahaha I thought I was on the wrong board for a minute.

Thank your for the advise.

We are kind of sick around here

mbgmike · 03-29-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

If you want to do it right it takes 6 board members. One inside the cab to pull the cord. Two outside the cab to push the window in tight. Two to supervise and let em know if they are doing it correctly. And one standing on top of a tractor to document the whole thing. =) LOL

why is the guy wearing a dustmask?

old Chevy guy · 03-29-2009, 05:08 PM

aparantly he didn't want to get dust on the top of his head.LOL

CG · 03-29-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

why is the guy wearing a dustmask?

LMAO I guess you guys havent seen this picture?

In reality, it was a work party for board member Brad (real name Brad) and his truck. So there was a lot of grinding and stuff going on...hence the dust mask =)

03-28-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
mellobill62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 20	Can a front windshield be installed easy We are starting our 68 GMC. Can non pros install a front windsheild easy? What is involved? What are the pit falls? We are thankful for any help. Last edited by mellobill62; 03-28-2009 at 08:06 PM.

03-28-2009, 09:29 PM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy Yes, the FAQ will help you. Take your time use at least two to do the install. And a new good quality seal. If you are installing the trim type slightly more difficult. Good Luck. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

03-29-2009, 10:22 AM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy A good quality seal is really important. We only use "Precision" brand rubber. We sell glass for most all old vehicles but I know me and I pay a glass company right nest to us to put it in. One hint is to never Hit the glass with a clinched fist Always use the palm of your hand if bumping the glass. don't be shy on using the lubricant.

03-29-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy If you want to do it right it takes 6 board members. One inside the cab to pull the cord. Two outside the cab to push the window in tight. Two to supervise and let em know if they are doing it correctly. And one standing on top of a tractor to document the whole thing. =) LOL Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-29-2009, 12:28 PM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy i have successfully broke 4 windshields installing them.....now i pay the 160$$ to have one installed....that price includes the windshield,gasket, and the install...it also is a lifetime warrenty against leaks

03-28-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,426	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy - Here's a little how to... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=90510 Also, if you scroll up to the top of the page to the Google search box, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and type "install windshield" in the box (without the quotes) you will find a lot of posts about windshield installation. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-29-2009, 12:52 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy I tried it myself but only had me and my wife. We couldn't get it done. I called the glass place and they wanted $35 to install my windshield. I had my truck at their shop five minutes after I hung up. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-29-2009, 05:08 PM	#17
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Can a front windshield be installed easy aparantly he didn't want to get dust on the top of his head.LOL

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