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pebbleboy · 07-29-2005, 04:33 PM

I have a slider rear window and want to put a solid one in. Is this hard to do or should I leave it to the pros? Anyone ever done this before?

tomatocity · 07-29-2005, 05:18 PM

should be the same as replacing a rear window. And I need to eventually do that.

RedBeard · 07-30-2005, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pebbleboy

I have a slider rear window and want to put a solid one in. Is this hard to do or should I leave it to the pros? Anyone ever done this before?

Whatcha gonna do with the slider? I've got a solid one I'd like to replace with a slider. Wanna sell? I'd offer a swap, but I'd imagine you've already got your replacement, and my rear window is a mess.

68LSS1 · 07-30-2005, 03:09 AM

It's pretty easy to do. Just get some small cord (I personally like parachute cord) made out of nylon or something similar. Basically small, strong and smooth. Put the seal on the window and then wrap the cord around the window in the channel of the seal. Have someone hold the window up to the cab and place a corner in and start the seal. While they hold pressure (the window to the cab) slowly start pulling the cord through from the inside. As you pull the cord it should fol the seal over the lip in the cab opening. Work your way around carefully. The hardest part is starting it and the last few inches. As far as removal, my best bet was always just to cut the seal because everytime I try and save one (which isn't too often) I end up lossing the window due to cracks or chips. Maybe someone can offer a good way to do this.

pebbleboy · 08-01-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBeard

Whatcha gonna do with the slider? I've got a solid one I'd like to replace with a slider. Wanna sell? I'd offer a swap, but I'd imagine you've already got your replacement, and my rear window is a mess.

Havent got to it yet but when I get it out you can have it

pebbleboy · 08-01-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68LSS1

It's pretty easy to do. Just get some small cord (I personally like parachute cord) made out of nylon or something similar. Basically small, strong and smooth. Put the seal on the window and then wrap the cord around the window in the channel of the seal. Have someone hold the window up to the cab and place a corner in and start the seal. While they hold pressure (the window to the cab) slowly start pulling the cord through from the inside. As you pull the cord it should fol the seal over the lip in the cab opening. Work your way around carefully. The hardest part is starting it and the last few inches. As far as removal, my best bet was always just to cut the seal because everytime I try and save one (which isn't too often) I end up lossing the window due to cracks or chips. Maybe someone can offer a good way to do this.

Im not to worried about cracks or chips because the slider has its own frame.
Do I have to remove the trim around the outside first? I was trying to pull it out first but wasn't haveing much luck. I was trying to be pretty gentle though.

RedBeard · 08-02-2005, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pebbleboy

Im not to worried about cracks or chips because the slider has its own frame.
Do I have to remove the trim around the outside first? I was trying to pull it out first but wasn't haveing much luck. I was trying to be pretty gentle though.

I haven't done this, but I think I read that you do need to remove the trim first. Not much help. Sorry.

Green Machine · 08-02-2005, 09:47 AM

Do not try to remove trim first, you may ruin it. Work gasket loose from inside starting at top. New gasket best for install, put rubber on glass, put trim in rubber and install.

mocwon · 08-02-2005, 03:45 PM

Dishwashing soap on the cord and rubber channel make the install go much easier. IMO it's easier if you end up in the center of the bottom of the gasket being the last area to go in.

pebbleboy · 08-02-2005, 06:15 PM

Got the new one in today. I didnt remove the chrome tirm just ran the cord like it said. It wasn't to hard to get out but a bit of a pain to get back in. I did use the same gasket though

New window

And the old window out (if RedBeard still wants it)

The tint is turned purple and has a hole in the pass side
Thanks everyont for your help.

07-29-2005, 04:33 PM	#1
pebbleboy Son Of Gravel Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 638	Rear Window Swap I have a slider rear window and want to put a solid one in. Is this hard to do or should I leave it to the pros? Anyone ever done this before?

07-29-2005, 05:18 PM	#2
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	should be the same as replacing a rear window. And I need to eventually do that. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-30-2005, 03:09 AM	#4
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	It's pretty easy to do. Just get some small cord (I personally like parachute cord) made out of nylon or something similar. Basically small, strong and smooth. Put the seal on the window and then wrap the cord around the window in the channel of the seal. Have someone hold the window up to the cab and place a corner in and start the seal. While they hold pressure (the window to the cab) slowly start pulling the cord through from the inside. As you pull the cord it should fol the seal over the lip in the cab opening. Work your way around carefully. The hardest part is starting it and the last few inches. As far as removal, my best bet was always just to cut the seal because everytime I try and save one (which isn't too often) I end up lossing the window due to cracks or chips. Maybe someone can offer a good way to do this. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

08-02-2005, 09:47 AM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Do not try to remove trim first, you may ruin it. Work gasket loose from inside starting at top. New gasket best for install, put rubber on glass, put trim in rubber and install. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

08-02-2005, 03:45 PM	#9
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Dishwashing soap on the cord and rubber channel make the install go much easier. IMO it's easier if you end up in the center of the bottom of the gasket being the last area to go in. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

08-02-2005, 06:15 PM	#10
pebbleboy Son Of Gravel Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 638	Got the new one in today. I didnt remove the chrome tirm just ran the cord like it said. It wasn't to hard to get out but a bit of a pain to get back in. I did use the same gasket though New window And the old window out (if RedBeard still wants it) The tint is turned purple and has a hole in the pass side Thanks everyont for your help.



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