Best Way To Remove Rear Window? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue85 · 04-06-2006, 10:23 PM

What is the best way to take out the rear window and trim without wrecking it? I would like to save the window for sure and possibly the gasket if i can, I should also add that it is a factory slider.

ChevyCrazy67 · 04-06-2006, 10:31 PM

I took mine out with a couple of screw drivers. Start it on the inside close to one of the corners, usually you can start it with your fingers and work a screw driver in to the window frame then move down a few inches and slide the second driver in. Prying outward on it slighty as you go. If your gasket is old use a little wd40 to help it slide better. Also if you start at the top and work across usually you can ease it out without having to go all the way around with the drivers. I've done this several times and it's always worked well for me and was able to save glass and gasket.

Huskerboy2 · 04-06-2006, 10:45 PM

Just my opinion, but save yourself some time and aggravation, go to the Truck Shop's website and order a new gasket for $22. Cut that old gasket around the inside as close to the glass as possible with a utility knife. You will only need to do maybe two or three sides, at the most. Then gently push the glass out. That old gasket isn't worth saving. You probably need a new one anyway.

Sheverlay · 04-06-2006, 11:19 PM

My dad helped me replace a worn out slider with a solid back glass in my old F**d Ranger I had. I think he used a small rope, stuffed between the gasket to help pull it out. Dunno if it applies to these trucks or not.

71chevytruckguy · 04-06-2006, 11:44 PM

don't pry it out!! me and my dad did that on my '71 with the orginal gasket, put dents all across the top of the cab. cut the old gasket out, it's a whole lot easier and new rubber is easier to work with the 30+ yr old dry, harder rubber. chris.

VinceY · 04-06-2006, 11:51 PM

I had a glass guy replace a glass with the old original rubber. It was so dried out the guy actually cut himself on the rubber. Then it leaked, so I had to get another one anyway. Cut the rubber and get a new one. Roping in a window does work with our years.

**Green Machine** · 04-07-2006, 12:30 AM

Yep, another vote for cut it, thats the best.

qksilver · 04-07-2006, 01:38 AM

cut it out, if it was a hard to get gasket it would be different

wibilly · 04-07-2006, 02:22 AM

i just poped one out of a junk cab yesterday with a screwdriver and a wood chisel dry in about 5 minutes but is much easier with a little lubracation. i like to use dishsoap rather than wd40. i try not to use wd40 anywhere near anything that may get painted in the next hundred years. i start in a top corner and work torwds center and down one side fror the inside pushing out but have also done it from the outside once when i locked my keys in

Blue85 · 04-07-2006, 11:43 AM

Thanks guys i'll probably just cut the rubber and get a new one.

rigon4 · 04-07-2006, 01:08 PM

I always just cut the rubber took 2 windshilds out and a back window out with a knife

red71cheyenne · 04-07-2006, 04:17 PM

Ya, I tried the screwdriver thing on the 71 once. Had to buy a new windshield too. Good luck!

04-06-2006, 10:23 PM	#1
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Best Way To Remove Rear Window? What is the best way to take out the rear window and trim without wrecking it? I would like to save the window for sure and possibly the gasket if i can, I should also add that it is a factory slider. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-06-2006, 10:31 PM	#2
ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? I took mine out with a couple of screw drivers. Start it on the inside close to one of the corners, usually you can start it with your fingers and work a screw driver in to the window frame then move down a few inches and slide the second driver in. Prying outward on it slighty as you go. If your gasket is old use a little wd40 to help it slide better. Also if you start at the top and work across usually you can ease it out without having to go all the way around with the drivers. I've done this several times and it's always worked well for me and was able to save glass and gasket. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

04-06-2006, 10:45 PM	#3
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? Just my opinion, but save yourself some time and aggravation, go to the Truck Shop's website and order a new gasket for $22. Cut that old gasket around the inside as close to the glass as possible with a utility knife. You will only need to do maybe two or three sides, at the most. Then gently push the glass out. That old gasket isn't worth saving. You probably need a new one anyway. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

04-06-2006, 11:19 PM	#4
Sheverlay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 94	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? My dad helped me replace a worn out slider with a solid back glass in my old F**d Ranger I had. I think he used a small rope, stuffed between the gasket to help pull it out. Dunno if it applies to these trucks or not.

04-06-2006, 11:44 PM	#5
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? don't pry it out!! me and my dad did that on my '71 with the orginal gasket, put dents all across the top of the cab. cut the old gasket out, it's a whole lot easier and new rubber is easier to work with the 30+ yr old dry, harder rubber. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

04-06-2006, 11:51 PM	#6
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? I had a glass guy replace a glass with the old original rubber. It was so dried out the guy actually cut himself on the rubber. Then it leaked, so I had to get another one anyway. Cut the rubber and get a new one. Roping in a window does work with our years. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

04-07-2006, 12:30 AM	#7
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? Yep, another vote for cut it, thats the best. __________________ 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

04-07-2006, 01:38 AM	#8
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? cut it out, if it was a hard to get gasket it would be different

04-07-2006, 02:22 AM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? i just poped one out of a junk cab yesterday with a screwdriver and a wood chisel dry in about 5 minutes but is much easier with a little lubracation. i like to use dishsoap rather than wd40. i try not to use wd40 anywhere near anything that may get painted in the next hundred years. i start in a top corner and work torwds center and down one side fror the inside pushing out but have also done it from the outside once when i locked my keys in __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-07-2006, 11:43 AM	#10
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? Thanks guys i'll probably just cut the rubber and get a new one. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-07-2006, 01:08 PM	#11
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? I always just cut the rubber took 2 windshilds out and a back window out with a knife

04-07-2006, 04:17 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Best Way To Remove Rear Window? Ya, I tried the screwdriver thing on the 71 once. Had to buy a new windshield too. Good luck! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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