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Ron · 01-30-2006, 10:45 PM

I need to install the rear window into my 67 C-10. I did a search and know about the rope trick but should I start with the top or bottom? Where should the ends of the strings be at the start of the project? Can one guy pull this off? Thanks

jostrans68 · 01-30-2006, 11:57 PM

I started at the top I also used a bit of KY mine was a slider and went in easy with 2 people Jack

CG · 01-31-2006, 12:42 AM

i can just see me buying some ky for doing this...at the checkout over the loudspeaker: i need a price check on econo size ky jelly...he says its for installing the rear window on his 71 chev truck...snort.

cdowns · 01-31-2006, 08:49 AM

i've had no problem installing a rear slider myself// wrap the rope so the 2ends are at the bottom middle put the bottom in first then slowly pull one side at a time i used dishsoap for lube

Putter · 01-31-2006, 10:34 AM

I also started with the bottom first. I figured...why fight to try and hold it up...let it rest on the lip and go from there. I mixed some dish soap with water in a spray bottle and kept it wet. Slid in with very little force.

Tx Firefighter · 01-31-2006, 10:34 AM

I do mine myself.

Use Goop hand soap for lubricant. Much cheaper than KY and less embarrasing. 99 cents a can at Wal-Mart and you need it around the shop anyway.

One guy can do it himself. Wrap the string around the groove so the ends meet on the bottom and overlap.

SB406 · 05-01-2006, 01:25 PM

Just Did mine yesterday. Started at bottom.
Putting the rubber on the window and using a string was a pain in the a$$ & it almost ruined my seal.
So, I put the rubber in the truck & worked the window into the rubber using a screw driver. Would have been easier if my old man's window tool wasn't at work. My window was a slider.

chickenwing · 05-01-2006, 09:20 PM

My daughter held it from the bed of the truck. Started rope from the bottom. I pulled from inside. I used no lube.

Tim240Z · 05-01-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenwing

I pulled from inside. I used no lube.

WOW...you do it dry? Gotta be careful not to tear the rubber. Try some lube, you will never go back to dry again

Sorry couldn't resist. I used WD40.....installing my window!!!
Tim

jostrans68 · 05-02-2006, 12:38 AM

watch the wd it breaks down the rubber and ther is nothing worse than a broken down rubber

01-30-2006, 10:45 PM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Rear window install I need to install the rear window into my 67 C-10. I did a search and know about the rope trick but should I start with the top or bottom? Where should the ends of the strings be at the start of the project? Can one guy pull this off? Thanks __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

01-30-2006, 11:57 PM	#2
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	Re: Rear window install I started at the top I also used a bit of KY mine was a slider and went in easy with 2 people Jack __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

01-31-2006, 12:42 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,823	Re: Rear window install i can just see me buying some ky for doing this...at the checkout over the loudspeaker: i need a price check on econo size ky jelly...he says its for installing the rear window on his 71 chev truck...snort.

01-31-2006, 08:49 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rear window install i've had no problem installing a rear slider myself// wrap the rope so the 2ends are at the bottom middle put the bottom in first then slowly pull one side at a time i used dishsoap for lube __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-31-2006, 10:34 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Rear window install I also started with the bottom first. I figured...why fight to try and hold it up...let it rest on the lip and go from there. I mixed some dish soap with water in a spray bottle and kept it wet. Slid in with very little force. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-31-2006, 10:34 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Rear window install I do mine myself. Use Goop hand soap for lubricant. Much cheaper than KY and less embarrasing. 99 cents a can at Wal-Mart and you need it around the shop anyway. One guy can do it himself. Wrap the string around the groove so the ends meet on the bottom and overlap. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-01-2006, 01:25 PM	#7
SB406 FORD is a 4 letter word. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 99	Re: Rear window install Just Did mine yesterday. Started at bottom. Putting the rubber on the window and using a string was a pain in the a$$ & it almost ruined my seal. So, I put the rubber in the truck & worked the window into the rubber using a screw driver. Would have been easier if my old man's window tool wasn't at work. My window was a slider. __________________ '71 406 GMC Short Box Fleetside - Daily Driver '79 350 Chevy K-5 Blazer - On-going Project (Mudder)www.wnyoffroad.com '58 LT1 Chevy Short Box Step Side - Next Project

05-01-2006, 09:20 PM	#8
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Re: Rear window install My daughter held it from the bed of the truck. Started rope from the bottom. I pulled from inside. I used no lube. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

05-02-2006, 12:38 AM	#10
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	Re: Rear window install watch the wd it breaks down the rubber and ther is nothing worse than a broken down rubber __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado



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