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BLE 'BURBAN · 11-15-2008, 02:59 AM

This morning as usual I went outside and started my suburban, cranked the heat and turned on the rear defroster. Same thing every cold morning up here. About 10 minutes later I drive off, get to the corneer stop sign, all clear no one around- no cars no people no domestic or wild life in the immeadiate area. I go to take my foot off the brake and BAM!!! The tailgate window shatters all to hades. The only thing holding it in place right now is the tint on the glass back there. So now I gotta find me a new back glass and get it installed. Untill then I'm gonna have a cardboard rear window!!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2008, 12:22 PM

That sucks. Especially where you are at.

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-16-2008, 06:30 PM

Tell me about it!
Projected high's for this next week is only 18-20 degree's!!!

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-17-2008, 02:38 PM

YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAWWWW!!!!!! Buddy of mine works at a glass shop just called me and said he can get me the back glass for $75.00 and help me install it this next weekend!!!!!! YEAH BUDDY!!!!

WarBeard · 11-17-2008, 10:56 PM

Ahhh love my barn doors lol!

Sorry to hear bout your window, its a good thing chevy parts are cheap.
OH btw it was 85 here today lol

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-17-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

OH btw it was 85 here today lol

Ok Motomech just for that you can just BITE ME!!! LOL
Yeah I wanna move south so bad I can taste it. But with the economy being so frackin' far in the crapper right now, it ain't gonna happen anytime soon

**old Rusty C10** · 11-18-2008, 12:34 AM

well $75 is a steal for the window.. meanwhile better wear a second or third pair of socks and a couple of coats until the weekend

Square84 · 11-18-2008, 01:11 AM

ok maybe i missed it how did the glass pop?

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-18-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Square84

ok maybe i missed it how did the glass pop?

I don't know. I had just pulled up to the stop sign and just as I took my foot off the brake there was a loud BANG!!! I looked in my rear view monitor and couldn't see anything but a bunch of jagged lines. I got out and went to the back to see if there were any holes anywheres (BB guns Pellet guns) but there was nothing there - no hole, no chip. And the corner is always deserted that time in the morning.
This isn't the first time i'd heard of something like this happening. Although with it being tempered glass I always thought it was just some old wives tale...until last friday when it happened to me.

*Stitch* · 11-19-2008, 12:17 AM

I had a back glass in an 84 4wd blazer I had pop on me like that, BUT the window was down a touch and I was crawling up a hill with it maybe twisting the frame a tad...so I know what caused mine...yours I have no clue...

Chuck

Blazer Eagle · 11-19-2008, 01:47 AM

i think the key to this one is the rear defroster, he said it was on full blast, and with it being very cold outside, bam, youve probably seen it happen to a windshield crack, where you turn on the heat and the crack spreads, i beileve it has something to do with the temperature difference causing internal stress

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-19-2008, 03:21 AM

Had to have been the defroster on the glass its self only 2 settings for it. Off or on. The rear heater was on high but the temp gauge hadn't even moved yet and it doesn't even blow directly on the rear windows. It blows across the floor area and circulates around from there from it's own turbulance.The last time I'd opened the rear tailgate was almost 2 months ago.
Will be double checkinging everything internal later on when I get the rear glass replaced.
And, IF I can be there I'll be getting pics of the R&R to post up on here in a new "HOW TO" posting if anyone's interested.

WarBeard · 11-19-2008, 10:56 PM

Do you have a pic of your rear heater?....I've never seen one in a square suburban before?

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-20-2008, 12:07 AM

No pics of it right now but here's a page from LMC TRUCK that shows a break down of it.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/images/0057.jpg

joe231 · 11-20-2008, 12:46 AM

man I miss Alaska!
It was close to 80*here today.....it is just un-natural
it is supposed to be cold and snow for thanksgiving

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-24-2008, 05:59 AM

Well I removed the old glass remains today and found that one of the four bolt holding the regulator had come out and 2 others were loose, while the last one holding the ground strap for the defroster was stil nice and tight. the channel at the bottom of the glass got bent a bit while attempting to roll it down so I couldopen the gate and remove the access plate. I need to replace the channel filler felt that insulats the glass from direct glass-to-metal contact with the bottom regulator. So until tomorrow I have a visqueen/duct tape rear window.

screwballl · 11-24-2008, 01:17 PM

Had something similar happen to my dads old 74 truck about 2 decades ago (Western South Dakota)... just a simple crack or rock chip can cause something like this with any side or rear windows.
Any weakness can cause this, especially when the temperature is under 15ºF

11-15-2008, 02:59 AM	#1
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Instant A.C. the hard way This morning as usual I went outside and started my suburban, cranked the heat and turned on the rear defroster. Same thing every cold morning up here. About 10 minutes later I drive off, get to the corneer stop sign, all clear no one around- no cars no people no domestic or wild life in the immeadiate area. I go to take my foot off the brake and BAM!!! The tailgate window shatters all to hades. The only thing holding it in place right now is the tint on the glass back there. So now I gotta find me a new back glass and get it installed. Untill then I'm gonna have a cardboard rear window!!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-16-2008, 12:22 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way That sucks. Especially where you are at. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-16-2008, 06:30 PM	#3
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way Tell me about it! Projected high's for this next week is only 18-20 degree's!!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-17-2008, 02:38 PM	#4
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAWWWW!!!!!! Buddy of mine works at a glass shop just called me and said he can get me the back glass for $75.00 and help me install it this next weekend!!!!!! YEAH BUDDY!!!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-17-2008, 10:56 PM	#5
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way Ahhh love my barn doors lol! Sorry to hear bout your window, its a good thing chevy parts are cheap. OH btw it was 85 here today lol __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

11-18-2008, 12:34 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way well $75 is a steal for the window.. meanwhile better wear a second or third pair of socks and a couple of coats until the weekend __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-18-2008, 01:11 AM	#8
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way ok maybe i missed it how did the glass pop? __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

11-19-2008, 12:17 AM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way I had a back glass in an 84 4wd blazer I had pop on me like that, BUT the window was down a touch and I was crawling up a hill with it maybe twisting the frame a tad...so I know what caused mine...yours I have no clue... Chuck

11-19-2008, 01:47 AM	#11
Blazer Eagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PLacerville, CA Posts: 195	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way i think the key to this one is the rear defroster, he said it was on full blast, and with it being very cold outside, bam, youve probably seen it happen to a windshield crack, where you turn on the heat and the crack spreads, i beileve it has something to do with the temperature difference causing internal stress

11-19-2008, 03:21 AM	#12
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way Had to have been the defroster on the glass its self only 2 settings for it. Off or on. The rear heater was on high but the temp gauge hadn't even moved yet and it doesn't even blow directly on the rear windows. It blows across the floor area and circulates around from there from it's own turbulance.The last time I'd opened the rear tailgate was almost 2 months ago. Will be double checkinging everything internal later on when I get the rear glass replaced. And, IF I can be there I'll be getting pics of the R&R to post up on here in a new "HOW TO" posting if anyone's interested. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-19-2008, 10:56 PM	#13
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way Do you have a pic of your rear heater?....I've never seen one in a square suburban before? __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

11-20-2008, 12:07 AM	#14
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way No pics of it right now but here's a page from LMC TRUCK that shows a break down of it. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/images/0057.jpg __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-20-2008, 12:46 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way man I miss Alaska! It was close to 80here today.....it is just un-natural it is supposed to be cold and snow for thanksgiving __________________ CHEVY ONLY*

11-24-2008, 05:59 AM	#16
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way Well I removed the old glass remains today and found that one of the four bolt holding the regulator had come out and 2 others were loose, while the last one holding the ground strap for the defroster was stil nice and tight. the channel at the bottom of the glass got bent a bit while attempting to roll it down so I couldopen the gate and remove the access plate. I need to replace the channel filler felt that insulats the glass from direct glass-to-metal contact with the bottom regulator. So until tomorrow I have a visqueen/duct tape rear window. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-24-2008, 01:17 PM	#17
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: Instant A.C. the hard way Had something similar happen to my dads old 74 truck about 2 decades ago (Western South Dakota)... just a simple crack or rock chip can cause something like this with any side or rear windows. Any weakness can cause this, especially when the temperature is under 15ºF __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------



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