Windshield Removal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ss&99ss · 12-31-2009, 01:37 AM

I did a search but it kept removing "windshield" from it for some reason.

Anyway, I have access to a few parts trucks and I would like to know the steps/tools necessary to remove a windshield without damaging it. My factory windshield is fogging on the edges and I would like to replace it with one from the parts trucks. Thanks.

Sinister · 12-31-2009, 02:00 AM

Cut the windshield seal.

*2tons of fun* · 12-31-2009, 02:05 AM

yup, try to save one or the other not both.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-31-2009, 06:48 AM

The last windshield that I removed was one with the trim. Using a linoleum knife I cut the outside part of the seal all of the way around. The lip that I cut off was about 3/8". Removing this lip keeps the seal from sticking to the outside of the frame. On the inside I cut the lip on top and on the sides. Once the cut parts were removed it was easy to push the window out by myself and catch it. I left the trim in the seal until the windshield was out as it could be easily damaged, otherwise.

Jim

No3Fan4Ever · 12-31-2009, 08:15 AM

windshield removal tip

This looks pretty slick

67ss&99ss · 12-31-2009, 02:53 PM

Thanks for the tips everyone. I think I'm going to try it the way No3Fan4Ever posted first. Not getting cut is a definite plus.

*2tons of fun* · 12-31-2009, 04:53 PM

ive tried it, it failed.

save one not both.

tim21391 · 01-01-2010, 06:06 PM

on mine. i just pulled off the trim since its getting painted i want new stainless.. so i ripped that off take a box cutter and cut the seal where the groove was and then push from the inside out

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-01-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister

Cut the windshield seal.

X2 ....box cutter

12-31-2009, 01:37 AM	#1
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 224	Windshield Removal? I did a search but it kept removing "windshield" from it for some reason. Anyway, I have access to a few parts trucks and I would like to know the steps/tools necessary to remove a windshield without damaging it. My factory windshield is fogging on the edges and I would like to replace it with one from the parts trucks. Thanks. __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4

12-31-2009, 02:00 AM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Windshield Removal? Cut the windshield seal. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-31-2009, 02:05 AM	#3
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Windshield Removal? yup, try to save one or the other not both.

12-31-2009, 06:48 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Windshield Removal? The last windshield that I removed was one with the trim. Using a linoleum knife I cut the outside part of the seal all of the way around. The lip that I cut off was about 3/8". Removing this lip keeps the seal from sticking to the outside of the frame. On the inside I cut the lip on top and on the sides. Once the cut parts were removed it was easy to push the window out by myself and catch it. I left the trim in the seal until the windshield was out as it could be easily damaged, otherwise. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-31-2009, 08:15 AM	#5
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: Windshield Removal? windshield removal tip This looks pretty slick __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

12-31-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 224	Re: Windshield Removal? Thanks for the tips everyone. I think I'm going to try it the way No3Fan4Ever posted first. Not getting cut is a definite plus. __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4

12-31-2009, 04:53 PM	#7
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Windshield Removal? ive tried it, it failed. save one not both.

01-01-2010, 06:06 PM	#8
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Windshield Removal? on mine. i just pulled off the trim since its getting painted i want new stainless.. so i ripped that off take a box cutter and cut the seal where the groove was and then push from the inside out __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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