Trouble with windshield install. Question

[rustyrodknocker]

you can usually tell the quality of rubber by how it fits the windshield out of the truck. to sloppy will be a pain. to much rubber between the window and the truck. so tight that you can barely get it on the glass is a pain. constantly tries to roll off the glass. mine was so sloppy on my 68 I could not keep it on the glass long enough to get started, so i put it on the truck and pulled it in with a string while pushing down on the window to keep pressure on the rubber. by myself. went well, maybe 15 minutes. two strings. one for the top and one for the sides and bottom. suspect your rubber first. I just bought two for my 66. the lmc was 2 1/2" longer than the winshield. and the steele was so tight that two men could barely pull it on the glass. took an hour and some dam sore fingers.

[bigsnookmaster]

I used to install auto glass for a living. I would never use Vaseline or ATF for a lube, it's way too messy. I use dishsoap diluted a bit, or silicone. Also, use a 3/16" sash cord, 3/8ths is too big. I've always started the cord at the bottom, put it in the pinchweld groove all the way around, and put 1 twist where they come together, and tuck it ih the groove with the tail sticking out. Now put the dishsoap solution around the rubber, put the windshield in the hole, and start pulling the cord one side at a time till you get to each bottom corner, gently slapping the windshield with the palm of your hand, NOT YOUR FIST! And don't get ahead of the cord with the slapping. Work your way up the sides, and take one corner at a time. A cotter pin remover tool comes in very hand to assist getting the corners in.You might have to take the tool and reach under the seal at the base and pull the rubber a little, pushing it firmly down over the bottom pinchweld, then actually pull down a bit on ther top of the windshield, and finish roping it in. A few slaps here and there , and it should fit like a glove. I live in the Tampa Bay area, and if anyone near would like a free windshield install, I would be more than happy to do it, if you would video tape it, so we can post for others to see!

[bigsnookmaster]

I ran out of lines. I also know there are probably some other ways to do this also.I hope, and did not mean to offend anyone, with any of my comments. Good luck!