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Mike J · 02-15-2011, 10:25 PM

and boy did that suck! took me like an hour and a half of cutting around the old seal to get it out. That 43 year old rubber was kinda hard! Used a razor knife and lots of pressure. it finally popped out. now gotta clean up the frame area and get an installer to come put in my new (used) one. whew!

JasonBird · 02-15-2011, 10:33 PM

awesome...i bet that was fun. mine has a large crack in it as well, so i'll be doing this same thing soon!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-15-2011, 10:43 PM

No rust behind it? Lucky!

PS, No pictures? I love your truck!!! You need to make a thread.

ChevLoRay · 02-15-2011, 11:53 PM

Took the windshield and back glass out of my old cab, on Sunday. The windshield had several cracks so it wasn't a show-stopper. The rubber had additional sealer, but after getting it out, I was amazed that the opening was as nice as it was. The back glass opening is even nicer.

But, if you are going to be doing it, shave off the rubber on the inside of the cab. Cut it across the top and down the sides. When you have enough of it removed, the window will push out from the inside. Just be ready to catch it.

Mike J · 02-16-2011, 02:04 PM

old blue, no my cab is pretty rusty, it's a ky. truck that came from In. so it had quite a bit of rust in the windshield frame- im gonna wire wheel it and paint it and put the new glass in though- my truck is supposed to be a beater so i'll drive is as it is. I'll get a better cab for it someday!

steelscout · 02-16-2011, 03:13 PM

How bad is it if you have rust under and around the windshield? Mine has a little at the top corners on both sides, outside only
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Mike J · 02-16-2011, 05:13 PM

if it's there, it's probably hiding in many places you can't see... Mine has rust thru in the roof header panel, and lower a-pillars, and floors... Had roof clearance lights sometime in its previous life and water must have leaked down thru roof

steelscout · 02-16-2011, 05:35 PM

Thanks Mike, good to know
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02-15-2011, 10:25 PM	#1
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	removed windshield tonight and boy did that suck! took me like an hour and a half of cutting around the old seal to get it out. That 43 year old rubber was kinda hard! Used a razor knife and lots of pressure. it finally popped out. now gotta clean up the frame area and get an installer to come put in my new (used) one. whew! __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

02-15-2011, 10:33 PM	#2
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: removed windshield tonight awesome...i bet that was fun. mine has a large crack in it as well, so i'll be doing this same thing soon! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

02-15-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: removed windshield tonight No rust behind it? Lucky! PS, No pictures? I love your truck!!! You need to make a thread. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-15-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: removed windshield tonight Took the windshield and back glass out of my old cab, on Sunday. The windshield had several cracks so it wasn't a show-stopper. The rubber had additional sealer, but after getting it out, I was amazed that the opening was as nice as it was. The back glass opening is even nicer. But, if you are going to be doing it, shave off the rubber on the inside of the cab. Cut it across the top and down the sides. When you have enough of it removed, the window will push out from the inside. Just be ready to catch it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-16-2011, 02:04 PM	#5
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: removed windshield tonight old blue, no my cab is pretty rusty, it's a ky. truck that came from In. so it had quite a bit of rust in the windshield frame- im gonna wire wheel it and paint it and put the new glass in though- my truck is supposed to be a beater so i'll drive is as it is. I'll get a better cab for it someday! __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

02-16-2011, 03:13 PM	#6
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: removed windshield tonight How bad is it if you have rust under and around the windshield? Mine has a little at the top corners on both sides, outside only Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

02-16-2011, 05:13 PM	#7
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: removed windshield tonight if it's there, it's probably hiding in many places you can't see... Mine has rust thru in the roof header panel, and lower a-pillars, and floors... Had roof clearance lights sometime in its previous life and water must have leaked down thru roof __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

02-16-2011, 05:35 PM	#8
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: removed windshield tonight Thanks Mike, good to know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie



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