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antilley · 08-07-2011, 09:10 AM

75 Pickup and I need to replace the windshield. The old windshield is out and the opening has been cleaned up ready to go.

I am confused on which rubber to order .... I see some on ebay that seem to be one piece .....suggesting you would put the rubber on the window -> Insert the window and use the rope method on the inside .... with this method do you use adhesive? is this an easier way to do it than some of the other things I have seen that have a locking strip.

Thanks in advance.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-07-2011, 09:28 AM

when i had mine done by a professional he said that you should use the gasket with the insert and he did use some black kind of adhesieve that looked like form a gasket the other kind doesnt sit as well ( according to him) I used one of those mobile glass guys who does it in the driveway

hot trux · 08-07-2011, 12:50 PM

1/8 '' rope works great, do not set the the rubber in the channel just set the windshield and rubber against it (even all the way around) criss-cross your rope at the bottom in the center and have someone put slight down pressure on the glass. a little dish wash liquid works great. hope this helps

youwish2bme · 08-07-2011, 09:13 PM

It depends on which rubber you use. Some are just the rubber then others have the chrome/black inlay... If your weather stripping is just the rubber you will have to rope it in. If you have the chrome/black inlay just lay the wind shield in and then use the tool to put the inlay/binding in.. It will go in dry with no sealant if you use the inlay/binding...

Dave

rayfinseats · 08-07-2011, 11:27 PM

Soak the seal in dish soapy water. Put on glass first. Rope into truck.

08-07-2011, 09:10 AM	#1
antilley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 4	windshield replacement 75 Pickup and I need to replace the windshield. The old windshield is out and the opening has been cleaned up ready to go. I am confused on which rubber to order .... I see some on ebay that seem to be one piece .....suggesting you would put the rubber on the window -> Insert the window and use the rope method on the inside .... with this method do you use adhesive? is this an easier way to do it than some of the other things I have seen that have a locking strip. Thanks in advance.

08-07-2011, 09:28 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: windshield replacement when i had mine done by a professional he said that you should use the gasket with the insert and he did use some black kind of adhesieve that looked like form a gasket the other kind doesnt sit as well ( according to him) I used one of those mobile glass guys who does it in the driveway __________________ 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!!

08-07-2011, 12:50 PM	#3
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: windshield replacement 1/8 '' rope works great, do not set the the rubber in the channel just set the windshield and rubber against it (even all the way around) criss-cross your rope at the bottom in the center and have someone put slight down pressure on the glass. a little dish wash liquid works great. hope this helps

08-07-2011, 09:13 PM	#4
youwish2bme Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 55	Re: windshield replacement It depends on which rubber you use. Some are just the rubber then others have the chrome/black inlay... If your weather stripping is just the rubber you will have to rope it in. If you have the chrome/black inlay just lay the wind shield in and then use the tool to put the inlay/binding in.. It will go in dry with no sealant if you use the inlay/binding... Dave

08-07-2011, 11:27 PM	#5
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: windshield replacement Soak the seal in dish soapy water. Put on glass first. Rope into truck.



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