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darkone · 12-29-2011, 06:43 PM

hey all. i couldnt get these corner pieces in and i ended up fubaring the chrome window trim i believe.... does anyone know if its possible to actually get this thing back in there without pulling the whole window?

darkone · 12-29-2011, 06:44 PM

i hate my life right now

Indyuke · 12-29-2011, 06:52 PM

It's pretty tough to get it back in without pulling the window. I had that happen to me once, and had to use a tiny blunt hook and run it down the channel while working the trim back in.

darkone · 12-29-2011, 06:55 PM

is the channel that it pops into on the cab side of the glass? or the outside?

71 super · 12-29-2011, 11:02 PM

IT is easier just to pull the glass. Is the trim repop? What brand if so? If it is counterparts thow it in the trash and start over. The precision brand trim is hit and miss but beats the counterparts brand, GMC pauls offers the precision brand. I have had the best luck glass out, rubber installed, then install top piece of chrome, then lower/side pieces, install junction in lower middle, then install the upper corners. They can be tough to get started but with a little help and the tap of a screwdriver handle they will go. Reinstall the glass with help. The glass in the red/ white truck fought the entire way and had to be set three times before I was satisfied (my brother and I did this and all but one of the rest of my trucks). If you need better instructions or help pm me and I can walk you through this, patience is the key along with extra hands, lube and a good piece of string.

**Already Gone** · 12-29-2011, 11:13 PM

This is a timely post. I just picked up the January issue of Custom Classic Trucks magazine and the editors whole editorial on page 6 is about all the major problems he had installing a new windshield with a new gasket and the chrome trim in his 68 truck.
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darkone · 12-30-2011, 04:18 AM

i boke the windshield tonigth giving it some last fine tuning on knocking the chrome flush. fml...

Indyuke · 12-30-2011, 12:20 PM

What kind of trim do you have in there? Is it repro or original? What year truck?

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12-29-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
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12-29-2011, 06:52 PM	#3
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: chrome window trim install... i fubar'd it... im pretty sure. pls help It's pretty tough to get it back in without pulling the window. I had that happen to me once, and had to use a tiny blunt hook and run it down the channel while working the trim back in.

12-29-2011, 06:55 PM	#4
darkone Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: none Posts: 239	Re: chrome window trim install... i fubar'd it... im pretty sure. pls help is the channel that it pops into on the cab side of the glass? or the outside?

12-29-2011, 11:02 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: chrome window trim install... i fubar'd it... im pretty sure. pls help IT is easier just to pull the glass. Is the trim repop? What brand if so? If it is counterparts thow it in the trash and start over. The precision brand trim is hit and miss but beats the counterparts brand, GMC pauls offers the precision brand. I have had the best luck glass out, rubber installed, then install top piece of chrome, then lower/side pieces, install junction in lower middle, then install the upper corners. They can be tough to get started but with a little help and the tap of a screwdriver handle they will go. Reinstall the glass with help. The glass in the red/ white truck fought the entire way and had to be set three times before I was satisfied (my brother and I did this and all but one of the rest of my trucks). If you need better instructions or help pm me and I can walk you through this, patience is the key along with extra hands, lube and a good piece of string. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-29-2011, 11:13 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: chrome window trim install... i fubar'd it... im pretty sure. pls help This is a timely post. I just picked up the January issue of Custom Classic Trucks magazine and the editors whole editorial on page 6 is about all the major problems he had installing a new windshield with a new gasket and the chrome trim in his 68 truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-30-2011, 04:18 AM	#7
darkone Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: none Posts: 239	Re: chrome window trim install... i fubar'd it... im pretty sure. pls help i boke the windshield tonigth giving it some last fine tuning on knocking the chrome flush. fml...

12-30-2011, 12:20 PM	#8
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: chrome window trim install... i fubar'd it... im pretty sure. pls help What kind of trim do you have in there? Is it repro or original? What year truck?



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