Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zip76 · 12-30-2011, 02:00 PM

Hey Guys,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience in removing a windshield in a 1974 C30. I know the ol string trick to install the windshield with a new seal, but I was hoping to use the old seal. (It does feel pretty hard though.)

Jonboy · 12-30-2011, 03:36 PM

You use the same trick to install the windshield with an old seal, too. Make sure to use lots of soapy water (or similar) to install it, and take your time.

**78 Big10 454** · 12-31-2011, 03:00 AM

Not taking the liberty of spending your hard-earned $$$, but I'd get a new seal, especially if existing seal is original to your truck or its age is unknown. Why go through the trouble of installing a new windshield then have it leak because of an old seal? Been there, done that and learned from it.

grs · 12-31-2011, 10:32 AM

Put pieces of rubber around the top, and a little ways down the sides. Then push out slowly. Here is a pic of my rear glass.

zip76 · 12-31-2011, 04:09 PM

Ahh thanks guys for the tips. Yeah...good thinkin... I think I might just order a new window seal. LMC trucks got one for 40 bucks....Anyone know of a cheaper place???

TRC911 · 12-31-2011, 10:14 PM

Go with LMC.

My entire truck has new stripping everywhere

Previous owner dropped $$$ on it before sale. No leaks like some of the auto zone stripping I have used previously on other applications.

makman1297 · 12-31-2011, 10:42 PM

have had good luck with classicparts.com

12-30-2011, 02:00 PM	#1
zip76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit,MI Posts: 38	Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone has any experience in removing a windshield in a 1974 C30. I know the ol string trick to install the windshield with a new seal, but I was hoping to use the old seal. (It does feel pretty hard though.)

12-30-2011, 03:36 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? You use the same trick to install the windshield with an old seal, too. Make sure to use lots of soapy water (or similar) to install it, and take your time. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-31-2011, 03:00 AM	#3
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? Not taking the liberty of spending your hard-earned $$$, but I'd get a new seal, especially if existing seal is original to your truck or its age is unknown. Why go through the trouble of installing a new windshield then have it leak because of an old seal? Been there, done that and learned from it. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

12-31-2011, 10:32 AM	#4
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? Put pieces of rubber around the top, and a little ways down the sides. Then push out slowly. Here is a pic of my rear glass. Attached Images

12-31-2011, 04:09 PM	#5
zip76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit,MI Posts: 38	Re: Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? Ahh thanks guys for the tips. Yeah...good thinkin... I think I might just order a new window seal. LMC trucks got one for 40 bucks....Anyone know of a cheaper place???

12-31-2011, 10:14 PM	#6
TRC911 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KY Posts: 25	Re: Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? Go with LMC. My entire truck has new stripping everywhere Previous owner dropped $$$ on it before sale. No leaks like some of the auto zone stripping I have used previously on other applications.

12-31-2011, 10:42 PM	#7
makman1297 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 583	Re: Windshield Removal in a 1974 C30.....???? have had good luck with classicparts.com __________________ 1981 Dodge D-150 (under construction) 2007 Chevy Suburban 2010 Dodge Charger R/T 1980 Kawasaki KZ 440 2004 Harley Sportster 1200



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