1960 GMC door glass with metal trim - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**AngryPirate** · 01-29-2020, 10:56 PM

So, my door glass (that I am replacing) has metal trim around it. I would like to keep the trim when I install the new glass.

Is it the same glass as the non-trimmed glass?

It seems like it might be, but with larger tracks and felt seals on the doors.

Is my assumption correct?

Thanks!

Also, I'm talking about the large glass, not the vent windows.

AcampoDave · 01-31-2020, 11:57 PM

I think the metal framed windows were the older type of lamintated safety glass and non-framed windows were tempered glass

**G8rN@te61** · 04-02-2020, 09:36 AM

My framed drivers side is cracked now. I like the look of the frame can I buy the glass from Classic or LMC and just re-install the frame around it?

verdell · 04-02-2020, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by G8rN@te61

My framed drivers side is cracked now. I like the look of the frame can I buy the glass from Classic or LMC and just re-install the frame around it?

I replaced the cracked door glass on my '60 back in September. I just ordered the piece and installed it myself. Don't forget to check the tiny screws that hold the frame together and the correct glass setting tape.

**G8rN@te61** · 04-04-2020, 05:42 PM

what thickness tape did you use?

**AngryPirate** · 04-05-2020, 01:45 PM

I guess my original question was, can I buy the non-framed glass from LMC and put the frames around them?

The answer appears to be yes, since I went ahead and got them. The non-framed glass is exactly the same size as the framed glass. The difference in the over all size (glass + frame) is accounted for in the thickness of the felted channels that are installed into the door, that the window rides and seals against.

01-29-2020, 10:56 PM	#1
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 564	1960 GMC door glass with metal trim So, my door glass (that I am replacing) has metal trim around it. I would like to keep the trim when I install the new glass. Is it the same glass as the non-trimmed glass? It seems like it might be, but with larger tracks and felt seals on the doors. Is my assumption correct? Thanks! Also, I'm talking about the large glass, not the vent windows.

01-31-2020, 11:57 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,774	Re: 1960 GMC door glass with metal trim I think the metal framed windows were the older type of lamintated safety glass and non-framed windows were tempered glass

04-02-2020, 09:36 AM	#3
G8rN@te61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 203	Re: 1960 GMC door glass with metal trim My framed drivers side is cracked now. I like the look of the frame can I buy the glass from Classic or LMC and just re-install the frame around it?

04-04-2020, 05:42 PM	#5
G8rN@te61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 203	Re: 1960 GMC door glass with metal trim what thickness tape did you use?

04-05-2020, 01:45 PM	#6
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 564	Re: 1960 GMC door glass with metal trim I guess my original question was, can I buy the non-framed glass from LMC and put the frames around them? The answer appears to be yes, since I went ahead and got them. The non-framed glass is exactly the same size as the framed glass. The difference in the over all size (glass + frame) is accounted for in the thickness of the felted channels that are installed into the door, that the window rides and seals against.



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