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Brainchild · 05-30-2005, 07:50 PM

I have an 81 3/4 ton,and am trying to get the windshield installed.

I have the glass,rubber seal,and the trim that slips into the rubber channel.What do I do first?

Do I put the rubber into the cab,and then the glass,then the trim?

Or put the rubber on the glass,then put it in the truck?I am having trouble getting the rubber to stretch over the glass.

I have put several sliders in the back with the rubber on the window,and just pull the rubber around the cab.Do I use the same procedure in this case?

I would like to get this done today,or tomorrow,so all help is appreciated.I wish I had taken this class in school,DOH!

TIA

marvxyz · 05-30-2005, 08:39 PM

I'm not a pro, but I would put the rubber around the glass first, put some sealant around the outer edge of the opening rim. Next I would lay the windshield with the rubber installed in position on the cavity just as it would sit naturally. Next, you may need a special tool to pull the inner lip of the winshield rubber onto the rim of the cavity probably starting at the top, and using the special tool work your way around the windshield. after installing the windshield I would snap the trim into the groove made for it. Me I'm no mechanic, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night!! marvxyz

Brainchild · 05-30-2005, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by marvxyz

Me I'm no mechanic, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night!! marvxyz

LMAO Thanks,I'll give that a try.

*1FaastC10* · 05-31-2005, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvxyz

Next, you may need a special tool to pull the inner lip of the winshield rubber onto the rim of the cavity probably starting at the top, and using the special tool work your way around the windshield.

that special tool is available at your local home depot, lowes, menards, etc. its called a "rope".

Brainchild · 05-31-2005, 02:52 AM

I havea rope already

86swb · 05-31-2005, 08:02 AM

I new a guy that had this company put in a new windshield in his truck. When he picked up the truck and was driving home he had to stop at a stop light and the darn windshield fell out onto the hood. Needless to say, he went back to the dealer with the windshield laying in the bed and told them what happened. You will not believe what they told him. They said it was not their falt. They told him the reason the windshield fell out was because "he stopped too fast".

So I guess you should stop slowly with a new windshied install.

Pardon the french.

Brainchild · 05-31-2005, 03:53 PM

That's unbelievable.I have stopped many times without falling out.Retards.

Got mine put in a few minutes ago,and it wasn't too bad.The next one will be easier

Used a hook I made out of a welding rod,and just kinda zipped it in place.

jimfulco · 06-01-2005, 01:11 AM

You're supposed to tie the windshield in with the rope.

We used to use the thin braided rope from an old venetian blind (about 1/8" diameter or so) on VW Beetle windshields. It's definitely a 2-man job. One pushes from the outside while another pulls the rope from the inside. Lubrication is a must. Otherwise it might not seat correctly (and maybe pop out under stress?). KY jelly works well, and rinses off with water.

05-30-2005, 07:50 PM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	OK Now what do I do? I have an 81 3/4 ton,and am trying to get the windshield installed. I have the glass,rubber seal,and the trim that slips into the rubber channel.What do I do first? Do I put the rubber into the cab,and then the glass,then the trim? Or put the rubber on the glass,then put it in the truck?I am having trouble getting the rubber to stretch over the glass. I have put several sliders in the back with the rubber on the window,and just pull the rubber around the cab.Do I use the same procedure in this case? I would like to get this done today,or tomorrow,so all help is appreciated.I wish I had taken this class in school,DOH! TIA __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website Last edited by Brainchild; 05-30-2005 at 07:51 PM.

05-30-2005, 08:39 PM	#2
marvxyz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 27	I'm not a pro, but I would put the rubber around the glass first, put some sealant around the outer edge of the opening rim. Next I would lay the windshield with the rubber installed in position on the cavity just as it would sit naturally. Next, you may need a special tool to pull the inner lip of the winshield rubber onto the rim of the cavity probably starting at the top, and using the special tool work your way around the windshield. after installing the windshield I would snap the trim into the groove made for it. Me I'm no mechanic, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night!! marvxyz Last edited by marvxyz; 05-30-2005 at 08:40 PM.

05-31-2005, 02:52 AM	#5
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I havea rope already __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

05-31-2005, 08:02 AM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I new a guy that had this company put in a new windshield in his truck. When he picked up the truck and was driving home he had to stop at a stop light and the darn windshield fell out onto the hood. Needless to say, he went back to the dealer with the windshield laying in the bed and told them what happened. You will not believe what they told him. They said it was not their falt. They told him the reason the windshield fell out was because "he stopped too fast". So I guess you should stop slowly with a new windshied install. Pardon the french. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 05-31-2005 at 08:03 AM.

05-31-2005, 03:53 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	That's unbelievable.I have stopped many times without falling out.Retards. Got mine put in a few minutes ago,and it wasn't too bad.The next one will be easier Used a hook I made out of a welding rod,and just kinda zipped it in place. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

06-01-2005, 01:11 AM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	You're supposed to tie the windshield in with the rope. We used to use the thin braided rope from an old venetian blind (about 1/8" diameter or so) on VW Beetle windshields. It's definitely a 2-man job. One pushes from the outside while another pulls the rope from the inside. Lubrication is a must. Otherwise it might not seat correctly (and maybe pop out under stress?). KY jelly works well, and rinses off with water.



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