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72armyswbtruck · 04-06-2007, 12:33 AM

OK, here is my question.
Has anyone taken an original windshield from a parts vehicle and placed it in their newly remodeled/ repaired vehicle.
Is their a problem with the window frosting up?

**special-K** · 04-06-2007, 08:32 AM

Frosting is from age.Not all will do it.If the glass is clear,swapping it won`t effect it.But,it may frost at some point and more likely than a new one.

djracer · 04-06-2007, 09:48 AM

just be warned if you want to remove the glass from the parts truck then cut it out and replace the gasket!

stllookn · 04-06-2007, 10:24 AM

You don't need to cut the gasket to remove the windshield...see FAQ...and if the weather is cold use some craft sticks along the top edge...VERY EASY and you can save an expensive gasket.

19673ontree · 04-06-2007, 12:00 PM

I have alway's removed them easily too but my current 67 would not do it , my old gasket was hard as a brick and would not flex , so I ordered a new gasket , all of them to be exact , got one for the rear too , I have my old windshield out here safe and it's not broke or even scratched but it's frosted as you put it , I wish they was some way we could clear them up , I have an idea but don't know if it will work , I'm gonna try it and let you know if it work's

djracer · 04-06-2007, 02:12 PM

if the gasket is real soft you can sometimes peel it out with out breaking but a 35 or 40 gasket to save an expensive windsheild is money well spent to me!

04-06-2007, 12:33 AM	#1
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Windshield Install Questions? OK, here is my question. Has anyone taken an original windshield from a parts vehicle and placed it in their newly remodeled/ repaired vehicle. Is their a problem with the window frosting up? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-06-2007, 08:32 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Windshield Install Questions? Frosting is from age.Not all will do it.If the glass is clear,swapping it won`t effect it.But,it may frost at some point and more likely than a new one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-06-2007, 09:48 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Windshield Install Questions? just be warned if you want to remove the glass from the parts truck then cut it out and replace the gasket! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

04-06-2007, 10:24 AM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Windshield Install Questions? You don't need to cut the gasket to remove the windshield...see FAQ...and if the weather is cold use some craft sticks along the top edge...VERY EASY and you can save an expensive gasket. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-06-2007, 12:00 PM	#5
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Windshield Install Questions? I have alway's removed them easily too but my current 67 would not do it , my old gasket was hard as a brick and would not flex , so I ordered a new gasket , all of them to be exact , got one for the rear too , I have my old windshield out here safe and it's not broke or even scratched but it's frosted as you put it , I wish they was some way we could clear them up , I have an idea but don't know if it will work , I'm gonna try it and let you know if it work's __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-06-2007, 02:12 PM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Windshield Install Questions? if the gasket is real soft you can sometimes peel it out with out breaking but a 35 or 40 gasket to save an expensive windsheild is money well spent to me! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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