Put my windshield by myself. What a PITA - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rscam · 03-31-2008, 10:47 PM

I never have any help when I need it so I am used to doing thing alone. So I tried to put my windshield in by myself. It took me twice but I got it. The first time I ran the rope around the gasket before I installed it and tied it to itself. That worked fine until the knot came loose and it just pulled out half way thru. I took it back out and did the rope again but this time I had alot of extra and tied both end to something stationary in the truck so it wouldn't pull around. So this time got it about 2/3 of the way in before the rope pulled out. So I said to heck with it and found a pick with a hook on the end that I ground the end blount so it wouldn't puncture the rubber. Then I just pulled the gasket piece at a time till I got it. In and out of the truck about 50 times to push and pull.

heyjoe · 03-31-2008, 11:22 PM

Way to go!!

PanelDeland · 04-01-2008, 04:07 AM

Perserverance and patience!!

AustinScott · 04-01-2008, 05:28 AM

MY hats off to you, That is one hell of a thing to do by you're self.

03-31-2008, 10:47 PM	#1
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Put my windshield by myself. What a PITA I never have any help when I need it so I am used to doing thing alone. So I tried to put my windshield in by myself. It took me twice but I got it. The first time I ran the rope around the gasket before I installed it and tied it to itself. That worked fine until the knot came loose and it just pulled out half way thru. I took it back out and did the rope again but this time I had alot of extra and tied both end to something stationary in the truck so it wouldn't pull around. So this time got it about 2/3 of the way in before the rope pulled out. So I said to heck with it and found a pick with a hook on the end that I ground the end blount so it wouldn't puncture the rubber. Then I just pulled the gasket piece at a time till I got it. In and out of the truck about 50 times to push and pull.

03-31-2008, 11:22 PM	#2
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: Put my windshield by myself. What a PITA Way to go!! __________________ '67 C20 small window Fleetside - 250 inline 6 - 3 on the tree - heavy duty clutch, brakes, rear springs - 17.5 wheels w/bias ply tires - AM radio - heater.

04-01-2008, 04:07 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Put my windshield by myself. What a PITA Perserverance and patience!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-01-2008, 05:28 AM	#4
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Put my windshield by myself. What a PITA MY hats off to you, That is one hell of a thing to do by you're self.



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