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mobileortho · 03-20-2013, 06:52 PM

I finally bought the windshield chrome trim for my truck. Found out that it's not the easiest thing to install (unless I'm doing something wrong). Does the windshield have to be out to put it in? Any tips?

**mr48chev** · 03-20-2013, 07:28 PM

You have the right rubber for it?

mobileortho · 03-20-2013, 08:31 PM

Yep, the seal with the slit was already installed.

D-man313 · 03-20-2013, 09:23 PM

I think you can do it either way, mine glass was in place. It does take some persuasion.

mobileortho · 03-23-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by D-man313

I think you can do it either way, mine glass was in place. It does take some persuasion.

And a few choice words!

I've been told by some others it be installed off the truck. I wish I'd took their advice as I've already dinged it up!!!

D-man313 · 03-23-2013, 02:54 PM

Let the truck sit out in the sun all day, soften the rubber up. Soap the rubber up so the molding slides in easier.

mobileortho · 03-26-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by D-man313

Let the truck sit out in the sun all day, soften the rubber up. Soap the rubber up so the molding slides in easier.

Now that's a good idea.....'course that may take awhile with the way the weather's been lately!

SCHRUMGMC · 03-27-2013, 12:36 AM

I have the lack of Patience

and that's where I fail at

**mr48chev** · 03-27-2013, 12:17 PM

I'm going to have to look at my truck when I get home tonight because I'm pretty sure the rubber on it is the standard (no chrome) rubber that has a lock groove on the front side while there is another rubber that has a special groove for the stainless trim.

I'm thinking that unless you ordered the deluxe rubber to begin with you might have a windshield rubber similar to mine.

Here: good info that you should be able to use.
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/windows/rear.html

mobileortho · 03-28-2013, 12:24 AM

My truck does not have the standard rubber.

S10Fan · 03-28-2013, 05:57 AM

Mine was a piece of cake, replaced the rubber, hung the stainless trim on a nail in the garage, done! LOL

Seriously though, I ditched the trim and used "non-trim" rubber as a replacement.

mobileortho · 03-29-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Mine was a piece of cake, replaced the rubber, hung the stainless trim on a nail in the garage, done! LOL

Seriously though, I ditched the trim and used "non-trim" rubber as a replacement.

I may be following your lead.....tore the rubber last night trying to work it in!

Luckily, I have a spare non deluxe trim laying around that came with the truck.

lazypineapple · 03-29-2013, 01:42 PM

are we talking about the trim around the Windshield? or the piece in the Middle between the 2?
if your talking about the trim around the WS it must be put in the groove of the rubber before installation.
Lots of soapy water.
you must watch as you install the assembly that it doesnt start coming out because you will play hell trying to get it in the groove after your done.
it is a Locking device for the WS Rubber.
It also important that you dont bent it or deform the shape, of the trim or it will never stay in.
if it wont lay on a bench assembled without poping out, you need to tweek it.
and you go ahead an install the center piece first too

03-20-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 911	AD chrome windshield molding I finally bought the windshield chrome trim for my truck. Found out that it's not the easiest thing to install (unless I'm doing something wrong). Does the windshield have to be out to put it in? Any tips? __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

03-20-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,817	Re: AD chrome windshield molding You have the right rubber for it? __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-20-2013, 08:31 PM	#3
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 911	Re: AD chrome windshield molding Yep, the seal with the slit was already installed. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

03-20-2013, 09:23 PM	#4
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: AD chrome windshield molding I think you can do it either way, mine glass was in place. It does take some persuasion. __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where

03-23-2013, 02:54 PM	#6
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: AD chrome windshield molding Let the truck sit out in the sun all day, soften the rubber up. Soap the rubber up so the molding slides in easier. __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where

03-27-2013, 12:36 AM	#8
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: AD chrome windshield molding I have the lack of Patience and that's where I fail at __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-27-2013, 12:17 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,817	Re: AD chrome windshield molding I'm going to have to look at my truck when I get home tonight because I'm pretty sure the rubber on it is the standard (no chrome) rubber that has a lock groove on the front side while there is another rubber that has a special groove for the stainless trim. I'm thinking that unless you ordered the deluxe rubber to begin with you might have a windshield rubber similar to mine. Here: good info that you should be able to use. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/windows/rear.html __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 03-27-2013 at 12:33 PM.

03-28-2013, 12:24 AM	#10
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 911	Re: AD chrome windshield molding My truck does not have the standard rubber. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

03-28-2013, 05:57 AM	#11
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,643	Re: AD chrome windshield molding Mine was a piece of cake, replaced the rubber, hung the stainless trim on a nail in the garage, done! LOL Seriously though, I ditched the trim and used "non-trim" rubber as a replacement. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-29-2013, 01:42 PM	#13
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: AD chrome windshield molding are we talking about the trim around the Windshield? or the piece in the Middle between the 2? if your talking about the trim around the WS it must be put in the groove of the rubber before installation. Lots of soapy water. you must watch as you install the assembly that it doesnt start coming out because you will play hell trying to get it in the groove after your done. it is a Locking device for the WS Rubber. It also important that you dont bent it or deform the shape, of the trim or it will never stay in. if it wont lay on a bench assembled without poping out, you need to tweek it. and you go ahead an install the center piece first too



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