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*rage'nrat638* · 11-03-2003, 07:33 PM

WELL DID JUST AS GMC PAUL SAID......
used the new rubber
used the rope
used the vaseline

used the caulk
went right in....

damn...i sure am glad everybody knows what i am talking about????
you might think it's got something to do with SEX..

used my son to give me a hand pushing and pulling......
man am i happy....

got the used windshield for 50.00 months ago...

*rage'nrat638* · 11-03-2003, 07:53 PM

pics.

Lobo'74 · 11-03-2003, 08:09 PM

I need to put new rubber around my windshield. Have the rubber, but am approaching the task with some trepidation.

I intend to get the windshield out and clean/por15 the flange all around it, then try and put the new rubber and the old windshield back on.

Yours looks good from the pictures, are the instructions you used on the board here?

*rage'nrat638* · 11-03-2003, 08:13 PM

heres the link at pistons site

http://www.myoldtruck.com/forums/sho...ght=windshield

Lobo'74 · 11-03-2003, 08:32 PM

woo hoo! 101 posts.

Thanks for the info on the instructions. I'm bookmarking it.

Eddie H. · 11-03-2003, 08:32 PM

How do you install the stainless steel trim that goes inside the weatherstrip?

Lobo'74 · 11-03-2003, 08:40 PM

What is that big roll of black tape on your hood? Is it a good thig to have fot the instillation?

*rage'nrat638* · 11-03-2003, 08:41 PM

install rubber into windshield....then install chrome trim....
getter all lubed up ...just the inside lip....vaseline

install rope...i put that tube type windshield caulk around the flange...then went to town....

had to do a little clean-up with prep-sol (don't eat paint)

BUT IT'S BETTER NOT TO HAVE ANY LEAKS

68 Suburban · 11-03-2003, 08:54 PM

cool, you can do mine next time I come up :p

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 11-03-2003, 10:32 PM

You had allot better luck than I did. I broke two new windsheilds costing $125.00 each

Im going to have one installed by a professional for $160.00 so Ill never install another windsheild ever

gonebad2 · 11-03-2003, 10:47 PM

I have installed about six or eight of them and only broke one(upper right corner). Thanks for the Vaseline trick. I'm going to try that one next time I install one. I just got a quote last week for a new windshield and was floored by the price. Only $110.00 installed. I paid $170.00 for the last one I bought. Isn't competition in business a great thing.

Blue Beard · 11-04-2003, 12:40 AM

Nice job, going to do it for extra cash now........?

ZOOMY · 11-04-2003, 02:23 AM

Where did you buy the new rubber ? ( gasket ).......Thanks......Zoomy

**GMCPaul** · 11-04-2003, 03:18 AM

I'll give you one hint where the gasket came from

Glad you had a smooth and uneventful install!!!!
Heres the directions for anyone interested in doing it yourself.
Remove original windshield by cutting rubber on inside all the way around and push out and dispose ( far nicer than trying to pry it out with hole seal intact and it breaking and making a mess to clean )
After originals removed thoroughly clean flange inside and out where rubber seal rests and file off sharp edges to avoid tearing new rubber on install. Have new seal in a very warm area so is extremely pliable, lay new windshield face down on carpet or similar material and apply weatherstrip to glass, place a chalk line string ( available at Ace Hardware, Menards , Lowes, etc... ) in channel of weatherstrip where cab flange sits when installed leaving a small loop sticking out at the top center of rubber and other 2 ends of string sticking out bottom center, tape the top string loop and the ends of string at bottom in place to hold, then apply thin coating of vaseline to inside edge of weatherstrip that will be exposed on inside of cab when installed, coat cab flange opening with windshield chaulk and get assistance to lift windshield and place windshield in place from outside postioning upper angled corners in opening first then have someone inside cab begin pulling chalk string loop on one side of loop towards top corner while assistant outside cab applies light pressure to glass following progress of person in cab pulling the string, then work the opposite side top, then work string down either side, then pull center 2 ends towards outside bottom corners one side at a time. I find it works best when doing center bottom towards outer corner to grab end of string I worked from top down with one hand to prevent it from moving then I pull the end sticking out at bottom towards the corner, after seal is fully installed apply weatherstrip cement under outside edge of seal, then wipe down exposed area of seal inside and out to remove any vaseline or caulk on seal with acetone on a rag.
Slow and easy and a warm enviroment are the best when doing install.
GMCPaul

Hotrod70C10 · 11-04-2003, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMC JUNKIE TOO
You had allot better luck than I did. I broke two new windsheilds costing $125.00 each Im going to have one installed by a professional for $160.00 so Ill never install another windsheild ever

Where did you get that quote for an installed windsheild? I haven't lookd around yet but, I figured $200 or more...

Huck · 11-04-2003, 08:43 AM

NOW IF WE ARE DOING AN INSTALL WITH THE DELUX TRIM, IE THE RUBBER IS SLOTTED FOR THE STAINLESS WINDSHIELD TRIM, WHAT IS THE BEST PROCESS----INSTALL STAINLESS IN RUBBER BEFORE INSTALL OR AFTER AND HOW BEST TO DO THIS___________?? AND, DO YOU NEED TO GET A RUBBER GASKET THAT IS YEAR DEPENDENT---IE. THE 71/2 USES A DIFFERENT STAINLESS THEN THE EARLIER YEARS------??

**GMCPaul** · 11-04-2003, 08:54 AM

Install trim in rubber seal and make sure its fully seated in its groove then install rubber on glass and again make sure trim stayed fully seated in seal, then install windshield. Deluxe windshield seal with trim always use a 71-72 seal with 71-72 SS trim, and 67-70 always use a 67-70 seal with deluxe trim.
GMCPaul

*rage'nrat638* · 11-04-2003, 07:15 PM

thanks again gmc paul

guitarornothin · 11-04-2003, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rage'nrat638
WELL DID JUST AS GMC PAUL SAID......

got the used windshield for 50.00 months ago...

GOOD DEAL FOR JUST 50 BUCKS!!!!!!

68 Suburban · 02-14-2004, 04:53 PM

I assume it is the same trick for doing the side and hatch windows on a Burb? I am getting ready to paint the burb, and I would much rather paint it with the glass out.

krue · 02-14-2004, 05:35 PM

Thanks for the info! I put it in FAQ for future reference. I hope nobody minds.

JJR · 02-14-2004, 08:00 PM

What is the difference between the 67-70 and 71-72 trim? I have a couple of sets of windshield trim that I have picked up over the years and I can't remember what year trucks I got them off of. I believe they were pre 71's. When the time comes I don't want to order the wrong gasket. From what Paul said I am assumming the 67-70 is chrome trim and 71/72 used stainless steel. Is this correct? Thanks.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-14-2004, 09:05 PM

Not too sure about the stainless and chrome year's but from what I have heard the trim is a pain to put in and some glass shop's won't touch it??

*rage'nrat638* · 02-14-2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FRENCHBLUE72
Not too sure about the stainless and chrome year's but from what I have heard the trim is a pain to put in and some glass shop's won't touch it??

INSTALL THE RUBBER ON THE WINDSHIELD.....
INSTALL THE TRIM........

I DID IT ON THE HOOD OF MY TRUCK W/A BLANKET UNDER IT...

NOT HARD AT ALL

11-03-2003, 07:33 PM	#1
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Front Windshield Install... Very Easy Thanks Gmc Paul WELL DID JUST AS GMC PAUL SAID...... used the new rubber used the rope used the vaseline used the caulk went right in.... damn...i sure am glad everybody knows what i am talking about???? you might think it's got something to do with SEX.. used my son to give me a hand pushing and pulling...... man am i happy.... got the used windshield for 50.00 months ago... Last edited by rage'nrat638; 11-03-2003 at 07:56 PM.

11-03-2003, 08:09 PM	#3
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Instructions posted? I need to put new rubber around my windshield. Have the rubber, but am approaching the task with some trepidation. I intend to get the windshield out and clean/por15 the flange all around it, then try and put the new rubber and the old windshield back on. Yours looks good from the pictures, are the instructions you used on the board here? __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

11-03-2003, 08:32 PM	#5
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Post 101 woo hoo! 101 posts. Thanks for the info on the instructions. I'm bookmarking it. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

11-03-2003, 08:32 PM	#6
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	How do you install the stainless steel trim that goes inside the weatherstrip? __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-03-2003, 08:40 PM	#7
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Whazat? What is that big roll of black tape on your hood? Is it a good thig to have fot the instillation? __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

11-03-2003, 07:53 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	pics.

11-03-2003, 08:13 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	heres the link at pistons site http://www.myoldtruck.com/forums/sho...ght=windshield

11-03-2003, 08:41 PM	#8
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	install rubber into windshield....then install chrome trim.... getter all lubed up ...just the inside lip....vaseline install rope...i put that tube type windshield caulk around the flange...then went to town.... had to do a little clean-up with prep-sol (don't eat paint) BUT IT'S BETTER NOT TO HAVE ANY LEAKS

11-03-2003, 08:54 PM	#9
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	cool, you can do mine next time I come up :p

11-03-2003, 10:32 PM	#10
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	You had allot better luck than I did. I broke two new windsheilds costing $125.00 each Im going to have one installed by a professional for $160.00 so Ill never install another windsheild ever

11-03-2003, 10:47 PM	#11
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I have installed about six or eight of them and only broke one(upper right corner). Thanks for the Vaseline trick. I'm going to try that one next time I install one. I just got a quote last week for a new windshield and was floored by the price. Only $110.00 installed. I paid $170.00 for the last one I bought. Isn't competition in business a great thing. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-04-2003, 12:40 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Nice job, going to do it for extra cash now........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-04-2003, 02:23 AM	#13
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	New Rubbers Where did you buy the new rubber ? ( gasket ).......Thanks......Zoomy

11-04-2003, 03:18 AM	#14
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	I'll give you one hint where the gasket came from Glad you had a smooth and uneventful install!!!! Heres the directions for anyone interested in doing it yourself. Remove original windshield by cutting rubber on inside all the way around and push out and dispose ( far nicer than trying to pry it out with hole seal intact and it breaking and making a mess to clean ) After originals removed thoroughly clean flange inside and out where rubber seal rests and file off sharp edges to avoid tearing new rubber on install. Have new seal in a very warm area so is extremely pliable, lay new windshield face down on carpet or similar material and apply weatherstrip to glass, place a chalk line string ( available at Ace Hardware, Menards , Lowes, etc... ) in channel of weatherstrip where cab flange sits when installed leaving a small loop sticking out at the top center of rubber and other 2 ends of string sticking out bottom center, tape the top string loop and the ends of string at bottom in place to hold, then apply thin coating of vaseline to inside edge of weatherstrip that will be exposed on inside of cab when installed, coat cab flange opening with windshield chaulk and get assistance to lift windshield and place windshield in place from outside postioning upper angled corners in opening first then have someone inside cab begin pulling chalk string loop on one side of loop towards top corner while assistant outside cab applies light pressure to glass following progress of person in cab pulling the string, then work the opposite side top, then work string down either side, then pull center 2 ends towards outside bottom corners one side at a time. I find it works best when doing center bottom towards outer corner to grab end of string I worked from top down with one hand to prevent it from moving then I pull the end sticking out at bottom towards the corner, after seal is fully installed apply weatherstrip cement under outside edge of seal, then wipe down exposed area of seal inside and out to remove any vaseline or caulk on seal with acetone on a rag. Slow and easy and a warm enviroment are the best when doing install. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-04-2003, 08:43 AM	#16
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	NOW IF WE ARE DOING AN INSTALL WITH THE DELUX TRIM, IE THE RUBBER IS SLOTTED FOR THE STAINLESS WINDSHIELD TRIM, WHAT IS THE BEST PROCESS----INSTALL STAINLESS IN RUBBER BEFORE INSTALL OR AFTER AND HOW BEST TO DO THIS___________?? AND, DO YOU NEED TO GET A RUBBER GASKET THAT IS YEAR DEPENDENT---IE. THE 71/2 USES A DIFFERENT STAINLESS THEN THE EARLIER YEARS------??



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11-04-2003, 08:54 AM	#17
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Install trim in rubber seal and make sure its fully seated in its groove then install rubber on glass and again make sure trim stayed fully seated in seal, then install windshield. Deluxe windshield seal with trim always use a 71-72 seal with 71-72 SS trim, and 67-70 always use a 67-70 seal with deluxe trim. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-04-2003, 07:15 PM	#18
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	thanks again gmc paul

02-14-2004, 04:53 PM	#20
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I assume it is the same trick for doing the side and hatch windows on a Burb? I am getting ready to paint the burb, and I would much rather paint it with the glass out. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

02-14-2004, 05:35 PM	#21
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Thanks for the info! I put it in FAQ for future reference. I hope nobody minds. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-14-2004, 08:00 PM	#22
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	What is the difference between the 67-70 and 71-72 trim? I have a couple of sets of windshield trim that I have picked up over the years and I can't remember what year trucks I got them off of. I believe they were pre 71's. When the time comes I don't want to order the wrong gasket. From what Paul said I am assumming the 67-70 is chrome trim and 71/72 used stainless steel. Is this correct? Thanks. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

02-14-2004, 09:05 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Not too sure about the stainless and chrome year's but from what I have heard the trim is a pain to put in and some glass shop's won't touch it?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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