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| | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 | I am working on a '70 Chevy C10. I contacted a local auto glass company to replace the windshield. The guy they sent out has now broken TWO brand new windshields while ripping up the brand new gaskets both times... Before he shows up with the third windshield and gasket, I thought I'd ask some of you experts out there for some tips... I really would love to get this windshield in but I am afraid this guy is going to destroy my truck (he has scratched paint and ripped one of my sun visors all ready!). Has anyone got a simple procedure or "special tricks" for getting this windshield installed properly? Any help would sure be appreciated! 
David
'70 Chevy C10 Short Stepside
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | Use soapy water.
Start the windshield in at the top with the rubber gasket on it. Make SURE it is set in as far as it will go at the top.
Using the small rope cord trick (rope/cord stuck into the rubber channel). and using a lot of soapy water in a spray bottle. slowly work the window gasket to the inside of the cab. The nylon window knives are a big help too. They help get the edge of the rubber pulled through when the cord alone starts to slip.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 | Thanks for the insight, Luke...
This guy has a rope (it might be too big in diameter) that he is using in the channel but he is not using soap... He is using WD40! On top of that, both times he has started at the bottom... I don't think the rubber is getting seated down properly on the pinchweld area... As he works the glass in the best he can, when he finally gets up to the top, that's when it breaks!
Anyone else got any pointers?
David
'70 Chevy C10 Short Stepside
David
'70 Chevy C10 Short Stepside
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | Like I mentioned, start the top of the windshield into the opening first. I haven`t broken one three times so far withthese years of trucks. I was told this trick by the guy at the glass shop where I bought the glass. The sharp angles at the top of the window on these trucks makes it extremely difficult to work in place. SO,,, start at the top   - - Oh yes,,, do not use any petroleum lubricants on the windsheld rubber as it can cause it to break down. the soapy water will not harm the rubber
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Be yourself. If you are ever lost, It will be much easier to find yourself if you know who you are!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | Mechainiac is right on track, I just put one in a buddy's truck that a glass guy broke the 1st glass+ripped the w/s first time out. Gotta have some patience, these glass guys are used to gluing them & going, not dealing w/rubber. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 4 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 4 | Originally posted by UltimateService: I am working on a '70 Chevy C10. I contacted a local auto glass company to replace the windshield. The guy they sent out has now broken TWO brand new windshields while ripping up the brand new gaskets both times...
Before he shows up with the third windshield and gasket, I thought I'd ask some of you experts out there for some tips... I really would love to get this windshield in but I am afraid this guy is going to destroy my truck (he has scratched paint and ripped one of my sun visors all ready!).
Has anyone got a simple procedure or "special tricks" for getting this windshield installed properly?
Any help would sure be appreciated!
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | Tiltcab Bob,,,,What are you asking?
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Be yourself. If you are ever lost, It will be much easier to find yourself if you know who you are!
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