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Can anyone provide me with the dimensions of one side of windshield glass on a 52 3100?? The windshield I'm attempting to install {both sides} seem like they are too large? Thanks for your time.

Just checked the pieces out of my 51 3100.
15 1/4. X. 25 1/2. Measured at the square end inboard

Nhluvstruck, Your time and effort greatly appreciated.

** I guess that might explain some of my difficulty installing my windshield. My glass measures 25&3/4 in. on each side. So I've got an extra 1/2 inch to get in the opening. Can that be done??? Anyone had this problem before? Thanks for your help.

My glass is also 25 1/2, but it's 15 1/5 high at the highest point.

** 1953 Panel ** Have you already installed your windshield glass? I was able to get both sides of the windshield glass installed {twice} but the polished stainless steel trim is pushed out in the process. Once the glass and seal are installed there's no way your going to get the trim back in the correct position. I'll try again when the temp. is somewhat comfortable.

My panel doesn't have stainless trim. My glass is in, we used a watery lubricant, was still difficult.

* 1953 panel* Do remember where you got your glass? I might be ahead of the game by just getting glass from another source. Thanks

My guess is you don't have an original to compare?

If there is someone near you with an original that is out, have them trace it on butcher paper and mail it to you.

Then take it to your local glass shop

I believe J. C. Sells paper patterns for that purpose.

The glass shop my be able to trim your after markets

It sounds like your glass may have been cut to be butted in the center eliminating the division bar, with the center filled with a bead of clear silicone. If you can get a good pattern of the original cutting a !/4" or so off the end is possible. Also you could ask the shop to seam (bevel) the edges if they aren't already. If the edge isn't seamed it will hang up on the rubber during the rope-in, making the job harder. Try not to get too much lube in the moulding groove and use lots of masking tape over the moulding to help hold it in place. the tape can be pulled out after everythings together. Murphys OIl Soap is a old trick for lubing to rubber lip that pulls over the pinchweld. It cleans up easy and won't dry out too fast like silicone spray. Hope this helps. John

I have the original pieces of glass out of my '51 3100 and they measure the same as what 1953 panels' has given you. They are quite curved and top and bottom and spayed on the sides so you definitely need a template. I had mine cut at a local glass for $100 after I cracked the originals trying to get them out.
Note: that is $100 Canadian so you can probably get them down there for $20 :-)

The chrome trim does not appear to have any affect on the rubber as I changed mine from black rubber to chrome insets without a problem.
I used the string method and they popped in quite nicely.
If you can't find what you need I can trace them and mail you a set.
Peter

Marzach, I meant to say 15 1/2" high, I think that glass came with the truck 10 years ago but not installed. It looks like it's not a factory glass but I'm not sure.

What is recommended today for sealant type and location of placement of this sealant? The Factory Assembly Manual has directions, but I have trouble deciphering them, and sealants have changed since then.
Carl

I didn't see any info on sealant, will need to check. BTW, my windshields leak.