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| | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 21 | Good evening,
I am wondering if any local bolters feel competent with windshields. I have a 54 3/4 ton with no glass at all. I am getting the glass in the next few weeks. Just checking to see if there is anyone able to give me a hand. Thanks ahead of time. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | If I were a little closer to VA. i'd come by and give you a hand with that glass.
I did both my 54's with a helper. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | I have done the door glass, but have always hired the windshield and back glass. I was afraid I would scare the neighbors with foul language associated with task. Glad to be a hand but no expertise. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | I did the back glass on my truck, but it was a pig. I checked with a Richmond-based glass company about doing my windshield because I am certain I will break it during the install, based on my experience with the back glass.
That said, if you decide to do this, I will gladly come help. Maybe I've gotten better...
Just give me a date and I will try to be there (subject to the whims of work).
-Jim | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | While I worked at a restoration shop I helped with some glass installs. Generally if the procedure involves some sealing or caulking compound we used the modern version which is black urethane glue/sealer. The stuff works really well. However it was no fun at all to work with and if it got on anything it was pretty much there to stay.
So in many occasions we had a professional glass service install them.
If the price quoted sounds reasonable I'd let the professionals do it as they're more practiced in using that nasty sticky urethane.
If you don't have a nice paint job and or don't need it to be just right perfect may as well do it yourself, or if the price seems unreasonable. It's certainly possible to do it yourself/with help and learn as you go. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 21 | After reading a great deal of posts I did all the glass alone. (Just me and a string and some soapy water) I am pretty sure it is not perfect, but it is in and the truck outside in the rain right now....First time water tight in over 40 years!! For anyone wondering......The windshield was easier than the back glass. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Nice job. Just did the back barn door glass and windshield myself last week. Not perfect either but I'm certain it will do for a driver and the money I saved I can use elsewhere.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
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