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#517788 03/16/2009 8:03 PM
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hello . in england we call them windscreens im sure you call them windshields ,the front glass of a car ..anyway , im fitting a new one on my 54 chevy pickup , i have had a go and failed ,,,got any tips on fitting one please ?

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welcome to the garage gish, there's enough Brits here we understand your mangling of the language grin
call'em what you will, they're never easy to install! see if this tip is helpful - if you elaborate on the particular problems you're having someone might be able to advise more

Bill


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Hi gish, firstly welcome to the 'bolt from a fellow Brit!

It's O.K I speak your language! (Well...almost!)If ye ken whit ah mean! wink

What was the problem you encountered? As Bill said they can be tricky.
The one piece glass is generally easier than the 2 piece(pre '54)

More info,or even better... pictures will help in the diagnosis.

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Do you have the stainless steel trim that surrounds the 1954 windscreen glass and is inserted into the seal? I have found that installation to be tricky.

Nonetheless, the standard seal with no ss trim should not be too difficult.

From whom did you buy the seal?
From whom did you buy the glass?
What are the problems you are having?



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Be sure the opening is free of any rust or old glue.


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the tech help ,helped , it was a real simple job in the end ,with 2 people ...i followed all the advise the window went in but i used a window rubber that has the chrome strip to go with it ,,,but i dont have the trim so i pulled it out again and used a normal rubber ,,and BINGO ,,,i look out and see stuff ...project 1 of 10 completed thanks


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Good to hear you got it sorted Gish...

Now get on with the other 9 projects! wink

Keep us posted of your progress.


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thanks jockbolter ...


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