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I read the tech tip on installing the windshield glass. It referenced putting the rubber on the glass first for the front windshiield but it wasn't clear if for the rear window, the rubber should go into the opening first then work the glass in. Does anyone have some good ideas for a first timer?
Thanks

I'm going to try to reinstall the windshield and rear window today on my 1956 GMC pickup, and in 56 the rear window had a lock strip of rubber that goes in after the glass is in. The 55-59 manual says no sealant and rubber on truck first, then glass. I don't know about 1952, but good luck to you!
Dave

It doesn't go in the same way as the windshield. There are instructions in the shop manual.

It's been a few years since I did the rear window, but if I remember correctly put the rubber on first, set the glass, then the lock strip. The special tool for the lock strip makes it easy with some soapy water.

Spencer

I just did Mine on My 52-3100 the rubber goes on the truck frist than I took a pc. of 1/4 inch wood dowel rod with a flat point like a chisel point and with My wife brushing on dish soap ran it around between the rubber and the glass , than to get the lock bead in I used a crome plated 5/16 box wrench it is the kind You have for ignition parts ,small, put that in sidways and turned it so the rubber was formed over the top of the wrench pushed the lock bead into the wrench ,My wife still brushing the dish soap, pulled the wrench around while I pushed the lock bead into the wrench worked good .

Pete

They make a lock bead installing tool that is cheap. It looks like a miniature triangular trowel with a hole in the center to feed the locking strip through.

Hi,
The windshield on my '56 GMC 3/4 ton was a tougher task than I thought. This should be a rite of passage for stovebolters- putting in auto glass. The gasket was a bit tricky to put on, but it fit well, and the string idea sounded easier than it was. I stopped the install when the gasket slipped off the glass, but we were close! The rear window is also for another day. I remembered two things from this forum- 1) its supposed to be fun(thats why I stopped) and 2) carefully slap the glass into place. One can't get leverage for a push up on a step ladder.

Dave

I had good success using a carpenter's pencil as a substitute for the lock bead installation tool. (You can get them at any basic hardware store.)

Sharpen it to a reasonable "point", then dull it back so that it is smooth and has no corners. The graphite works well as a lubricant for the rubber.

They cost less than a buck, and when you're done, you have a great looking back glass and still have a carpenter's pencil!



Bill

Rockhammer,this seems to be one of the most commonly discussed items regarding body glass on these old trucks.
Here's a thread I was involved with a while back.
Hope it helps.