Alan,
I had a lot of problems trying to put my glass in and it was because I tried
to use soapy water to do it. I talked to the guy I bought from and he
recommended silicon. I switched to silicon on the gaskets and the windows
went in like hot butter. I know people on this list recommended soapy water
but I just couldn't make it work .
Terry Stellman
1949 3600
Missouri City, Texas
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan D. Gingles [SMTP:agingles@nucleus.com]
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 12:02 AM
> To: Dave P
> Cc: truck list
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] windshield & wiper motor replacement
>
> After much fuss, bad words, and a ripped gasket, I too had to take my
> truck in to the "professionals" to have the rear window installed. Karen
> and I got the windshield replaced in 20 minutes by ourselves last summer,
> so I figured the rear window would be a breeze. Hah! After ordering
> another new gasket, the glass shop got it installed in a very short time.
> Turns out they don't use the rope trick for the rear windows,
> but a little teflon stick. They also don't install the lock bead until
> after the window is in. DOH!!! I know better if I ever have to do it
> again! They only charged me $25 for the labour, so I can't really
> complain. At least I don't have that piece of poly and duct tape flapping
> in the wind any more!
>
> Alan Gingles
> 1948 Chevy 1314
> http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
>
> Dave P wrote:
>
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I wimped out and took my '53 Chevy to a shop to get the glass and gasket
> replaced. $110 for glass and installation, I decided that was worth my not
> having to be frusterated.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dave
> > '51 project
> > '53 driving toy
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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