I bought the trim from a forum member, I have the rubber seal for the wide trim. is the trim installed in the seal first like the windshield? or install window and slide the trim into the grooves in the seal after the window is installed in the truck. any infoe would be appreciated . thanks

 

Pretty sure it has to go into seal first.

 

Yes, first, before installing window.

 

Well maybe that will work? But I have seen it this way...

Rubber seal first, then glass in, then trim piece. Using a interesting loop style tool. Easily made out of a heavy gauge cotter pin (with the end loop bent big enough to put the trim thru) and weld the ends to a old screwdriver.

It is just pushed along and opens up the trim gap in the rubber seal just enough to push the trim right in. The gap is to tight to push/pull the trim around and it can break on ya.

Liquid dish soap will help the tool slide around. The trim locks in the glass after installation.

 

Got any pictures of this homemade tool. Having a hard time picturing what it would look like.

 

Not home made but I bought one just like this a few years back for changing windshields in my Kenworth after seeing how easy the pros made it look. With the right tool it really is pretty easy. This tool has 4 different loops for different shape lock strips.

Another useful tool for working with glass ( though not as important with a rear window since it has a frame) are these plastic blades for getting the window in groove in the gasket. The picture is a little misleading at first glance but it's a top and side view of the same tool.

 

thanks for the info. the rear trim I 'm useing is the wide hard trim, and I tried to install it with the window out , no way I could do it . the manual reads install the window then the trim. I could slide it in all the way to center but could not see how to get the ends in. this trim is in two pieces shaped like a horse shoe left and rt. sides. I'LL more then likely end up takeing it to the glass shop. but I will keep trying. thanks

 

A little dish soap can sometimes help too.

 

Just get that tool from Amazon, it is way easier.

 

Here is how I installed on 1973 F350.

1. make sure you have the correct gasket for the wide trim.
2. Install the gasket on window.
3. Install window in truck using the cord method.
4. Once window is installed place cord in the outside lip of the gasket(this is what the trim lip will slip under). Put the the two pieces of the trim together.(make sure they are pushed together to make as small as possible. Now put trim in window and push the trim outward and work it under the the lip. [B]Now pull the cord inward towards the center of the window working the trim outward and locking into the gasket as you go.
[B]
Only took about 10min once I figured it out. Use a lot of soapy water.

 

I must be slow, I don't see how the tool will work for the wide trim.


I always assumed the trim would have to go in the gasket after it was put around the glass and prior to installation on the truck.

 

Maybe it is possible to do it out of the truck but I couldn't

You need to push the trim to the outside edge to lock trim in the outside grove of the window gasket. With the window in the truck you place the cord( I used 3/16) in the outside grove of rubber gasket. This spreads the gasket lip enough for the trim to slip under. Then pull the cord in towards window and work the trim as you go to lock it against inner groove of gasket.

Hope this helps.

 

i work for a glass shop. if your talking about the wide stainless trim. you 1st put the gasket on the glass then install the trim into the groove of the gasket. Then rope the window in the truck. ive seen many pieces of trim ruined by people trying to install it afterwards

 

Bringing this thread back to life to show how I did the trim install with the glass in the truck.

I pushed a rope into the groove to open the groove a little bit. With the trim pieces connected, I slowly pushed outward and pulled the rope out while applying pressure. Tape used to hold the trim.

Here is a picture to illustrate.



Rope in groove. Tape holding trim up.

 

Update. Having had the pleasure of reinstalling the chrome twice, once with window in place and once removed, I have to recommend removing the rear window. Waaaay easier. And safer. your trim will thank you. I’m a novice and it took me 30 minutes all in.