I was wondering if anyone on here has installed the windshield with the stainless trim. We had two tries at it today and having trouble keeping the trim properly seated, the second try was much better but it's going to need to come out and be tried again. Not sure if it's because the new rubber hasn't had a chance to stretch properly or what. The glass seems to be seated good just not the trim..

 

The mouldings have to be installed on the weatherstrip BEFORE the weatherstrip is installed on the windshield.

You cannot install the mouldings after the weatherstrip is installed on the windshield.

This is SOP with every FoMoCo vehicle that has stainless steel windshield reveal mouldings.

 

We did that Bill but when installing it the trim seems to come out of that J-mold in the rubber, 2 tries so far..

 

You don't have to tell me it's a PITA, but that's the only way it can be done.

Some people, after using every cuss word known to man, leave the darn mouldings off.

If there's a long time auto glass shop in your area, you might ask them to do it.

 

I have a guy from a glass shop that is helping me but he's about 25 years younger than I and this is his first kick at the cat too...lol

 

I researched it a bit before doing mine, and all the old school glass guys I spoke to ran for the hills when I mentioned it. I ended up deciding against it, mostly for that reason.

 

I'd kind of like to keep the trim because of the dark green, just to dress it up some, I do have the rubber for the standard glass. But there has to be a solution, it did go in better the second try, it's a lot easier setting the glass in than it is taking it out without breaking it..

 

Agreed, I think it would look sharp with that green, good luck, post a pic when it's in.

 

John One of my 56 trucks has the trim so I can't wait to hear your solution.

 

You will need a big rubber mallet. It takes some persuasion for sure!

 

Well I have the windshield back out, next step is to try again..

 

Well it's back in and fits much better, the secret we found was to take your time and finesse the trim in place. My wife and I spent about an hour getting the rubber and trim in place to where it fit much better and only took about 20 minutes to rope it in place. We should have done it ourselves the first time and not hired a professional.

 

Looks Good. When I'm ready to change my seal you'll have to come and help me

 

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