windshield and rear window replacement
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windshield and rear window replacement
I have a '69 F250. The PO at some point put in a new windshield, but he didn't realize that you have to put the trim on first. He just left it like that, with the trim off, but he gave me the trim when I bought the truck. I want to take out the windshield, put the trim on, and put the windshield back in. The rubber has the grooves for the trim. Will the rubber be destroyed in this process or can I still use it (it looks like new and is very pliable)? I have the same question for the rear window. I have a sliding window to replace the one-piece window for the rear and the rubber is really nice. Should I break down and buy new rubber for both just in case? Any tips, tricks, or things to watch for would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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I say no, if the gaskets are as good as you make them sound.
Just use copious amounts of a good liquid hand soap solution in a spray bottle. Ivory is good, detergents are not, they stain stuff.
Also when you're replacing the set up, use a nylon blind cord soaked in soapy solution, in a ripcord fashion. to re-install the gasket.
If you're a tad light on experience with this stuff, go slow, take your time, take it easy and don't force anything, tease it or work it , you should do fine.
FWIW most glass shops will R&R a windshield for $35- $50 usuall, if every thing is good. You may want to look into that alternative too.
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Just use copious amounts of a good liquid hand soap solution in a spray bottle. Ivory is good, detergents are not, they stain stuff.
Also when you're replacing the set up, use a nylon blind cord soaked in soapy solution, in a ripcord fashion. to re-install the gasket.
If you're a tad light on experience with this stuff, go slow, take your time, take it easy and don't force anything, tease it or work it , you should do fine.
FWIW most glass shops will R&R a windshield for $35- $50 usuall, if every thing is good. You may want to look into that alternative too.
FBp
Last edited by FordBoypete; May 20, 2006 at 09:14 PM.
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Thanks FordBoypete for the reply. I am indeed a little light on experience with windshields. I keep picturing the thing all slippery with soap shooting out of my hands and smashing on the asphalt. I'm always working a lot of overtime, and therefore have a tiny bit more $ than time, so I think I'll look into a good auto glass specialist. Good idea.
