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Yes , it can be done.( Windshield install )

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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Talking Yes , it can be done.( Windshield install )

After years of messing with old cars & trucks I decided to try something for the first time . I "roped" in the windshield in my 56 by myself . Then almost dislocated my shoulder trying to pat myself on the back .
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Congrats--I'm still working up the nerve to do mine!!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Now you know haha I have put a few windshields in. The fun! the horror!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Poot, the windshield is curved in your 57 like my 56 so the install would work the same . If I had it to do again , I would round up some help .
 
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Better you almost dislocated the shoulder patting yourself on the back than in trying to install it...

I fretted about installing the windshield and back glass in my 48 for a long time because everything I read said you need two people to do it. I had almost resolved that I was going to have to take the truck somewhere to have it done. Then one day I just decided that I was going to try it by myself regardless. I was amazed at how easy it and the back glass went in. It only took me 30 minutes to do both...I gave myself a nice pat too.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Isn't it amazing how simple some tasks are when you finally tackle them?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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Glad to hear it can be done on the '48-'50. I have to do the windshield and the rear window on my F-1 when it gets back from the painter.
 
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