Got a new windshield!
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Cargo Master
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Got a new windshield!
After having it out for 2 months while prepping and painting the cab I decided to get a new windshield instead of using the 44 year old one with scratches. One place wanted me to bring the truck in... impossible. Another simply didn't want to do it. Third place came out and finished up 1 hour ago. I supplied the NOS gasket from 1985 with the chrome strip. Took them a little push and pull to get the chrome lined up and into the frame it went. Watched as the guy pulled the rope bit by bit while the other patted the outside and it went in flawlessly. So nice to look out a brand new windshield. A couple of photos of right and left plus the paint detail in the upper corner on a two tone.
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Which windshield did you use? Is it clear, tinted or is it a sunband windshield?
The sunband is not original, but it's nice to have...as long as you're not too tall.
At night, the extra upper band of tint the sunband has, makes it difficult to see thru. Guess how I found about about this.
btw: I see an empty antenna hole.
The antenna has been reproduced. It's the same antenna (C3AZ18813C) as 1961/64 Galaxies, full sized Merc's used.
The sunband is not original, but it's nice to have...as long as you're not too tall.
At night, the extra upper band of tint the sunband has, makes it difficult to see thru. Guess how I found about about this.
btw: I see an empty antenna hole.
The antenna has been reproduced. It's the same antenna (C3AZ18813C) as 1961/64 Galaxies, full sized Merc's used.
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The antenna was out for painting and for the windshield install. I found the antenna several years ago but the base was another story. Given the slope not just any base would work. Took about one year to find the right base, NOS also, last year on eBay.
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I love the look of the chrome trim around the windshield. Mine doesn't have that, but my windshield has a small star crack, center near bottom. It doesn't interfere with my view, but it doesn't look great either. Plus the scratches and wear of 44 years, so like you, I'll be looking to replace it one day.
Just curious if I could go with the shiny trimmed gasket at that time? I realize I'd need to find the trim.
Just curious if I could go with the shiny trimmed gasket at that time? I realize I'd need to find the trim.
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Heck, I got a ceack in mine from the edge for about 5 inches... i cant afford a new windshield yet tho...
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I love the look of the chrome trim around the windshield. Mine doesn't have that, but my windshield has a small star crack, center near bottom. It doesn't interfere with my view, but it doesn't look great either. Plus the scratches and wear of 44 years, so like you, I'll be looking to replace it one day.
Just curious if I could go with the shiny trimmed gasket at that time? I realize I'd need to find the trim.
Just curious if I could go with the shiny trimmed gasket at that time? I realize I'd need to find the trim.
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No, that's is not what was said. 1985 parts will not fit 1961/66's.
In other words: The NOS Custom Cab only windshield weatherstrip (C1TB-8103110-B) was bought new in 1985.
The windshield reveal mouldings used on 1961/66 F Series Custom Cabs are stainless steel, not chrome.
They were also installed on the following Custom Cabs because the cab is the same as 1961/66 F Series trucks.
1963/69 N/NT/T500/1000 & 1967/69 F800/1000.
truck fit a 1965?
"I supplied the NOS (New Old Stock) gasket from 1985..."
The windshield reveal mouldings used on 1961/66 F Series Custom Cabs are stainless steel, not chrome.
They were also installed on the following Custom Cabs because the cab is the same as 1961/66 F Series trucks.
1963/69 N/NT/T500/1000 & 1967/69 F800/1000.
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Yea'' what Number Dummy'' said!! you have to buy the stainless trim for CC and gasket
for the trim'' they make 2 different windsheild seals, one for use with trim, the other, not
with trim! if you go that rout, just make sure you buy the gasket for the trim..
for the trim'' they make 2 different windsheild seals, one for use with trim, the other, not
with trim! if you go that rout, just make sure you buy the gasket for the trim..
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Another nice upgrade, tbm3fan! 
I picked up a set of CC trim mine was missing too, but haven't gotten around to putting it on yet. I've got a few small stars I'd like to get rid of too, but cash priorities always seem to keep getting in the way.
I picked up a set of CC trim mine was missing too, but haven't gotten around to putting it on yet. I've got a few small stars I'd like to get rid of too, but cash priorities always seem to keep getting in the way.
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