When I did the windshield I didn't use soapy water, just some pure liquid dish
soap. Slimy, but it worked well. Was really interesting the first time it
rained...had soap bubbles running down the dash! *LOL*
Alan Gingles
1948 Chevy 1314
http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
Terry Stellman wrote:
> Alan,
>
> I had a lot of problems trying to put my glass in and it was because I tried
> to use soapy water to do it. I talked to the guy I bought from and he
> recommended silicon. I switched to silicon on the gaskets and the windows
> went in like hot butter. I know people on this list recommended soapy water
> but I just couldn't make it work .
>
> Terry Stellman
> 1949 3600
> Missouri City, Texas
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Alan D. Gingles [SMTP:agingles@nucleus.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 12:02 AM
> > To: Dave P
> > Cc: truck list
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] windshield & wiper motor replacement
> >
> > After much fuss, bad words, and a ripped gasket, I too had to take my
> > truck in to the "professionals" to have the rear window installed. Karen
> > and I got the windshield replaced in 20 minutes by ourselves last summer,
> > so I figured the rear window would be a breeze. Hah! After ordering
> > another new gasket, the glass shop got it installed in a very short time.
> > Turns out they don't use the rope trick for the rear windows,
> > but a little teflon stick. They also don't install the lock bead until
> > after the window is in. DOH!!! I know better if I ever have to do it
> > again! They only charged me $25 for the labour, so I can't really
> > complain. At least I don't have that piece of poly and duct tape flapping
> > in the wind any more!
> >
> > Alan Gingles
> > 1948 Chevy 1314
> > http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
> >
> > Dave P wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Everyone,
> > >
> > > I wimped out and took my '53 Chevy to a shop to get the glass and gasket
> > replaced. $110 for glass and installation, I decided that was worth my not
> > having to be frusterated.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dave
> > > '51 project
> > > '53 driving toy
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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