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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 06-13-2007, 11:22 PM

Some times you have to sit back and admit that this is something that is better to let the pro's do. I don't know about you but I have never taken out a windshield or rear glass. Side glass and vent windows I've done lot's of times. You never mentioned if you have or plan to go with s/s trim.

I just had my rear window removed to replace my rear s/s trim. I farmed it out and 15 minutes into it I realized that this is not a job to be done in the lane way. The job turned out good and I was back on the road in 90 minutes and the best $75.00 I ever spent. Now think about the cost of the glass .... last guy I know cracked his rear window doing this.

One small tip .... if you do not centre the glass and keep it centred you will have a paint line in different places along your window rubber, You will find out if your cab has been changed or repainted a different color and will require some touch up in those spots. This will likely happen even if a shop does it but no where near as bad if you do it yourself.

esll.

06-13-2007, 11:22 PM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: back glass Some times you have to sit back and admit that this is something that is better to let the pro's do. I don't know about you but I have never taken out a windshield or rear glass. Side glass and vent windows I've done lot's of times. You never mentioned if you have or plan to go with s/s trim. I just had my rear window removed to replace my rear s/s trim. I farmed it out and 15 minutes into it I realized that this is not a job to be done in the lane way. The job turned out good and I was back on the road in 90 minutes and the best $75.00 I ever spent. Now think about the cost of the glass .... last guy I know cracked his rear window doing this. One small tip .... if you do not centre the glass and keep it centred you will have a paint line in different places along your window rubber, You will find out if your cab has been changed or repainted a different color and will require some touch up in those spots. This will likely happen even if a shop does it but no where near as bad if you do it yourself. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 06-13-2007 at 11:26 PM.