How hard is it to put in a SOLID rear window? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 10-23-2003, 12:07 AM

For my birthday, a friend gave me a cherry solid back window out of his 78 C10 (he got a slider). My question is, how hard is it to put in, or should I have it put in? Also, anyone know how much it's prolly gonna cost me to HAVE it put in?

ocbaud · 10-23-2003, 12:10 AM

i paid $50 for the window AND the installation

but thats not gonna happen a lot.

it is not hard at all to put it. it looked very simple

TIMSPEED · 10-23-2003, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
it is not hard at all to put it. it looked very simple

Yeah, I helped him pull it out, and it came out in under 5 minutes. A friend of mine who was also there hanging out, said he'd help me put it IN my truck if i wanted...He said it's easy (just gotta use a string.)

**N2TRUX** · 10-23-2003, 12:21 AM

If your friend knows how to do it with the string, let him show you. It takes a rather heavy cord (string) and windex or soapy water on the rubber. You need one person on the outside to hold the glass in place, and one on the inside to pull the string, and rubber in place....

M1A1driver · 10-25-2003, 09:42 AM

It's a pretty straightforward install. A couple of pointers, though....
1) Use good string (I have seen people use 15 year old stuff that messes up the seal everytime it rubs across it like a saw.)

2) (Goes along w/#1) If you can afford/find a new seal, use it. The old ones tend to crack and leak later.

boataddict26 · 10-26-2003, 04:56 PM

Can someone explain the string method to me? I will be putting in a slider soon and can use some advice. Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 10-26-2003, 05:14 PM

its one of the simplest things to do putting in and taking out a rear window i had an extra one here i woulda given away for the ride, but thre was no interest so i sorta busted it in the pail today

bigblock73 · 10-26-2003, 06:31 PM

I have never done my own windows, I usually let a pro do it since I am too afraid to break them.

If you have insurance with free glass coverage, you could crack the window (slider) and have them install your new window or a whole new window from them for free.

Just an idea.

-Jeff

boataddict26 · 10-26-2003, 06:37 PM

That is a good idea!! May have to take that into consideration!! LOL

10-23-2003, 12:21 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	If your friend knows how to do it with the string, let him show you. It takes a rather heavy cord (string) and windex or soapy water on the rubber. You need one person on the outside to hold the glass in place, and one on the inside to pull the string, and rubber in place.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-26-2003, 04:56 PM	#6
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Can someone explain the string method to me? I will be putting in a slider soon and can use some advice. Thanks __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

10-26-2003, 05:14 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	its one of the simplest things to do putting in and taking out a rear window i had an extra one here i woulda given away for the ride, but thre was no interest so i sorta busted it in the pail today __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-26-2003, 06:37 PM	#9
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	That is a good idea!! May have to take that into consideration!! LOL __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

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10-23-2003, 12:07 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	How hard is it to put in a SOLID rear window? For my birthday, a friend gave me a cherry solid back window out of his 78 C10 (he got a slider). My question is, how hard is it to put in, or should I have it put in? Also, anyone know how much it's prolly gonna cost me to HAVE it put in? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-23-2003, 12:10 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i paid $50 for the window AND the installation but thats not gonna happen a lot. it is not hard at all to put it. it looked very simple

10-25-2003, 09:42 AM	#5
M1A1driver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: AZ's my home, overseas w/US Army right now Posts: 7	It's a pretty straightforward install. A couple of pointers, though.... 1) Use good string (I have seen people use 15 year old stuff that messes up the seal everytime it rubs across it like a saw.) 2) (Goes along w/#1) If you can afford/find a new seal, use it. The old ones tend to crack and leak later.

10-26-2003, 06:31 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I have never done my own windows, I usually let a pro do it since I am too afraid to break them. If you have insurance with free glass coverage, you could crack the window (slider) and have them install your new window or a whole new window from them for free. Just an idea. -Jeff



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