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jason999 · 12-22-2015, 07:20 PM

Hello,

We took the windshield out of my 66 c-10 and bought a new one. I used the old seal, which does not have the chrome trim.

The windshield was installed and I thought it was good. I drove it a little but I noticed that the rubber trim didn't seem to cover the top area as much as I thought it should. Part of the metal lip on the cab showed when you were inside the truck. I hadn't noticed that before but I'm not sure if it was that way. It looked fine from outside.

I feel like it was installed right but now I'm not sure. I pushed on the top of the windshield slightly and the windshield seemed to come out way to easy.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Jason

chevy_mike · 12-22-2015, 07:23 PM

First you should always use a new seal. Second it's likely the windshield is slightly cut smaller than the old.

63burban · 12-22-2015, 07:26 PM

Need a new seal

61_FL_Apache · 02-03-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 63burban

Need a new seal

What he said!

jason999 · 02-03-2016, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

What he said!

Nope, I finally managed to get the old seal installed right. It wasn't a 1966 seal though. It was maybe 10 years old. I'm glad to get another step behind me!!

61_FL_Apache · 02-03-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jason999

Nope, I finally managed to get the old seal installed right. It wasn't a 1966 seal though. It was maybe 10 years old. I'm glad to get another step behind me!!

Good deal!! Glad it worked out..

TJ's Chevy · 02-04-2016, 12:43 AM

Should be fine with the old seal......all that wind pressure outta hold it on just fine.

YES I AM JOKING. LOL!
Replace the seal and your troubles shall be gone.

jason999 · 12-22-2015, 11:46 PM

So an old seal will make it loose? Has anyone else experienced this?

The seal is maybe 12-15 years old. Is it the age of the seal or the fact that it was used and then removed?

cg285 · 12-23-2015, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason999

So an old seal will make it loose? Has anyone else experienced this?

The seal is maybe 12-15 years old. Is it the age of the seal or the fact that it was used and then removed?

i do glass frequently and with using the existing w/strip. on some vehicles 42 yo w/strip. i would question the installation

68JOHNDEERE · 12-23-2015, 10:20 AM

If you can see more of the metal on the inside but the outside looks the same, the windshield may not be seated all the way into the opening. Also the glass may be a tad smaller to cause that. You should not be able to push the glass out easily if seated correctly.

theastronaut · 12-23-2015, 04:31 PM

What brand is the new windshield?

AcampoDave · 12-25-2015, 08:08 PM

I had a glass guy do my '66 and the new seal looked like what you described. He told me, "Not all seals are equal." He then looked at the one he had installed years ago on my '64 as it fit perfectly. After examining the seal on the '64 he said, " I used a 'Precision' brand on this one.". He ended up pulling the new glass out of my '66 the following week and installed a Precsion brand seal. The problem was solved. When holding the two seals side by side, it was easy to see that the Precsion seal had a wider trim skirt and provided the overage needed to cover the recess around the metal flange of the cab.

jason999 · 02-03-2016, 01:00 PM

Here's a late answer to a question that I missed. My windshield was ordered on Ebay for a whopping $95. I picked it up local. I was very impressed w/ the quality!

I pulled the windshield out to order a new seal. Last weekend, I figured I would get some rope out and give it one final try.

After much pushing, pulling, beating, banging and near cussing, I am glad to report that the windshield is correctly in place!

It just took a lot more work and time to get it right. It may have been more difficult because of the low temperature, but it's done now! Thanks again for all of the help that you guys have provided along the way.

12-22-2015, 07:20 PM	#1
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Loose Windshield Hello, We took the windshield out of my 66 c-10 and bought a new one. I used the old seal, which does not have the chrome trim. The windshield was installed and I thought it was good. I drove it a little but I noticed that the rubber trim didn't seem to cover the top area as much as I thought it should. Part of the metal lip on the cab showed when you were inside the truck. I hadn't noticed that before but I'm not sure if it was that way. It looked fine from outside. I feel like it was installed right but now I'm not sure. I pushed on the top of the windshield slightly and the windshield seemed to come out way to easy. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jason

12-22-2015, 07:23 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Loose Windshield First you should always use a new seal. Second it's likely the windshield is slightly cut smaller than the old. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-22-2015, 07:26 PM	#3
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Loose Windshield Need a new seal

02-04-2016, 12:43 AM	#7
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Loose Windshield Should be fine with the old seal......all that wind pressure outta hold it on just fine. YES I AM JOKING. LOL! Replace the seal and your troubles shall be gone. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-22-2015, 11:46 PM	#8
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Re: Loose Windshield So an old seal will make it loose? Has anyone else experienced this? The seal is maybe 12-15 years old. Is it the age of the seal or the fact that it was used and then removed?

12-23-2015, 10:20 AM	#10
68JOHNDEERE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ringle Posts: 107	Re: Loose Windshield If you can see more of the metal on the inside but the outside looks the same, the windshield may not be seated all the way into the opening. Also the glass may be a tad smaller to cause that. You should not be able to push the glass out easily if seated correctly.

12-23-2015, 04:31 PM	#11
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Loose Windshield What brand is the new windshield? __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-25-2015, 08:08 PM	#12
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: Loose Windshield I had a glass guy do my '66 and the new seal looked like what you described. He told me, "Not all seals are equal." He then looked at the one he had installed years ago on my '64 as it fit perfectly. After examining the seal on the '64 he said, " I used a 'Precision' brand on this one.". He ended up pulling the new glass out of my '66 the following week and installed a Precsion brand seal. The problem was solved. When holding the two seals side by side, it was easy to see that the Precsion seal had a wider trim skirt and provided the overage needed to cover the recess around the metal flange of the cab. Last edited by AcampoDave; 12-25-2015 at 08:16 PM.

02-03-2016, 01:00 PM	#13
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Re: Loose Windshield Here's a late answer to a question that I missed. My windshield was ordered on Ebay for a whopping $95. I picked it up local. I was very impressed w/ the quality! I pulled the windshield out to order a new seal. Last weekend, I figured I would get some rope out and give it one final try. After much pushing, pulling, beating, banging and near cussing, I am glad to report that the windshield is correctly in place! It just took a lot more work and time to get it right. It may have been more difficult because of the low temperature, but it's done now! Thanks again for all of the help that you guys have provided along the way.



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