Help on '59 back glass install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

burntove · 05-13-2010, 03:05 PM

Anyone know if the rubber lock strip goes on the inside of the cab or the outside? Also I saw a old service manual that said to install the gasket on the cab first and then work the glass into it, does this sound right?

blackdiesel · 05-13-2010, 03:40 PM

outside, and yes put it on the cab first.

OrrieG · 05-13-2010, 05:45 PM

I am guessing you would use a rope just like the windshield, put the bottom in first then use the rope to roll the lip around the glass.

blackdiesel · 05-13-2010, 06:35 PM

You can use a soapy rope to pull the glass in, but with out the lock strip in the rubber there is alot of room to install the glass in it.

mylow53 · 05-13-2010, 08:44 PM

i had a guy do it since i tore thru 2 of the rubber gaskets. definatly worth the money and lower frustration. i think the rubber is pretty unforgiving when you pull the rope. mine kept cutting in to the rubber... you might try steel rubber if yours fails
good luck
GT

05-13-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
burntove '59 pache Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: lordsburg,nm Posts: 31	Help on '59 back glass install Anyone know if the rubber lock strip goes on the inside of the cab or the outside? Also I saw a old service manual that said to install the gasket on the cab first and then work the glass into it, does this sound right?

05-13-2010, 03:40 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Help on '59 back glass install outside, and yes put it on the cab first. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

05-13-2010, 05:45 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Help on '59 back glass install I am guessing you would use a rope just like the windshield, put the bottom in first then use the rope to roll the lip around the glass. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-13-2010, 06:35 PM	#4
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Help on '59 back glass install You can use a soapy rope to pull the glass in, but with out the lock strip in the rubber there is alot of room to install the glass in it. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

05-13-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Help on '59 back glass install i had a guy do it since i tore thru 2 of the rubber gaskets. definatly worth the money and lower frustration. i think the rubber is pretty unforgiving when you pull the rope. mine kept cutting in to the rubber... you might try steel rubber if yours fails good luck GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

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