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1980 Chevy · 04-23-2005, 09:53 AM

Hi folks. Need to replace my rear glass on my 80 Silverado. Is this difficult? Any special tools (or tips) from anyone? Also - if anyone knows of a place to get a good one, let me know. Thanks.

wlarue72 · 04-23-2005, 01:09 PM

I have a good one out of a 78. $40 picked up. David

1980 Chevy · 04-23-2005, 01:14 PM

Is it a slider? (That's what I'm replacing).

piecesparts · 04-23-2005, 03:07 PM

Get a long heavy string to use to put the glass and the rubber gasket back in with. Put the string around the gasket (in the groove that fits onto the cab metal). Use the string on the inside of the cab like a zipper to pull the gasket into the cab as someone holds the window assembly up to the outside of the frame. This make the hard part of getting the glass back into the truck easy. There are specvial tools for putting the rubber rib back into the gasket easy, but it can be done with a screw driver and some care.

**old Rusty C10** · 04-23-2005, 03:42 PM

ive found using a pair of medium flat head screwdrivers works well ya start inside the cab in the upper corner and work your way around the window they fall out easy you may want someone to stand in the bed to catch it when it falls out

wlarue72 · 04-23-2005, 03:47 PM

Nope not a slider! Should have put obo!

*ZmOz* · 04-23-2005, 04:21 PM

Chevy Duty has new sliders for $99.

1Ton · 04-23-2005, 04:38 PM

Go look in the Junkyards alot of trucks have good rear windows in them. Used sliders can be bought for $20 around here.

1980 Chevy · 04-25-2005, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the good tips/info folks!

bigblock73 · 04-25-2005, 08:01 AM

When you "rope it in", spray the channel of the weatherstripping real good with glass cleaner...it will make the rope slide out and the gasket slide in soo much easier.

fade94 · 04-25-2005, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlarue72

I have a good one out of a 78. $40 picked up. David

Will it fit an 83?
How close are you to me in Melissa?

1980 Chevy · 04-25-2005, 10:59 AM

I'm south of FW. You are north of Dallas. Probably about 80 or 90 miles.
Not sure what years are interchangeable.

bigblock73 · 04-25-2005, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1980 Chevy

I'm south of FW. You are north of Dallas. Probably about 80 or 90 miles.
Not sure what years are interchangeable.

73-87 are all the same.

wlarue72 · 04-25-2005, 07:57 PM

I am in Grand Prairie, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Can meet you half way or where ever. Let me know.
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04-23-2005, 09:53 AM	#1
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	Rear Glass Hi folks. Need to replace my rear glass on my 80 Silverado. Is this difficult? Any special tools (or tips) from anyone? Also - if anyone knows of a place to get a good one, let me know. Thanks.

04-23-2005, 01:09 PM	#2
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	I have a good one out of a 78. $40 picked up. David __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

04-23-2005, 03:42 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	ive found using a pair of medium flat head screwdrivers works well ya start inside the cab in the upper corner and work your way around the window they fall out easy you may want someone to stand in the bed to catch it when it falls out __________________ 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!!

04-23-2005, 03:47 PM	#6
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Nope not a slider! Should have put obo! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

04-23-2005, 04:38 PM	#8
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Go look in the Junkyards alot of trucks have good rear windows in them. Used sliders can be bought for $20 around here. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........ Last edited by 1Ton; 04-23-2005 at 04:39 PM.

04-23-2005, 01:14 PM	#3
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	Is it a slider? (That's what I'm replacing).

04-23-2005, 03:07 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Get a long heavy string to use to put the glass and the rubber gasket back in with. Put the string around the gasket (in the groove that fits onto the cab metal). Use the string on the inside of the cab like a zipper to pull the gasket into the cab as someone holds the window assembly up to the outside of the frame. This make the hard part of getting the glass back into the truck easy. There are specvial tools for putting the rubber rib back into the gasket easy, but it can be done with a screw driver and some care.

04-23-2005, 04:21 PM	#7
ZmOz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OR Posts: 235	Chevy Duty has new sliders for $99.

04-25-2005, 07:15 AM	#9
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	Thanks for the good tips/info folks!

04-25-2005, 08:01 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	When you "rope it in", spray the channel of the weatherstripping real good with glass cleaner...it will make the rope slide out and the gasket slide in soo much easier. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-25-2005, 10:59 AM	#12
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	I'm south of FW. You are north of Dallas. Probably about 80 or 90 miles. Not sure what years are interchangeable.

04-25-2005, 07:57 PM	#14
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	I am in Grand Prairie, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Can meet you half way or where ever. Let me know. . __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

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