How hard is it to change a windshield on a 60-63?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PJ_STYLES · 06-18-2004, 10:51 PM

For an average joe like me to change a 60-63 windshield at home? Is it really tricky because of the wrap around or easy? thanks.

Lgriffin · 06-20-2004, 12:15 AM

I can't answer all of your question. I've only removed 2 63 window shields so far. The first I broke.

I'd cut the old off of the outside of the window. I thought I was carefully lifting the window out of the seal and it was going real good. Then I jiggled a little too hard, gone. I would really recommend 2 people, to do the work. I've installed other windows, VWs, Tenant sweeper, not wrap arounds. They've all be PITA. It does take some experience to get the glass to slide into the new seal. Your suppose to use a rope or cord in the new seal to pull the lip of the seal out for the to slip in. That sounds good and it does help, but not easy to do, without some experience.

Larry
68 C20 327 daily driver
63 C20 292 Camper truck
65 C10 ? Custom Cab AC,PB,PS,$flasher

Seon · 06-20-2004, 12:29 AM

Glass shop charges $35 to install a windshield but if it's a used one, they won't guarantee if it breaks

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06-18-2004, 10:51 PM	#1
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	How hard is it to change a windshield on a 60-63?? For an average joe like me to change a 60-63 windshield at home? Is it really tricky because of the wrap around or easy? thanks. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

06-20-2004, 12:15 AM	#2
Lgriffin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakdale, CA Posts: 101	I can't answer all of your question. I've only removed 2 63 window shields so far. The first I broke. I'd cut the old off of the outside of the window. I thought I was carefully lifting the window out of the seal and it was going real good. Then I jiggled a little too hard, gone. I would really recommend 2 people, to do the work. I've installed other windows, VWs, Tenant sweeper, not wrap arounds. They've all be PITA. It does take some experience to get the glass to slide into the new seal. Your suppose to use a rope or cord in the new seal to pull the lip of the seal out for the to slip in. That sounds good and it does help, but not easy to do, without some experience. Larry 68 C20 327 daily driver 63 C20 292 Camper truck 65 C10 ? Custom Cab AC,PB,PS,$flasher

06-20-2004, 12:29 AM	#3
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Glass shop charges $35 to install a windshield but if it's a used one, they won't guarantee if it breaks .



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