Drivers side window replacement help...

[Jayman931]

1969 C10 Drivers side window replacement.

I have searched high and low for a tutorial or directions and have found none. I have everything apart and don't know how to proceed with putting the new window in the bracket that attaches to the bottom of the glass (there is broken glass still in there.

My window got shot out with a BB gun so right now there is glass in the channel where the new glass needs to sit. Any ideas on how to get it out? Also do I need some kind of adhesive/seal to keep the new glass in there?

Hope that made sense.

[72gmguy]

I would just chisel it out with a small screwdriver. To reinstall new glass I think you just need a rubber window run channel to sandwich the glass and slide it back into the frame.

[Jayman931]

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

I would just chisel it out with a small screwdriver. To reinstall new glass I think you just need a rubber window run channel to sandwich the glass and slide it back into the frame.

Okay...that's what I figured...just didn't wanna muck something up. Im assuming the autoparts store doesn't carry the metal holder for the window.

Thanks

[Eddie H.]

The proper way to do it is remove the old glass without damaging the channel, then get some "glass setting tape" available from amazon, ebay, or most any automotive glass company. and install the new glass in the channel with that. I have also used urethane windshield sealer, just make sure it is completely cured before putting the window back in.

[tcoop68]

LCM sells the glass complete with the metal tract already attached .

[Cape Codder]

If reusing the original track be sure to get every spec of the old glass out. If you decide to bed the glass with urethane cut a few 1 " pieces of the old rubber and set them at each end of the glass and maybe one in the middle. It will hold the track and glass straight while the goop cures.

[Jayman931]

Originally Posted by tcoop68

LCM sells the glass complete with the metal tract already attached .

Wish I knew that before I bought the window from Summit. Definitely would have done that!

Originally Posted by Eddie H.

The proper way to do it is remove the old glass without damaging the channel, then get some "glass setting tape" available from amazon, ebay, or most any automotive glass company. and install the new glass in the channel with that. I have also used urethane windshield sealer, just make sure it is completely cured before putting the window back in.

Thanks for the tip. Im gonna try to see if the local autoglass shop will just do a small favor for me. That or hunt down the Setting Tape locally.

Originally Posted by Cape Codder

If reusing the original track be sure to get every spec of the old glass out. If you decide to bed the glass with urethane cut a few 1 " pieces of the old rubber and set them at each end of the glass and maybe one in the middle. It will hold the track and glass straight while the goop cures.

Thanks for the info! I am gonna try without Urethane but if it comes down to it I'll keep that in mind

[73737373]

My glass shop does them for me, although the last time I went there, he said that they weren't going to make the right width/thickness setting tape anymore.

[Jayman931]

The window place I went to set the glass.....Now I have to reinstall everything. I had no idea its such a pain in the butt to get that vent window in.

Having trouble with it. Do I have to take the felt strips off that are on the door (think they are called window seals. The two small ones that go across the top part of the main door? Kinda by the door lock knob

[Eddie H.]

Originally Posted by Jayman931

The window place I went to set the glass.....Now I have to reinstall everything. I had no idea its such a pain in the butt to get that vent window in.

Having trouble with it. Do I have to take the felt strips off that are on the door (think they are called window seals. The two small ones that go across the top part of the main door? Kinda by the door lock knob

I usually replace all the window seals and the felt run channel whenever I replace a door glass. Just take your time and don't get too frustrated. It will all go back in. One guy told me that if you face north and twirl a dead chicken over your head while holding your mouth just right, it is a little easier, but I haven't tried his method yet.