Installing Sliding Glass on K5 topper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TC70C10 · 09-24-2003, 09:30 AM

Need some helpful hints for re-installing the sliding glass on my K5. I got the top painted last night and tried reinstalling the glass for about 15 minutes before it got dark.

I'm trying to get the top back on before this weekends 4x4 event in Summertown, TN.

I appreciate your inputs.

Here's the url if anyone else wants to join in the fun.

Everyone that likes wheeling is invited.

http://www.2bbdixie.org/eventlist.php?event=stampede

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1970 Chevy C-10 350,3 spd
1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4wd
1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4
1998 Pontiac Firebird 4.3L (Wife's)
1999 GMC Envoy 4.3L 4x4 (Wife's)

Harvest, AL 35749

alf4444 · 09-24-2003, 04:06 PM

I've been wondering how to do this also!

TC70C10 · 09-25-2003, 08:48 AM

Close but no cigar. I tried the rope trick and almost had it. I started at the bottom and worked my way around the sides. Got the top corners in and had about 8 inches or so to go along the top and the dadgum thing would have been in. Started pulling to finish it off and the rope cut through the the outer lip of the seal and ruined the weatherstrip. Really ticked me off.

1976K5CHALET · 10-23-2003, 01:25 AM

i put the seal in the topper first...and where ever it sags i use a piece of tape to hold it up for a bit...i lube the seal with wd40 really good....then a use a cotter key removeal tool to slide her in place...remove the tape....lisle tools makes a tool i use to install the lock ring strip...makes it cake work....done this a few times...since aas a mech i allways have a small screwdriver in my shirt pocket..its easier to remove the glass than break the glass when i lock myself out...

dw

IoWnZa · 10-26-2003, 02:58 PM

This reminds me that the Passenger side slider on mine, the latch is not there. I gotta get that fixed. But it is always a good thing if I lock myself out. Just slide her back and pop the passenger door open. At least now I know how to replace the whole Window if I ever have to!

/IoWnZa

09-24-2003, 09:30 AM	#1
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Installing Sliding Glass on K5 topper Need some helpful hints for re-installing the sliding glass on my K5. I got the top painted last night and tried reinstalling the glass for about 15 minutes before it got dark. I'm trying to get the top back on before this weekends 4x4 event in Summertown, TN. I appreciate your inputs. Here's the url if anyone else wants to join in the fun. Everyone that likes wheeling is invited. http://www.2bbdixie.org/eventlist.php?event=stampede __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 350,3 spd 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4wd 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 1998 Pontiac Firebird 4.3L (Wife's) 1999 GMC Envoy 4.3L 4x4 (Wife's) Harvest, AL 35749 __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

09-24-2003, 04:06 PM	#2
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	I've been wondering how to do this also! __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

09-25-2003, 08:48 AM	#3
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Close but no cigar. I tried the rope trick and almost had it. I started at the bottom and worked my way around the sides. Got the top corners in and had about 8 inches or so to go along the top and the dadgum thing would have been in. Started pulling to finish it off and the rope cut through the the outer lip of the seal and ruined the weatherstrip. Really ticked me off. __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

10-23-2003, 01:25 AM	#4
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	i put the seal in the topper first...and where ever it sags i use a piece of tape to hold it up for a bit...i lube the seal with wd40 really good....then a use a cotter key removeal tool to slide her in place...remove the tape....lisle tools makes a tool i use to install the lock ring strip...makes it cake work....done this a few times...since aas a mech i allways have a small screwdriver in my shirt pocket..its easier to remove the glass than break the glass when i lock myself out... dw __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

10-26-2003, 02:58 PM	#5
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	This reminds me that the Passenger side slider on mine, the latch is not there. I gotta get that fixed. But it is always a good thing if I lock myself out. Just slide her back and pop the passenger door open. At least now I know how to replace the whole Window if I ever have to! /IoWnZa __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]



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