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Harpie · 12-25-2014, 05:32 PM

Ok yall cab will be back from paint and body shortly and I need to order front and rear gaskets for windshield and rear window my truck is a Cheyenne has the chrome and its a 71. I hear horror stories about the trim coming back out and just being a pain. Planned on precision rubber but should I keep chrome or go no chrome? I really like it and have glass guys that know what they are doing just don't want a problem later. What yall think?

BugzC10 · 12-25-2014, 05:43 PM

Check out the Precision site, they have an installation video on our truck...it has the metal trim. I've read where it has taken guys a few or more attempts to install new seals and trim. I did mine, however without trim.
Hope this helps

Andy4639 · 12-25-2014, 06:57 PM

I did the gasket with trim in mine last time myself. I had my son and daughter both helping with holding it and keeping the trim in position. I took my time and it went in pretty good. I had to start over a few times but over all it was OK.

The first mistake I made was I tried to put the bottom in first to keep the weight off everyone. It didn't work very well. We pulled it back out and started at the top and worked it to the bottom. The top corners are the hardest part to get to seat right but with the plastic knifes it's a lot better.

You need rope to go inside gasket, tape to help keep trim in place and a couple of the plastic knifes and if you have some picks they would help also to install it with. They make it much easier and some black sealer for the top and bottom corners.

Orange67 · 12-25-2014, 07:37 PM

I used to install autoglass for a living. The only time I've seen trim pop out later on, is when a hack had trimmed the lip that locks it in place in the gasket off, because they were too lazy to do it right. It is diffucult to install one of these windshields, but if done right, you won't have any issues with the trim coming out. Hope that helps. Oh yeah, one more thing- lube the heck out of the gasket with glass cleaner, I personally use Sprayway, you can pick it up at Wally world. Blue and white can.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-25-2014, 10:02 PM

Use OEM stainless trim with a Precision gasket and it will be an easy install. Use repro trim and it will be a painful, expensive, and unsuccessful endeavor. See my experience here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484773

Harpie · 12-25-2014, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the advise guys. I have my factory trim in perfect shape so I'll just order the rubber and I have a couple older gentleman that have been installing glass since like the beginning of time to stick the windows back in so fingers crossed all will be good.

12-25-2014, 05:32 PM	#1
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Fixing to order windshield rubber need advise. Ok yall cab will be back from paint and body shortly and I need to order front and rear gaskets for windshield and rear window my truck is a Cheyenne has the chrome and its a 71. I hear horror stories about the trim coming back out and just being a pain. Planned on precision rubber but should I keep chrome or go no chrome? I really like it and have glass guys that know what they are doing just don't want a problem later. What yall think?

12-25-2014, 05:43 PM	#2
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Fixing to order windshield rubber need advise. Check out the Precision site, they have an installation video on our truck...it has the metal trim. I've read where it has taken guys a few or more attempts to install new seals and trim. I did mine, however without trim. Hope this helps __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

12-25-2014, 06:57 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Fixing to order windshield rubber need advise. I did the gasket with trim in mine last time myself. I had my son and daughter both helping with holding it and keeping the trim in position. I took my time and it went in pretty good. I had to start over a few times but over all it was OK. The first mistake I made was I tried to put the bottom in first to keep the weight off everyone. It didn't work very well. We pulled it back out and started at the top and worked it to the bottom. The top corners are the hardest part to get to seat right but with the plastic knifes it's a lot better. You need rope to go inside gasket, tape to help keep trim in place and a couple of the plastic knifes and if you have some picks they would help also to install it with. They make it much easier and some black sealer for the top and bottom corners. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-25-2014, 07:37 PM	#4
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Fixing to order windshield rubber need advise. I used to install autoglass for a living. The only time I've seen trim pop out later on, is when a hack had trimmed the lip that locks it in place in the gasket off, because they were too lazy to do it right. It is diffucult to install one of these windshields, but if done right, you won't have any issues with the trim coming out. Hope that helps. Oh yeah, one more thing- lube the heck out of the gasket with glass cleaner, I personally use Sprayway, you can pick it up at Wally world. Blue and white can. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

12-25-2014, 10:02 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,294	Re: Fixing to order windshield rubber need advise. Use OEM stainless trim with a Precision gasket and it will be an easy install. Use repro trim and it will be a painful, expensive, and unsuccessful endeavor. See my experience here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484773 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-25-2014, 11:03 PM	#6
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Fixing to order windshield rubber need advise. Thanks for the advise guys. I have my factory trim in perfect shape so I'll just order the rubber and I have a couple older gentleman that have been installing glass since like the beginning of time to stick the windows back in so fingers crossed all will be good.



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