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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: kustom71 on May 18, 2009, 06:51:48 pm

Title: flush mount windshield?
Post by: kustom71 on May 18, 2009, 06:51:48 pm: Anyone know how to install a windshield flush like they do in new cars?
I know it can be done Ive seen pics but any help would be appreciated!
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: VileZambonie on May 18, 2009, 08:56:26 pm: elaborate
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on May 18, 2009, 10:14:40 pm: You mean without the big rubber gasket visible?
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: Blazin on May 18, 2009, 10:39:04 pm: You would need to make the hole smaller with metal, then make a new flange like the pinch weld one from the factory that the rubber grips to, then glue the winshield in with a flush mount edging.
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: HAULIN IT on May 19, 2009, 08:45:26 am: Blazin has you covered. This very doable for a skilled person with some spare time & a mig/tig welder, however it's not for a person with minimal skill.
A couple other things to think about are...the inside of the roof, posts & dash area will look a little odd if not dealt with in some way due to the glass being out ahead of the pinchweld 3/4" & it not covered with the rubber (some version of trim/upholstery is needed for a finished job). The other thing that comes to mind is that some glass companies may not install the windshield because it isn't "a factory install" (rubber gasket) & the area where the glass goes needs to be painted Black so the "glue mess" isn't seen through the glass from the outside, this could lead to some glass companies not willing to install it due to the glue not being stuck to the glass/factory Black. I would think someone would will do it, just maybe not the first guy you call ;) Lorne
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: kustom71 on May 20, 2009, 07:36:17 pm: Thanx,I wasnt really sure how to do it but that sounds do-able just not ready for that yet!
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Post by: Captkaos on May 21, 2009, 05:48:09 pm: The company that makes the one piece windows plans to make a flush mount glass.
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: Chevalade on May 21, 2009, 09:12:38 pm: Quote from: Captkaos on May 21, 2009, 05:48:09 pm
The company that makes the one piece windows plans to make a flush mount glass.

Any ETA on that?
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: Captkaos on May 21, 2009, 10:33:53 pm: none at this time. I am waiting for a the 67-72 rear flush mount glass to test out right now.
Title: Re: flush mount windshield?
Post by: Skunksmash on May 29, 2009, 05:45:40 pm: Can anyone post a pic of what he is talking about? I thought our trucks all came with that big black rubber piece...?
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Post by: HAULIN IT on May 29, 2009, 06:08:13 pm: Skunk, Yes they did...This is the reason for the required welding, filling, ect. to eliminate the rubber gasket & use the small hook-over beading or something similar if using the original windshield. What the Capt. is talking about would be a custom made piece of glass (larger both height & width) & I would assume a LARGE bead of goop to go from the original pinchweld to the new glass. Which would make it a "No welding required installation". Lorne