On a soft, flat surface, install glass and stainless trim into the rubber
first. Install a small, soft rope (small dia) around the outside of the
rubber (in the area where the cab pinch weld will eventually go). Then have
a helper assist in laying all onto the vehicle. It takes a certain amount
of finesse, pulling on the rope, and GENTLY tapping or pushing on the edge
of the glass with the heal of your hand to get the rubber to seat properly.
No lube required, but I suppose it might not hurt. I highly recommend
finishing with 3M (or equivalent) bedding compound to avoid leaks. It is
all outlined (minus the bedding compound) in the shop manual.
There is a sheet metal clip that goes on the duct tab to hold it in place.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: "kmm 1024" <kmm1024@hotmail.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:13 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] windshield on deluxe cab installation/defroster vents
> Whats the easiest way to install the windshield on a deluxe cab (with the
> stainless trim) on a '53? Do you put the glass in the rubber first, then
> put it in the cab, then install the stainless? I noticed the stainless
has
> a lip on the end that goes into the rubber. Seems like it would be hard
to
> push in once the glass is in it and its in the cab. Is regular hand soap
a
> good lube?
>
> Also, how do the defroster vents go in the dash? I got the side that has
> the clip on the right side of the defrost hole in the dash, and the other
> side has a hole for a sheetmetal screw, but the vent only has a large oval
> slot? Do you put a sheetmetal screw going down, but then how does that
hold
> the vent up? thanks
>
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