30 Pickup rear window

Mikeinnj

Mikeinnj

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Anyone have any tips for installing the rear window glass, frame ,four corner pieces and the gasket, nuts and bolts on a 30-31 pickup truck ?
Looks like a challenge !
I appreciate any comments.....Mike
 

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Mikeinnj said:
Anyone have any tips for installing the rear window glass, frame ,four corner pieces and the gasket, nuts and bolts on a 30-31 pickup truck ?
Looks like a challenge !
I appreciate any comments.....Mike
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It is a challenge, getting all those bolts in. Good luck.
 
I recently installed a new window in my 30 Pickup and it was a challenge. I had to do it twice because I failed to stretch the rubber around the window and tack it in place before I did the installation. That resulted in puckers in the rubber. I had some help from the forum with folks defining how to do the stretching operation. I will go look for that information and come back here with the info. I also bought new hardware and installed the screws lightly until all were in place before tightening them all. additionally I modified lightweight wrench so I could hold the nuts in place while I started the screws.
It was a labor intensive process. Good Luck!
Bob
 
Install the glass, rubber seal, and all 4 corners on the workbench. Then install in the truck. Duct tape or a helper is helpful. Why Ford used 22 screws to install one window is beyond overkill.
 
I used a pair of curved needle nose pliers (Harbor Freight specials) to hold the nut in place while turning the screw with magnetic screwdriver. Was a challenge but it worked.... Good luck
 
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