30 Pickup rear window
 

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

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

Brace?

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

It is a challenge, getting all those bolts in. Good luck.

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

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

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

Mikeinnj

If you go to the link below you can read the post on my issue replacing the rear window. Hope it helps.

Bob


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...on#post1554421

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

Did not work. I will try another way.

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

I think the link below will work this time. It describes the problem I had and the help I received.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ng+rear+window

Bob

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

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.

Re: 30 Pickup rear window
 

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