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Mikeinnj · 11-19-2017, 02:12 PM

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

Larry Jenkins · 11-19-2017, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

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

Brace?

George Miller · 11-19-2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

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

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

Bob Grieb · 11-19-2017, 05:02 PM

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

Bob Grieb · 11-19-2017, 05:20 PM

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

Bob Grieb · 11-19-2017, 05:22 PM

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Did not work. I will try another way.

Bob Grieb · 11-19-2017, 05:29 PM

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

SteveB31 · 11-19-2017, 05:30 PM

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.

verdirick · 11-19-2017, 11:57 PM

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

11-19-2017, 05:02 PM	#4
Bob Grieb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 325	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 __________________ 1929 Tudor 1930 Pickup

11-19-2017, 05:20 PM	#5
Bob Grieb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 325	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 __________________ 1929 Tudor 1930 Pickup

11-19-2017, 05:22 PM	#6
Bob Grieb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 325	Re: 30 Pickup rear window Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Did not work. I will try another way. __________________ 1929 Tudor 1930 Pickup

11-19-2017, 05:29 PM	#7
Bob Grieb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 325	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 __________________ 1929 Tudor 1930 Pickup

11-19-2017, 05:30 PM	#8
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	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.

11-19-2017, 11:57 PM	#9
verdirick Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Verdi, Nevada Posts: 166	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