Windshield installation materials

[Richard RV]

Is there a GMC windshield installation presentation or write up that shows GMC specific tips and recommended materials? I have new windshields set to
be installed this weekend by an experienced auto glass guy that has never done a GMC replacement. I'm looking to avoid problems by having information
to show the guy.

I had taken pictures of the installation materials that Ken Burton's guys used at the last Mansfield GMCMI, but Murphy took out two of my backup hard
drives and looks like those pictures are gone. I've searched the forum and photo site but haven't found any good write ups or list of materials. I'm
pretty sure that someone posted a picture of the materials used at a Burton Installation GMC Festival, but I can't find it.

Any help and tips appreciated. Thanks.

Richard
--
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'76 Palm Beach under construction;
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[slc]

I don't know of any materials that you can find to install the windshilds.

I had that very expensive glass installed a year ago by the guys that install it at the rallys. Personally I wouldn't suggest using someone that has

never installed this curved GMC motorhome glass.

My best thoughts for you, is to use the guys that install the glass at the rallys or make special arrangements to have it done BY THEM else where.

I watched them as they installed my glass and I thought sure that glass was going to break.
AND it takes TWO people to install it and a good part of the day for both sides.

Something I didn't know was the glass is integral to holding the roof up. not suggested to remove both sides at the same time.

They generally NEVER replace the rubber molding that seals the glass to the GMC, they repair it with some special stuff.
also, they said it is not unusual to have fiber glass damage, (which will have to be repaired) where the rubber slips onto the GMC.
I was lucky, I had very little damage.

 

[jim kanomata1]

Just make sure the Installer has worked on Very Curved windshields.

> I don't know of any materials that you can find to install the windshilds.
>
> I had that very expensive glass installed a year ago by the guys that
> install it at the rallys. Personally I wouldn't suggest using someone that
> has
>
> never installed this curved GMC motorhome glass.
>
> My best thoughts for you, is to use the guys that install the glass at the
> rallys or make special arrangements to have it done BY THEM else where.
>
> I watched them as they installed my glass and I thought sure that glass
> was going to break.
> AND it takes TWO people to install it and a good part of the day for both
> sides.
>
> Something I didn't know was the glass is integral to holding the roof up.
> not suggested to remove both sides at the same time.
>
> They generally NEVER replace the rubber molding that seals the glass to
> the GMC, they repair it with some special stuff.
> also, they said it is not unusual to have fiber glass damage, (which will
> have to be repaired) where the rubber slips onto the GMC.
> I was lucky, I had very little damage.
>
> From my point of view, you have to know what you are doing to put that
> glass in, both people working together, pushing, sliding, even bending the
> glass (I told you I thought they were going to break it while watching
> them) and they have to work as a unit to get that difficult glass in place
> and
> sealed.
>
> They worked for a while to get the glass to sit into those rubber slots as
> the glass does not automatically slide in place, they had to massage it in
> and even then it seemed to be barking back.
>
> I have had glass replaced on various vehicles but none was as difficult,
> from my viewpoint, as installing this curved GMC windshield glass.
>
> If your installers cannot find any information, and I dont think they
> will, you would be far better off going to experienced installers.
>
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[peer oliver schmidt]

> Just make sure the Installer has worked on Very Curved windshields.

And don't forget to replace all the screws holding the dash board

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[douglas smith]

Gentlemen,
It is my intention to video document the installation of GMC windshields at the "Welcome Back" rally, It is my hope that the installers will narrate
the installation process, talk about the problems/solutions and the proper materials. With luck, they will also talk about unusual stuff and help
create a document that fully describes the process. I will deliver this document to Kim who will post it on the GMCMI website. I hope this all works.
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[adrien genesoto]

Richard,
A glass installer friend and I removed the windshields for some SMC leaks repair and dash work.
to remove we cut the rubber gasket ( it very old and brittle ), while the dash work was ongoing the glass was being tinted.

The first glass took about an hour with some frustrations , to install DO NOT start at the center and work out, for us
it was real easy when we switched and started on the outside and work to center.

Since you want to save the gasket, you might conceder removing from center. I have not seen anyone else do this work, going
only by our experience. Good luck.
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Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6

 

[Ken B]

I put Doug up to this. I intend to take his output and add some additional narrative where necessary. Then I will have Paul, one of the owners of
the company, view it and add or correct anything he sees. I have watched at least 50 of these done but never actually done the hands on installation.


Ken B.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[Randy Hecht]

Looking forward to te video and document.

>
> Gentlemen,
> It is my intention to video document the installation of GMC windshields at the "Welcome Back" rally, It is my hope that the installers will narrate
> the installation process, talk about the problems/solutions and the proper materials. With luck, they will also talk about unusual stuff and help
> create a document that fully describes the process. I will deliver this document to Kim who will post it on the GMCMI website. I hope this all works.
> --
> Douglas & Virginia Smith,
> dsmithy18 at gmail,
> Lincoln Nebraska,
> ’73 “Sequoia” since ‘95: "Wanabizo";
> Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorley’s/Alloy wheels/Sundry other
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