1949 GMC truck, Installing new windshields, volume 22, Interior rehab,

In this episode I install new windshields into the 49 GMC (49 Chevy is the same) with alittle help from one of my younger bro's Chuck. Since it's my 1st time at such a task I show how to install the new windshields into the new seal/gasket, feed some rope into the pinch weld channel to aide in install and the actual install of the assembly into the 49 GMC and I include some trials and errors encountered along the way.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hey Dave , decided to get warmed up for the real show, lol, catch you in the morning 😀😀

[@Volfandt]

👍

[@godofrock]

Soak the rope in soapy water so it slips out and lubes the seal a the same time. Use sealer to prevent rusting the frame.

[@DennisMurphey]

Binge watching the 49 and Chevy Truck Videos. I am so jealous. I wanted to build a truck for my Dad several years ago but my job was always in the way. Then Dad passed away. We never did get him a truck. We were farmers and he always had a truck, until he retired from Farming. Granddad had an old Ford I wanted to get but i was drafted in 71 and my Uncle had it hauled away when Granddad died. With Granddad, my Uncle and my Dad all gone now i feel the loss. Your video took me back and to the top of the hill one more time. Thank You so much for sharing these great experience. I worked on a 47 Chevy Coupe when i was 15, but that car was lost in time as well. Thank You so much, Now i am getting the bug again but no one to work with me. I see you can do it all alone! Take care and enjoy your blessings, D

[@Volfandt]

Thanks Dennis. Sorry for the late reply. Hope is well with you and yours.

[@idahofabricator8710]

Nice job on the windshield can’t wait to get to that part
on my truck.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks 👍 You're doing a great job on yours.

[@pappabob29]

Always heard Steele Rubber Products were the best !! Looks much better without all the paint all over the rubber !!

[@Volfandt]

I agree! Thanks Pappa Bob

[@Shadetree_Mechanic]

It’s Friday and we got a new vid! Gonna make a nice drink and watch this vid later tonight !

[@tootsie5052]

After installing the windshield on my '53 the new center SS trim wouldn't fit close enough to the rubber to get the screws to start. The trim looked like a hawk bill on both ends, so I ground down the ends to fit the curve of the rubber and it worked great and you can't tell it was modified. Installing the windshield , on the other hand, was a real pain, took about 2 hours and my friend that helped me was a paint and body man! Also, it's great to see some recent videos about these old trucks instead of 5 or 6 year old stuff. I "finished" my '53 Chevy last year after about 3 years of work and wish I had another one like you do to work on, but my one bay garage ain't big enough. I also watched the video about raising the rear end and I think the stance is perfect.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks Tootsie. Want you to know I just got notifications from youtube on your posts or I'd have answered sooner. Carry on.

[@thelittlebluecar2938]

Very stressful and awkward to accomplish. You're right, you do need an extra pair of hands. I've used gel hand soap as a lubricant for the rubber and the cord to help. Good job, it's really looking nice.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnnyguyda1996]

Name of gasket is soft seal. Keep up the good work. I have a 1948 chevy 3600. 1 ton with a 9 foot bed. All original. Needs lots of work

[@Volfandt]

Thanks for the info. Thanks for watching

[@sergioaguilar8178]

Once I had an issue the seal on my 50 chevy pickup, and the glass guy that was installing for me had me order the one you used. The truck shop in Orange, CA is where I got mine. Great video, not an easy job to do. He had a heck of a time screwing the stainless center piece from the inside, I had to push it hard from the outside so it would catch. I remember the glass I had bought turned out to be a too big, he had to take it home and cut it down. Luckily you didn't have that problem.

[@Volfandt]

I had heard about glass problems but both windshields fit perfectly or about as close as they could be. Thanks for watching Sergio

[@FltLvl450]

Nice job looking forward to the inauguration drive.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks Ed.

[@davidryan573]

Good job, Truck is looking great, hopefully the Car Shows will open up soon..

[@Volfandt]

Thanks David

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Oh ya, that looks a lot better. A simple solution to no leaks is not to drive it in the rain, LOL.... My '60 hasn't seen a drop of rain for over 20 years. I only drive it around in summer or nice dry days in the other seasons. It's not a show queen though and I actually haul stuff once in awhile. I just want to preserve it from rust. It had a restoration about 20 years ago and still looks good, especially from 20 feet away LOL......

[@Volfandt]

Sounds like a good plan, LOL.

[@davidgridley3643]

Thanks for another good real world video. Nice job , it sure looks nice. I’ll have to try that some day soon. I just finished putting in new cab mounts and thanks to you I will try getting my doors working better after seeing you do yours. Keep up the good work. If I knew how to video ,I would like to try this CZcams out and help inspire others like your doing. By the way I believe renewing the cab mounts has helped with my door Alignment some.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks 👍Doing these video's isn't as hard as you think,a half way decent camera and some video editing software lke MS movie maker and you'll be as dangerous as me, LOL.
Good to hear ho the cab mounts improved your truck.

[@davidgridley3643]

Volfandt thanks for input

[@rongay6836]

You are correct Steel Products is by far the best quality rubber and seals available. My 52 was much easier using that brand for sure.

[@JourneymanRandy]

Looks great. Nice work

[@Volfandt]

Thanks 👍

[@kmc468]

💯👍

[@edwardbrady1698]

Swiss army Chuck, multipurpose helper

[@Volfandt]

He's alright, even for a bro.