Windshield and rear window removal?

[NCFJ]

Does anyone have experience with removing winshiled and rear glass? I want to remove it from an 83 mini truck cab to paint it. Seems to be a rubber gasket, no trim, not sure if there is any glue involved.

Any help would be appreciated.

Stan

 

[axed existence]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/529402-aftermarket-windshield-gasket.html

i think you may find what youre looking for in there, it should get you in the right direction at least. sorry i couldnt be of more help, i personally dont know.

 

[NCFJ]

Thank you, I'll take a look

 

[bcstoy]

windshield and window removal

Does anyone have experience with removing winshiled and rear glass? I want to remove it from an 83 mini truck cab to paint it. Seems to be a rubber gasket, no trim, not sure if there is any glue involved.

Any help would be appreciated.

Stan

to remove the back glass use a string and somehow force it through the sheet metal and the rubber gasket then move back and for all along beginning at the lower end, after that push the window to the inside of the cab gently until it completely disengages. To begin introducing the string use a small and skinny screwdriver. The same procedure can be applied to the windshield but this time push it out. When putting back the glass wrap the string along the seal. Set the window/windshield into the lower portion of the sheet metal. Have somene push gently the window from the inside against its frame while you start pulling on the strig as you do this the gasket will settle into the sheet metal edge. See the FSM for further description. It will help if you use dishes soap on the gasket and on the sheet metal edge. Do not despair while doing this if you do you will end up with a cracked windshield. be patient until you get the hang of it. Do this process with the backwindow first is easier.

 

[NerdNoise]

Take it down to a windshield shop

Take it to a windshield shop, have them remove it for you drive it home, paint it and have them put it back in. For both windows you should be out no more than $50. Let the pros do it.

 

[Combat Chuck]

I've found that a gasket scraper, or other long, broad, thin screwdriver under the gasket, and a pocket knife you're not too passionate for works well together.

Lift the gasket a bit, insert knife to break through the raised section between the glass and body, slide the knife down to cut through, and use the scraper to assist your cutting geometry where needed.