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sliding side windows
- Thread starter Redfrog
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need lots of time. be careful not to strip the screws that hold them togather. none of the weather stripping is avaliable from the dealer.
I got lucky with a good glass store and they were able to find most of what is needed. not fun.
wannabehero
1/2 ton status
sorry to hijack but does anyone know how to take the actual sliding window glass out. ive traced my leaks to the weatherstripping that sits in the channel that the glass slides in and i ordered new from LMC. does anyone know how to take the actual glass out
???? thanks again and sorry for hijackin
???? thanks again and sorry for hijackin
you have to remove the window from the truck. the frame is held by small screw that strip easyly.
I'll second the small screws. Steel into aluminum is never really a good idea, and coupled with tiny screws, I tossed my sliders when I got to that point.
Removing/installing side sliding windows
Article I found when I want to change from solid to sliding side windows.....hope this helps.
Originally Posted by Metrodps
The seals are two part the rubber and a rubber insert locking rubber. I believe the main seal is like $99.00
Here is how I did my window change it was easy to do. You will need two flat head screw drivers and spray bottle of soapy water. A very small flat head to reinstall lock rubber. *if you have a window install tool works best about $5.00 for it. Looks like a pick with a pigs tail end.
1.) looking at window from outside you will see a little metal clip in the middle of rubber at the bottom. Take a small screw driver and pop that out.
2.) You will now see a small gap between the inner rubber strip. Take one end of it and pull it out in a lifting manor (away from truck).
3.) Now you will need two flat head screw drivers. Start a few inches from the lower rear corner and insert one screw driver in under the lip of the metal frame. Next spray some soapy liquid on rubber and insert other screw driver and work it around to lift the frame/glass out of rubber. *works best going to top.
4.) Once you get the rear upper corner out it is a breeze. Keep going till you have most of the top out of rubber. At this point you can pull the frame/glass out.
5.) I took the seals out and cleaned them in warm water to get crude and old black goop off. I used a butter knife to get it clean (DO NOT LET YOUR WIFE SEE YOU DO THIS).
6.) After they were dry I put a thin bead of black RTV on the fiberglass lip and placed rubber onto it.
7.) I then placed the lip of the frame/glass in to the front corner of rubber and started to wards the rear. Using the screw driver to pop the outer lip out at the rear and worked on up and over to toward the front. *you will need the soapy liquid from time to time.
8.) Once you have it in you will take the thin rubber piece that you pulled in step 2. Start in the middle bottom and insert it into the gap in the rubber *I used a small flat head to push the upper edge down into channel. The best way to describe this motion is kind of like a wrist flick or reverse knock.
9.) Now if you did every thing right you should have a little extra locking rubber when you get to bottom *(stretches when you pull it). Cut this as close to the other end as you can (about 1/4 inch).
10.) Now you will replace the metal clip pull both ends out just so you can slide them into the clip. Now press it into the grove.
In step 3 you just do the same but to the glass on a fixed one. Mine had fixed glass and I changed it to the sliders. Pm if you need more help.
And now you know the rest of the story! Page three...
Article I found when I want to change from solid to sliding side windows.....hope this helps.
Originally Posted by Metrodps
The seals are two part the rubber and a rubber insert locking rubber. I believe the main seal is like $99.00
Here is how I did my window change it was easy to do. You will need two flat head screw drivers and spray bottle of soapy water. A very small flat head to reinstall lock rubber. *if you have a window install tool works best about $5.00 for it. Looks like a pick with a pigs tail end.
1.) looking at window from outside you will see a little metal clip in the middle of rubber at the bottom. Take a small screw driver and pop that out.
2.) You will now see a small gap between the inner rubber strip. Take one end of it and pull it out in a lifting manor (away from truck).
3.) Now you will need two flat head screw drivers. Start a few inches from the lower rear corner and insert one screw driver in under the lip of the metal frame. Next spray some soapy liquid on rubber and insert other screw driver and work it around to lift the frame/glass out of rubber. *works best going to top.
4.) Once you get the rear upper corner out it is a breeze. Keep going till you have most of the top out of rubber. At this point you can pull the frame/glass out.
5.) I took the seals out and cleaned them in warm water to get crude and old black goop off. I used a butter knife to get it clean (DO NOT LET YOUR WIFE SEE YOU DO THIS).
6.) After they were dry I put a thin bead of black RTV on the fiberglass lip and placed rubber onto it.
7.) I then placed the lip of the frame/glass in to the front corner of rubber and started to wards the rear. Using the screw driver to pop the outer lip out at the rear and worked on up and over to toward the front. *you will need the soapy liquid from time to time.
8.) Once you have it in you will take the thin rubber piece that you pulled in step 2. Start in the middle bottom and insert it into the gap in the rubber *I used a small flat head to push the upper edge down into channel. The best way to describe this motion is kind of like a wrist flick or reverse knock.
9.) Now if you did every thing right you should have a little extra locking rubber when you get to bottom *(stretches when you pull it). Cut this as close to the other end as you can (about 1/4 inch).
10.) Now you will replace the metal clip pull both ends out just so you can slide them into the clip. Now press it into the grove.
In step 3 you just do the same but to the glass on a fixed one. Mine had fixed glass and I changed it to the sliders. Pm if you need more help.
And now you know the rest of the story! Page three...
trikstark5
1/2 ton status
There is a tool made to help install the window back into the seal once you have removed it. I can't remember where I saw it at, but it just slides around the window and seal. The screwdriver method works, but be very patient and makes sure you do put any holes into the seal.
Dabba
1/2 ton status
hey guys sorry to hijack but since were on the topic, where do you get the sliding windows? Doners? lmc? i had a hard time finding it on lmc, perhaps i should look for sliders tomm at the junkyard? Can i get all the rubber seal from lmc? And what trucks had these? Just an option? My dads old 85 had it but my 86 dosnt 
I got my sliders from ebay. You can get them w/shipping for about $250.00.
I haven't installed them yet, but they are in great shape, and my original seals are in great shape also.
I'll install them this spring.
I haven't installed them yet, but they are in great shape, and my original seals are in great shape also.
I'll install them this spring.
Dabba
1/2 ton status
yeah i checked out the local yards and even though the glass was good, the locking mechanism was shot, so dont wanna risk it.
Those plastic sliding window locks can be purchased at almost any auto parts store in the Help! section for about $3. They break all the time with use. I've replaced mine about 3 times in the 29 years I've had my '76 K5. So I wouldn't let a broken slider lock keep you from buying an entire sliding window.
Dabba
1/2 ton status
wasnt sure. thanks
