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I have a 1954 chevy pick-up. I removed the front windshield and am trying to put a new one. For the life of me i am having trouble trying to replace it back on. I have been trying to find how to books or dvds that would help me install it. If by any chance you know how to install it I would deeply appreciate ur input. Or if you would be able to tell me where I could get any kind of help. thank you looking to hear from you.
Ray
Place the rubber gasket in the opening in the trucks cab. Then wrap a long peice of twine around the gasket seated in the groove. Set the glass in the groove where the ends of the twine are and then gently pull the twine and it will distort the gasket and the glass will slip into the groove. But be carefull.
Brad
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Answers by Expert:
Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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