Has anyone removed the front and rear glass from a '55 Olds 88? The front windshield top window molding/chrome, does that come out with the glass or does it need to be removed? I have all of the other molding off except the top.

Thanks,

And1stp

 

up-date. Did remove the front glass. Top chrome piece is left on. Crimped in the rubber seal.

 

i will be performing this wonderful task soon myself. could you give me some details on how you did it? i cant even see how the trim comes off.

 

the back windshield chrome must be removed first, the chrome is bolted to the roof with two screws that you will see on the inside under the window frame gizmo strip thing-a-ma-bob, i pulled on mine and put a nice 90 degree bend in it...not good

 

Reaching back... Open front doors, you'll see screws for side moldings. Remove wiper blades and it's components. Remove the chrome sceens, you will see screws for windshields clip screws(lower chrome). On the inside, remove trim around front glass to expose the rubber washer/seal. The upper chrome molding on the windshield is attached to the Rubber seal. On the inside of the car, using a putty knife, work your way around the glass/seal, starting at the upper corners and at the same time appying pressure outwards/pushing out. 2 person job works best. It's a bitc* and if you want to save the rubber seal, take your time. Any corrections to this procedure is welcome.

And1stp/John

 

thank you so much. i really appreciate the info. i've never bit into antthing this old so any info helps. thanks again.

 

rfaller,

Hi again,


Your welcome, from experience, take your time. Like you, it's a matter of, if you do not know, ask. Buy lots of liquid wrench

 

thank you. no doubt. thank God for chemicals!

 

I'm not pulling the windshield in my 54 but I need to replace the washer sprayer hoses. I've got the side and bottom trim off but the sprayers won't budge

More muscle and penetrating oil??

Need some ideas. Thanks