SV: [Chrysler300] '55 windshield install

["Narve Nordanger" <narve.n@xxxxxxx>]

John,
as far as I remember, my installation back in 99 was simplified by removal
of the padded dash and all garnish. Otherwise we were two guys (yes, the
other was a pro) with the proper tools and lots of time, starting by fitting
the windshield into the rubber (all Goers) and using the rope to pull the
assembly in place. We tried both the top first and the other way around
before success was made, a pity I do not remeber which way that did work. I
also remember having to use the tools/sticks over and over again to get all
rubber in the correct position (the rear window is anyhow harder to fit).
Final trimming and glueing together the rubber ends was done with the
windshield in place. No cracks, no water leaks afterwards. To sum it up,
plenty of time and at least one attendant with skills should do the work.

(If you bend the dash-top slightly by its center, it is easy installed even
with the windshield in place)

Narve
NORWAY

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Emne: [Chrysler300] '55 windshield install


I would like to attempt to install the windshield on my c-300. I bought the
car without the 'shield so I don't have removal experience that I could
reverse. I down loaded a manual Chrysler printed in '54 but it contradicts
the '55 manual by instructing the installer to place the windshield in the
lower corner and spooning out till completely in. My '55 repair manual says
to shove the glass UP into the rubber & work it from there. So I figure I'll
need 3 or 4 guys to hold the weight of the glass as I work the sticks. I
have a not so  good windshield that I'm going to put in so if I break it, I
break it. My good one took me 4 years to find and I just don't have the
confidants yet to install. If I get the other one in, I'll be able to drive
the car to someone who can do it. This is what I got so far;      padded
dash installed - inside garnish molding installed losley but "A" pillar
molding installed tight - Gary Goers upper rubber glued in place - I'm going
to substitute Gary's lower rubber for a much more flexible new one -two
plastic sticks - go jo hand cleaner- nylon rope -  I know there are club
member who have the expertise to walk me thru this. 300 thanks, John Peabody



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