IML: Windshield Install

["Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had a used windshield installed in my '63 last summer. I took on the clean 
up duty of the replacement piece of glass and spent a couple of hours or 
more cleaning out the old sealant from both channels of the rubber gasket, 
and scrubbing it to a like new appearance. I contemplated installing it 
myself. Thanks to all who suggested keeping the old gasket as it was fine 
after a thorough cleaning. After it was installed, I was glad that I opted 
to get some assistance with it.
I called a guy who was recommended by the Mopar guys up at Wildcat Wrecking. 
He's done glass work for years, and appreciated the little bit of help I 
gave him with the rubber gasket and setting the windshield in place. He 
sealed it up well and it hasn't leaked a drop. I installed the trim pieces 
which he also appreciated and saved me some labor time.
My recommendation is to at least have another person as a helper at the 
point where the rubber gasket is installed to the body, and then when the 
glass is set into the rubber gasket. The rest is a one person job.

Eric
Portland, Oregon
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From: "Tim Hulse" <thulse2@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:07 AM
Subject: IML: Windshield installation


Will be installing a windshield this weekend in Bakersfield. Anyone have any
tips or how to do this for first timmer? I have read my manual several times
but like to hear from some one who has done it themselves. It is the 56
Hardtop I will be doing.

Thanks
Tim
Bakersfield CA



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