New windshield installation
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New windshield installation
Installing a new windshield in my '72.
Should I use the coil of rubber weatherstrip from one of our parts houses or should I use the black rubber stuff in the tube that they use on new cars.
I'm cautious on the final position of the windshield in the frame when it is done. The tube is easier but it might allow the glass to be too far inset in the frame when done and too big a gap to the stainless when installed.
Should I use the coil of rubber weatherstrip from one of our parts houses or should I use the black rubber stuff in the tube that they use on new cars.
I'm cautious on the final position of the windshield in the frame when it is done. The tube is easier but it might allow the glass to be too far inset in the frame when done and too big a gap to the stainless when installed.
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Installing a new windshield in my '72.
Should I use the coil of rubber weatherstrip from one of our parts houses or should I use the black rubber stuff in the tube that they use on new cars.
I'm cautious on the final position of the windshield in the frame when it is done. The tube is easier but it might allow the glass to be too far inset in the frame when done and too big a gap to the stainless when installed.
Should I use the coil of rubber weatherstrip from one of our parts houses or should I use the black rubber stuff in the tube that they use on new cars.
I'm cautious on the final position of the windshield in the frame when it is done. The tube is easier but it might allow the glass to be too far inset in the frame when done and too big a gap to the stainless when installed.
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My original windshield had a big chip right behind the rear view mirror. I was messing with the SS trim one day and just barely tapped the edge of my windshield with my screwdriver taking one of the SS trim clips off and I actually watched the damn thing crack all the way to the bottom.
I had it replaced by Safelite using my insurance and they came to the house. Yes, Safelite had the windshield at that time (2003). The guy who came out to replace it was an old muscle car guy and I told him I was worried about the spacing being too deep with the glue gun type sealant. He said not to worry and proceeded to put a real thick bead, almost 1/2 inch which allows my SS trim to fit correctly. He said he's replaced many '60's muscle car windows and he actually gets all the calls that Safelite gets in this area dealing with old cars. He did a great job.
You might go that route if you can find a good installer that knows old cars like ours.
I had it replaced by Safelite using my insurance and they came to the house. Yes, Safelite had the windshield at that time (2003). The guy who came out to replace it was an old muscle car guy and I told him I was worried about the spacing being too deep with the glue gun type sealant. He said not to worry and proceeded to put a real thick bead, almost 1/2 inch which allows my SS trim to fit correctly. He said he's replaced many '60's muscle car windows and he actually gets all the calls that Safelite gets in this area dealing with old cars. He did a great job.
You might go that route if you can find a good installer that knows old cars like ours.
Last edited by theandies; Jun 2, 2018 at 05:15 PM.
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Butyl tape or 'Ribbon' sealer is what the coiled stuff is called. It was not used to install the front windshield. I believe the assembly manual states that the Thiokol is used specifically.
I am not at work to take a closer look but IF there is a section of the coiled butyl tape used ..it is just being used to hold the Thiokol in place and not allow it to flow away.
Check out this thread....the thread is good...but POST #16 says it all.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...therstrip.html
Using the current windshield urethanes of today is quite 'do-able' and if the frame of the car is prepped to industry standards for maximum adhesion. You should not need to worry.
The glass shop that installs my glass will do a test fit and get the rubber blocks cut and ready to go so when the glass is set in place and the trim is IMMEDIATELY installed. If the windshield needs to be raised up to the trim...it is no big deal.
A lot of it is how they cut the tip on the tube and how much they press on the glass BEFORE the trim gets installed.
Using the butyl tape is something I do not do...but do as you see fit.
DUB
I am not at work to take a closer look but IF there is a section of the coiled butyl tape used ..it is just being used to hold the Thiokol in place and not allow it to flow away.
Check out this thread....the thread is good...but POST #16 says it all.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...therstrip.html
Using the current windshield urethanes of today is quite 'do-able' and if the frame of the car is prepped to industry standards for maximum adhesion. You should not need to worry.
The glass shop that installs my glass will do a test fit and get the rubber blocks cut and ready to go so when the glass is set in place and the trim is IMMEDIATELY installed. If the windshield needs to be raised up to the trim...it is no big deal.
A lot of it is how they cut the tip on the tube and how much they press on the glass BEFORE the trim gets installed.
Using the butyl tape is something I do not do...but do as you see fit.
DUB
Last edited by DUB; Jun 2, 2018 at 06:21 PM.
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My original windshield had a big chip right behind the rear view mirror. I was messing with the SS trim one day and just barely tapped the edge of my windshield with my screwdriver taking one of the SS trim clips off and I actually watched the damn thing crack all the way to the bottom.
I had it replaced by Safelite using my insurance and they came to the house. Yes, Safelite had the windshield at that time (2003). The guy who came out to replace it was an old muscle car guy and I told him I was worried about the spacing being too deep with the glue gun type sealant. He said not to worry and proceeded to put a real thick bead, almost 1/2 inch which allows my SS trim to fit correctly. He said he's replaced many '60's muscle car windows and he actually gets all the calls that Safelite gets in this area dealing with old cars. He did a great job.
You might go that route if you can find a good installer that knows old cars like ours.
I had it replaced by Safelite using my insurance and they came to the house. Yes, Safelite had the windshield at that time (2003). The guy who came out to replace it was an old muscle car guy and I told him I was worried about the spacing being too deep with the glue gun type sealant. He said not to worry and proceeded to put a real thick bead, almost 1/2 inch which allows my SS trim to fit correctly. He said he's replaced many '60's muscle car windows and he actually gets all the calls that Safelite gets in this area dealing with old cars. He did a great job.
You might go that route if you can find a good installer that knows old cars like ours.
Safelite won't even talk to me about my '75 windshield. I have the replacement shield just can't get someone to do it
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I have that understanding with my glass shop due to installing correctly dated windshields. But so far...they have never snapped one.
DUB
