Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
[Re: DAYCLONA]
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06/24/15 02:36 PM
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Actually he has done these before. I'm just questioning the crappy after market parts. I'm not sure there is any installer in this area with that experience. But I do greatly value your opinion and input. Thanks
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/24/15 07:52 PM
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Some 4 door windshields are different heights than the 2 doors on some cars, so run the number to double check the application. There is a difference in heights in 69 B body 4 door and 2 door cars. The 4 door being taller.
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
[Re: sixty9bee]
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06/24/15 11:14 PM
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Maybe I should ask who makes the best after market windshield gasket.
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/24/15 11:46 PM
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Now I am worried, just got a new gasket for my 68 restore. Long way for glass install though.
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/24/15 11:54 PM
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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Metro gasket arrives tomorrow. I'll report back with the results.
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/26/15 10:33 AM
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Just had the windshield installed in my 69 Charger last year. Seems like I used a Precision gasket and new glass from PGW.
It was a real pain to install, the installer specialized in old car installs, and he was struggling. His theory is that the opening shrinks a bit when the car sits without a glass in it for years...He used glass cleaner to lube the glass to slide in the gasket. His theory is that the opening shrinks ????? WHAT?
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/26/15 11:16 AM
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We also will set them out in the sun around here which I sure helps.
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/26/15 02:56 PM
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Just had the windshield installed in my 69 Charger last year. Seems like I used a Precision gasket and new glass from PGW.
It was a real pain to install, the installer specialized in old car installs, and he was struggling. His theory is that the opening shrinks a bit when the car sits without a glass in it for years...He used glass cleaner to lube the glass to slide in the gasket. His theory is that the opening shrinks ????? WHAT? Now that is a new one... Sounds like some brain shrinkage from old age to me...
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/27/15 05:35 PM
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While I agree it is unlikely that the opening size changed, my car sat for 20 years with no glass in it. The windshield is a part of the structure of the roof.. Anyway, that is what the guy said... The new glass is about 1/4 thinner than the factory stuff as well. Not in your era of cars.. The "windshield is part of the structure" thing came out later 74-75 so cars could be lightened for fuel mileage. This "structure concept" was about rollover accidents. BOGUS that a broken WS is going to add any structure to a roof.. The door glass, backglass, yes until they explode ( tempered glass).... 1/4 " thinner? there is no way.. Installed thousands myself and there is just not enough glass to start with to subtract that much from the thickness....
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Re: Trouble installing windshield in 69 b body
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06/28/15 12:06 AM
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I think he means 25% thinner.
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