Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/28/16 02:05 PM
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Orignal windshield. Yeah I don't remember if still have the Lil rubber wedges that windshield sets on or not......let just say I don't. Where can I come up with those at? 71 RR here. I don't have the rubber spacers (lost) and be interested on where to get them as well or ideas on what to use instead. Also, on the butyl tape. Was there a 3/8" in the front and 5/16" for the rear? Setting blocks should come with the butyl tape kit.. If not, an Auto Glass shop should have some no problem.... 99% of the time 3/8 front, 5/16 rear.... Make sure you get some WS primer and apply it to the area of the glass and the pinchweld where the butyl tape kit sets.... VERY IMPORTANT.... Two people should be able to hold the glass by its edge with your fingers. One hand on the bottom and the other holding the side of WS. Communicate with each other to get an equal space on both sides, from each A pillar while setting the bottom.... It should set on the rubber/plastic setting blocks.. THEN together set the top down into the tape kit..... Apply light pressure to push the ws into the tape kit.. It wont smash it down flat, and its not supposed to , but it does need seal to the tape kit.. You can microwave the kit somewhat to soften it JUST A LITTLE.. I would try 30 seconds at a time until you soften it or just warm it a bit... It will help with the bond.. If its really hot out, disregard..... You are dealing with a used WS... Getting it out is the hardest part... BUT there are LOTS of little tiny pits that will run ( glass will crack) so be carefull not to twist the WS or stress it while handling or installing... Good luck
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/28/16 07:21 PM
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I don't have to use primer being I just had the car painted (with glass out)correct??? Car was blasted in window channels to bare metal before paint prep
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/28/16 09:00 PM
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So it has to have it even if surface is clean then. Guiess sell it at parts store also?
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/28/16 09:56 PM
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3M used to make the black GLASS PRIMER we used back in the day..
I have seen a clear type used but have never used it.....
YES a special primer for glass install... It has NOTHING to do with paint.... Really important to bond the tape kit to the painted metal pinchweld.....
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/28/16 09:58 PM
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I use 3/8" and the front and 5/16" on the rear. On the spacers they are like 3/16x3/16x1. Don't know if anyone is making them. Possible pic with tape measure?? Will be going into 71 charger if matters If had some good pics I could prob by make some. Ya know the old saying. Pic worth thousand words lol
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/29/16 03:32 AM
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Yep no gasket on 71 b body
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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08/29/16 02:59 PM
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Years ago I worked in a wrecking yard and we sold windshields. We had all the tools to take out the gasketed and glued-in windshield and we still broke half of them. Unless you are determined to have a "numbers matching" windshield to go with the spare tire that has "original air" in it, have a pro install new glass. It probably will look better and have a guarantee by the installer. JMHO
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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09/03/16 08:26 PM
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Last stuff I bought the spacers came with it. The 3M kits I buy at the parts store have spacers included too. I think I still have a bunch of spares in a drawer at the shop. Dallas
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Re: Anyone here install windshield ?
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09/03/16 11:19 PM
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I haven't had a chance to look at a kit yet. I need to check it out. Thank you
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