Windshield Install?
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
There's a special checkbook tool trick that I have for that kind of thing. ha ha
This is a brand new windshield correct? I've heard lots of folks say old ones get brittle and are difficult.
This is a brand new windshield correct? I've heard lots of folks say old ones get brittle and are difficult.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Hm, can't say that I've tried it. Some say it's not that bad, others are not of the same opinion. You have an assistant? It's a two man job basically. I'd be sniffing out some YT videos, some nutter somewhere probably has a 3 part four hour documentary course on it and the rest of it.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
When I had mine installed I used the checkbook. The installer(s) set up a bench laid the glass on it, put the rubber on the glass, put a sash cord in the slot from center bottom to center bottom, put it in place and started from the bottom, pulling cord and pushing it in. They worked up both sides and then the top.
I'm sure their are vids on YouTube if ya gotta do it yourself, that might be helpful.
John
I'm sure their are vids on YouTube if ya gotta do it yourself, that might be helpful.
John
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Dripping Springs
Lots of lube,
Might sound funny but, the best lube for installing glass is KY jelly.
Water based and cleans off glass easy.
Rub all over the seating surfaces on the seal as well as the glass frame on the truck for the seal.
Might sound funny but, the best lube for installing glass is KY jelly.
Water based and cleans off glass easy.
Rub all over the seating surfaces on the seal as well as the glass frame on the truck for the seal.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
Tagging onto thread, intend doing same when time permits?
Had it done by shop on 1 of my 65's, they installed the stainless inside the gasket before install. Aware it's reported the gasket is installed 'dry', imagine it means no sealant is use; however the shop did applied a sealant. I believe if one were to read items used in the assembly manual it refers to a sealant?
Seem to recall a thread where member wrote a 'how to' article on subject that was extensive? Posting link to few links:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/e...lation&type=wp
Had it done by shop on 1 of my 65's, they installed the stainless inside the gasket before install. Aware it's reported the gasket is installed 'dry', imagine it means no sealant is use; however the shop did applied a sealant. I believe if one were to read items used in the assembly manual it refers to a sealant?
Seem to recall a thread where member wrote a 'how to' article on subject that was extensive? Posting link to few links:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/e...lation&type=wp
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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Vancouver
I did this with an experienced helper. It was a three-hour struggle and even at that we couldn't get the stainless to sit flush. We were unable to use any sealer because we handled it so much, putting it in and taking it out many times. Next time it goes to a glass shop and I will ask them to source the rubber. My helper said the DC-supplied rubber was too small.
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Cargo Master
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From: tucson
I had to have the glass and seals replaced on my '66 and '64 custom cabs. The "66 sealed up good. The '64 leaks worse now than with the old rubber which was hard and cracked and the shop hasn't been able to make it better. Makes me wonder if there are different sources for the glass and seals that shops use.
john
john
Lead Driver
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
During infancy stage, and over past 45 plus years, purchasing thru online Ford part supplier's and found majority of them provided quality replacement parts; however, learned that when it came to weatherstrip, windshield seals, and rubber components in general, DC is second to none, perhaps a bit more pricey but IMO, worth it.
Checked local auto glass installer's and unable to find a shop that would install a used windshield. Got a quote from shop who installed the windshield on my 65 many years go; talk about sticker shock, unless I can find a shop who will install the original window, or I damage the original during the 'do it myself' install, it aint going to happen.
Checked local auto glass installer's and unable to find a shop that would install a used windshield. Got a quote from shop who installed the windshield on my 65 many years go; talk about sticker shock, unless I can find a shop who will install the original window, or I damage the original during the 'do it myself' install, it aint going to happen.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Vancouver
I don't want to argue either, but I will say that everything I have purchased from Dennis Carpenter has been second-rate Chinese Sh!!. Have a look at their horn contacts and spring. Unbelievable.
Why did I buy from them for a second time? Because it's hard not to. My next rubber purchase will be from Steele's.
Why did I buy from them for a second time? Because it's hard not to. My next rubber purchase will be from Steele's.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Vancouver island
You need to make a loop at the top with the rope run it around then cross it at the bottom. Two people on the outside. Make sure it is sitting in the open even all the way around.start at the bottom and work your way to the bottom corners pulling evenly on each end of the rope. Have the people holding the windshield lightly hit the window with a closed fist right were the string is pulling the rubber over the flange, do this the entire way around. The loop at the top might not be needed i diddnt need it but if when you get to the sides it gets difficult grab the top loop and start out towards the top corners and do the sides last. Lots of dish soap!
Last edited by 64highboy; Aug 1, 2016 at 07:48 PM. Reason: Dish soap
Lead Driver
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
I don't want to argue either, but I will say that everything I have purchased from Dennis Carpenter has been second-rate Chinese Sh!!. Have a look at their horn contacts and spring. Unbelievable.
Why did I buy from them for a second time? Because it's hard not to. My next rubber purchase will be from Steele's.
Why did I buy from them for a second time? Because it's hard not to. My next rubber purchase will be from Steele's.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
I never thought dish soap was all that slickery. What I thought of, ever leave a bar of soap in a soap tray, and the bottom of the bar turns to jello? Yuck! But that's the stuff right there, I bet.