Windshield Question
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Windshield Question
Recently I acquired a windshield and back lite for my '65 from a salvage truck. Both are in primo shape so I was bummed when the glass guy informed me that the older glass would not work with the new rubber I bought from LMC. Apparently the new rubber is slotted for new, thinner glass and if he squeezed the older, thicker glass into it the chrome trim (it's a Custom Cab) would not fit properly into it's own slot. Could this be true? Can anyone offer me a bit of advice about what to do here? 
I'm shipping this truck cross country to Florida in about two weeks and I'd rather not ship the extra glass. Thanks!
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I'm shipping this truck cross country to Florida in about two weeks and I'd rather not ship the extra glass. Thanks!
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I had my glass reinstalled using new Dennis Carpenter rubber gaskets and have had no issues. Carpenter makes them so they are not from off shore. Don't know where the LMC pieces are from; does it say anything on your packaging? I know that some stuff coming from LMC is of lesser quality, so your guy's comments may or may not be true. Good luck.
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Also having a problem finding an auto glass shop install old glass. Suggest continue checking with couple other shops. There are a couple articles on 'how to' install windshield in the 'how to' or 'tech article' forum.
Had the same shop install the glass in the other 65 many years ago who did a very nice job. I provided the DC gasket with the groove for the trim pieces and watched them install the metal trim in the gasket before installing.
Had the same shop install the glass in the other 65 many years ago who did a very nice job. I provided the DC gasket with the groove for the trim pieces and watched them install the metal trim in the gasket before installing.
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Also having a problem finding an auto glass shop install old glass. Suggest continue checking with couple other shops. There are a couple articles on 'how to' install windshield in the 'how to' or 'tech article' forum.
Had the same shop install the glass in the other 65 many years ago who did a very nice job. I provided the DC gasket with the groove for the trim pieces and watched them install the metal trim in the gasket before installing.
Had the same shop install the glass in the other 65 many years ago who did a very nice job. I provided the DC gasket with the groove for the trim pieces and watched them install the metal trim in the gasket before installing.
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I recently reinstalled my old glass and purchased my gaskets from Obsolete Ford here in Oklahoma city. They stock the kind with and without the chrome. They even had it for my unibody big window. So holler at them if you need any of that stuff and it is fairly simple to do yourself
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Have to remove the windshield, the previous owner must have used 2-3 tubes of sealer in an effort to stop a leak, if removed without damaging it intend trying a 'do it myself' install? Purchased a new gasket, not sure what to expect once the windshield is removed, since it has the exterior trim pieces may take a bit longer to get excited about getting around to it?
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Have to remove the windshield, the previous owner must have used 2-3 tubes of sealer in an effort to stop a leak, if removed without damaging it intend trying a 'do it myself' install? Purchased a new gasket, not sure what to expect once the windshield is removed, since it has the exterior trim pieces may take a bit longer to get excited about getting around to it?
Make sure you put the chrome in before you put the glass in your truck!!!
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I had SafeLite Glass in Arvada, Colorado install the windshield and backlite in my '65 today and it turned out that all my worries were for naught. Flawless work and a perfect fit- chrome n all. It only cost 150 bucks and I'd recommend this shop to anyone. 
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