Re: [Amc-list] windshield chrome strip american / questions

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Interesting!
 Wrote stuff! honest!
What I said was I bedded my trim in black marine grade 3M silicone.
I did not use any clips at all.
did not want to scratch the paint and invite rust.
So far it works perfectly. I doubt I will get the trim out in one piece though.


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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

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From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
> " Chronic Pain Hurts"
> 
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> From: Mike Kindle <mike90066@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > 
> > >>The strip should be embedded in the 
> > center of the gasket, with about 1/4" 
> > of gasket showing on each side. It wasn't 
> > until 68 or so that the windshields were 
> > held in with a urethane sealant and used
> >  a snap on chrome moulding. >>>
> > 
> > 68 up does require sealant, but there is still
> > a gasket.  Pre 68 has a split gasket, chrome goes into
> > the split in the gasket which seals on both sides.
> >  
> > 68 up has metal clips around the opening, a solid gasket
> > around the glass, and you're supposed to goop it 
> > up with sealant around the metal lip and in the 
> > groove and then somehow pull the window into 
> > place without getting sealant everywhere.  
> > Then push the trim into the clips.
> > 
> > Probably another bead of sealant before putting the trim
> > in is a good idea here.
> > 
> > Questions:
> > 1. Has anyone gotten new gaskets?  The original had
> >  an extended flap along the inside bottom that covered where
> >  the dash meets the window opening.  Do the replacements 
> > have this?
> > 2. I remember when pulling the window once before (68) two 
> > small screws stuck into the metal lip that perhaps were designed 
> > to help locate the window? Anybody know about this?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Mike 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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