Re: [AMC-list] windshield removal

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've harvested several windshields for use my AMCs or other's cars.   I use a little different procedure that Frank explained below.
 
For 60s and earlier gasketed windshields, I have removed all of the garnish moldings around the inside of the opening and have used a sharp knife (package cutter or linoleum knife works well) to cut the gasket at the metal flange on the inside of the car.  The windshield can then gently be pushed out of the car.  I you have some padding for the hood or trunk, it is a one man operation.  Be careful not to push too hard in one area and it helps sometimes to recline in the seat push the windshield with your sock feet.   Wear good socks because you don't want to look like an alcohoic bum sleeping off a bender in someone's old AMC.
 
For the windshields with the butyl tape or sealant I have used a windshield knife with an L-shaped blade to insert into the sealing surface and move it around the perimeter of the glass to break the seal.  It's a one man job too.   You must be careful with both types of fastening systems to not chip the glass because a chip will inevitably grow into a crack which will ruin the glass. 
 
Joe Fulton

--- On Mon, 6/7/10, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:


From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] windshield removal
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Monday, June 7, 2010, 12:09 PM


Real simple -- unless the gasket is fairly new (a year old -- maybe two -- is as far as I'd try to save!) CUT the gasket at the glass line on the outside. Real easy to use a razor utility knife to do so. Then sit on the front seat and push out with both feet as evenly as possible. Same with back glass. No point in breaking a $300+ windshield trying to save a $100 (or less) gasket! Well, for 60s cars anyway.

For 70s cars with the "glued in" windshield it gets trickier. Remove all trim then use a nail or small punch to make a hole in the urethane behind the glass. Thread a piece of wire (1/16" or small braided cable works best)through the hole and wrap around a "stick" or screwdriver. Get a helper, then pull and saw the wire around the windshield. When the wire breaks start over! 70+ windshields are much harder to get out than the older ones, but are less likely to pop out in a wreck. The old ones could, though I've never seen a windshield pop out. The rear side glasses popped out of my wagon when it was hit and didn't even break!



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Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 07:45:07 -0500
From: "Armand Eshleman"<aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Jesse was mentioning that he was planning to pull glass out of a car he was
parting out. It would be nice if we could get a few tricks and tips posted
here about glass removal.

-- Frank Swygert
Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
Magazine (AMC)
For all AMC enthusiasts
http://www.amc-mag.com
(free download available!)

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