Re: [AMC-list] windshield removal

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've tried the 'L' shaped cutter. Had better luck with cable/wire. I seemed to
hit the glass too often with the cutter. Hood release cable works and I've taken
out several by myself. 

Ken
Quoting 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!
> 
> 
> 
> ---------------
> 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
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