Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Leaking windshield

Ya know, I have never used any of the special tools, or piano wire You must remove the inside trim from arround the windshield anyway so what I do is just use a regular razor knife and cut the gasket around from the insidestarting on the sides working up and around the top then push the windshield out part way ( cuz it's still attached at the bottom) but now there is enough room to get to the bottom to cut the gasket the rest of the way.

That said, new windshields are no longer available ( so I have heard) So I would take it to a pro if you are not up to the task.

My .02

Davis

Rick Griffin <amc_poppy@yahoo.com> wrote:

I have been doing this for years on Chevys and AMCs and I try to keep things simple. I remove the old windshield with lots of TLC and a removal tool from NAPA [cheap compared to a new windshield] After cutting all the way around I gently lift the top first and fold toward front cut any stubborn strips as you go.Then clean inside edge [contact area] with lacquer thinner then steel wool.clean channel the same way and treat any rust with a wire brush and coat with "Extend rust converter" I use 3/8" rubberseal sold by NAPA in paint supplies and place it carefully around channel in center of contact area with ends meeting on bottom center.install rubber blocks [in seal box] on bottom edge of channel and gently lower windshield in being careful to center it between front roof supports. Hopefully done on a sunny day last i put pressure evenly around the edges and watch the seal compress and adhere to windshield. I use no other messy sealers and have never had a windshield or backglass to leak. I hate to make a messy repair and the liquid stuff I have seen ooze out from under the edges and look like s--t on a hot sunny day ! Again everybody has their own way of doing things but this has worked for me for over 30 years.Good luck Rick
--- On Thu, 4/10/08, Eddie Stakes <eddiestakes@planethoustonamx.com> wrote:

From: Eddie Stakes <eddiestakes@planethoustonamx.com>
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Leaking windshield - 74 Gemlin
To: BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 11:16 AM

Both, if you have it does at glass shop usually about $100-$150. But professionally done also. If you do it yourself, not hard to do except pain in butt. You will need urethane tape, a jar of black goo (I don't remember this but it has tiny paintbrush in it, real sticky shit) and when you remove your windshield (I would recommend two people to pull it out and two to place it back in unless you big boy like me and one persona can do it) but scrape the metal channel well of all old crap, lat down black goo, then run urethane tape around channel bottom. For added protection I would suggest running a thin line of goo along windsheild and top of urethane tape. This is tricky however when laying in glass, but you can scrape off old black goo later. Be sure you have the spacers down at bottom of channel to keep glass from sliding down to metal. Be sure to try to put in glass with equal space on either right and left pillar posts also, so you don't be sliding it back and forth trying to adjust while goo is trying to bond. Once lined up put in metal stainless clips, and once you feel glue/goo is dried (depends on heat, humidity, ect in your area) then put on stainless and snap in place, don't be a Aggie and use metal hammer, use rubber small mallet found at dollar store. You can get the goo, urethante tape and if you need them, some of the clips at many automotive glass suppliers. The clips I may add are also found in auto parts stores under Help! section, take one of your old ones to match up, they are about $5 for 6-8 of them, but again, automotive glass places in your area might let you have them for less. My big brother Tommy (4'6" 460 lbs) was a glasier for Thurman Fondren for about 25 years and used to install glass in auto and businesses; and the other guys would wig when he would lift those big bullet proof 1" inch bank glasses and carry them by himself. Now retired however. Good luck,

Eddie Stakes'
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----- Original Message -----

From: Tim Curtis

To: BaadAssGremlins@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:49 AM

Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Leaking windshield - 74 Gemlin

Can anyone suggest the best course of action to cure my leaking windshield?

It seems to be leaking in a few different places â?? along the top, the driverâ??s side, etc.

Do I need to take the car in to a glass shop, or is this something that I can handle at home?

Thanks,

Tim

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