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On Monday I will be receiving my new windshield for the '67 GP. I have never installed a windshield before, nor the trim that goes around it. Has anyone done this on one of these beasts, or is there a web site anywhere that shows this step-by-step?
I still have to pull the SS trim from the pillers, polish it and reinstall it correctly, but I am hoping to get the new glass in right after the new year. Thanks, -harry
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On Monday I will be receiving my new windshield for the '67 GP. I have never installed a windshield before, nor the trim that goes around it. Has anyone done this on one of these beasts, or is there a web site anywhere that shows this step-by-step?
I still have to pull the SS trim from the pillers, polish it and reinstall it correctly, but I am hoping to get the new glass in right after the new year. Thanks, -harry
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After you get the old WS out clean out ALL the old sealer and paint any bare metal. Check to make sure that all the clips are good and the pins they are mounted to are not broken. If you have broken pins those clips will have to be screwed on. Also check for any body rot and repair as necessary. Go to an auto glass company or large parts store and get butyl tape sealant and it's primer. App;y primer to body and let dry then apply butyl tape. There should be small rubber spacer blocks to space the bottom of the glass up from the bottom. If you cant find them space the glass by eye. Have someone help you put the glass in place. A couple of big suction cups help. Check for proper placement and if OK press into place. Last of all, Apply a bead of sealer around edge of glass and install mouldings.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coach:
I still have to pull the SS trim from the pillers, polish it and reinstall it correctly, but I am hoping to get the new glass in right after the new year. Thanks, -harry <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> As I recall, my brother's '67 GP ragtop's interior pillar and windshield header trim was chromed steel. All three pieces had some slight rusting, but a little 000 steel wool brought them back. The windshield header top piece and exterior reveal moldings were ss and polished and buffed out nicely. |
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Bob,
Thanks, the body has been stripped, repaired, and repainted so I am good there. The old windshield is long gone and the trim was in the trunk when I got the car. The clips and pins are what I am not sure of, can I get new clips from Ames or another supplier? gtoric, The outer reveal pieces are what I meant. They look like they will buff out quite nicely once I get them off the car. The previous owner did a so-so job installing them and I need to pull them, polish them, and then set them correctly. Thanks for the input, Harry
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I havent bought any in a while but you used to be able to get them from an auto body supply store. You will need at least one for a sample though.
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Harry I got the clips from Napa. My store I go to has a big book full of different clips for the cars. You do need one old one and then match it up. They come with so many in a bag, so have the number you need and order how many bags you need to cover the amount you need. It is a pretty easy job but you do need two people.
Hope this helps Pat |
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Ok guys,
Where should these pins you speak of be? I looked all around the frame and don't see anything like that. Any chance anyone has a pic? Thanks, =harry
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If you leave out the rubber spacer blocks at the bottom the glass will eventually slide down and leak.
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The wind shield will sit in the opening and the pins will be on the side of the pillers right across from it. Pat
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Here are a couple of pics of the windshield frame ( excuse the mess ), where should the pins be?
Thanks, -harry
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And the top
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Harry. I looked in my body manual, is there any type of clip on this chrome moldings? Can not tell by the pictures. They state the clips we were talking about or that they will snap onto the other chrome piece. Sorry forgot you had a Convertable. Pat
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