Dart Swinger windshield fitment question

[Moparone]

I have a 70 Dart Swinger my son and I have been restoring. Almost done besides exhaust and front windshield. I now have done this job twice but am questioning the fitment of the rubber gasket and chrome trim. There are gaps that look odd to me in the corners. I have checked on line and have seen where other cars look like this too. My question is, is this normal? My B Body doesn’t look like this. I have used two gaskets. The one on it now is from Detroit Muscle who always sells good stuff. I am wondering if the glass could be not quite the factory specs. Any feedback would be appreciated

 

[ch1ll]

Something is not right. Does the new gasket fit the old windshield? Old gasket fit the new windshield. Send your pictures posted to the windshield/gasket manufacturer and ask why.

 

[Dragonsteel]

Original glass aftermarket rubber gasket.

 

[E7polyhachett]

I have a 70 Dart Swinger my son and I have been restoring. Almost done besides exhaust and front windshield. I now have done this job twice but am questioning the fitment of the rubber gasket and chrome trim. There are gaps that look odd to me in the corners. I have checked on line and have seen where other cars look like this too. My question is, is this normal? My B Body doesn’t look like this. I have used two gaskets. The one on it now is from Detroit Muscle who always sells good stuff. I am wondering if the glass could be not quite the factory specs. Any feedback would be appreciated

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Where or who was the vendor that you purchased your aftermarket windshield from?
It appears to me me that the upper a pillar windshield width is too narrow for the upper window rubber corners to settle into correctly and into the roof and upper a pillar. I would look for a different windshield vendor.

 

[Moparone]

Something is not right. Does the new gasket fit the old windshield? Old gasket fit the new windshield. Send your pictures posted to the windshield/gasket manufacturer and ask why.

Unfortunately I didn’t keep the original windshield to compare

 

[Moparone]

Where or who was the vendor that you purchased your aftermarket windshield from?
It appears to me me that the upper a pillar windshield width is too narrow for the upper window rubber corners to settle into correctly and into the roof and upper a pillar. I would look for a different windshield vendor.

 

[Moparone]

I used a windshield shop that was recommended to me for the first windshield. I figured it was a gasket issue as the first gasket looked worse. I thought I’d try a new gasket. I may order a new windshield. Any recommendations on who to order from. Classic industries is who I was thinking.

 

[1MeanA]

I just installed a new gasket and windshield in my '70 Dart (AMD glass and Precision gasket). The fitment was good all around except from the upper drivers side corner which looks like yours. I haven't got around to trimming it which I hope that will solve the issue. There must be something wrong with the mold.

 

[oldkimmer]

Ya, as stated that’s not right. I wouldn’t be happy either. I know the sedan windshields are different but no sure how. Maybe someone in the know will chime in. Kim

 

[Moparone]

From what I understand precision rubber is who makes almost all the ones available. I talked to a couple different suppliers. I was also told it’s common for issue on these and they use butyl to fill in the gaps. I was at a show recently and all of them had butyl in the corners. I may try and AMD glass and see if that helps at all.