Front windshield install with gasket and locking strip

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I hired 2 classic car window installers 2 weeks ago and both of them walked away for they did not know what they were doing. I bought the correct gasket from Dante's Mopar parts part # WCRD690B-67 and the correct locking strip from Andy Bernbaums Auto Parts part number WLS D690 B Rigid Locking strip, chrome. The 3rd guy that came over yesterday wants to know is this a rope inn process? (1) Lay the glass on the rack, apply the gasket, apply the locking strip then rope inn the windshield? Or (2) apply the gasket to the window frame, apply the window to the gasket using the correct tools then apply the locking strip using the correct tool? We really need help on this one!

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Put the gasket on the CAR. May need tape across the top to hold it on until you get the glass in good. Put the glass in the bottom channel of the gasket as much across the bottom as you can. Now take some wooden tools (we use paint stirring sticks I round off on the end) and gently pry the gasket over the outside of the windshield all the way around. Then install and trim the lock strip. Professionals walked away from this job? Lemmie tell you something. My wife and I can have my front windshield out and back in in less than 15 minutes total and that's no exaggeration. It's that easy. I do always use liquid dish washing detergent to lube the channel in the gasket where the windshield goes. Makes it easier to pry the gasket over the glass. This is a SUPER EASY job.
 
If "pros" walked away from this, consider yourself lucky to be rid of them.
Installing a windshield isn't brain surgery, but it does take a bit of a "knack".
Follow RRR's advice above, it'll get you done. Once you've done it, you'll wonder what you were so afraid of. Just make sure you've got a correctly sized lockstrip tool (not one of those universal fits-all pieces of garbage with the rotating head).
"Roping it in" is an option, just another means to achieve the same end. I usually don't bother roping them in unless I'm using a used gasket that may be a bit less pliable.
 
Professor Fate said:
If "pros" walked away from this, consider yourself lucky to be rid of them.
Installing a windshield isn't brain surgery, but it does take a bit of a "knack"...
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Agreed. I don't know why they would call themselves 'classic window installers'. This is an easy job. I use plastic trim tools that you can get on Amazon for $10.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Put the gasket on the CAR. May need tape across the top to hold it on until you get the glass in good. Put the glass in the bottom channel of the gasket as much across the bottom as you can. Now take some wooden tools (we use paint stirring sticks I round off on the end) and gently pry the gasket over the outside of the windshield all the way around. Then install and trim the lock strip. Professionals walked away from this job? Lemmie tell you something. My wife and I can have my front windshield out and back in in less than 15 minutes total and that's no exaggeration. It's that easy. I do always use liquid dish washing detergent to lube the channel in the gasket where the windshield goes. Makes it easier to pry the gasket over the glass. This is a SUPER EASY job.
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I may be wrong (and I usually am, just ask my wife), but I *think* it looks like you may be trying to mix '67-only lockstrip with a '68-'69 gasket...
 
Professor Fate said:
If "pros" walked away from this, consider yourself lucky to be rid of them.
Installing a windshield isn't brain surgery, but it does take a bit of a "knack".
Follow RRR's advice above, it'll get you done. Once you've done it, you'll wonder what you were so afraid of. Just make sure you've got a correctly sized lockstrip tool (not one of those universal fits-all pieces of garbage with the rotating head).
"Roping it in" is an option, just another means to achieve the same end. I usually don't bother roping them in unless I'm using a used gasket that may be a bit less pliable.
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what rrr said was spot on....soap or silglide...the plastic body scraper with rounded corners works great ..yes tape the top..bottom and halfway up both sides first or bottom and work it all the way around.the lock strip should be started dead nuts center bottom...my 30 yr old strip tool that has 2 sizes that does rotate works no issue...key is down pressure handle level with gasket....glass guys are to much like premadona electricians...and the so called auto techs of today have no idea when looking at drum brakes....just because you never have done it before does not mean you cant...you got this brother!!!
 
Get someone to help hold the gasket up in the frame or you'll drive yourself mad.
Use sealer too or it'll leak. Check old man mopars thread on the lil drain holes so you can address that IF need be.
 

melcardona said:
what rrr said was spot on....soap or silglide...the plastic body scraper with rounded corners works great ..yes tape the top..bottom and halfway up both sides first or bottom and work it all the way around.the lock strip should be started dead nuts center bottom...my 30 yr old strip tool that has 2 sizes that does rotate works no issue...key is down pressure handle level with gasket....glass guys are to much like premadona electricians...and the so called auto techs of today have no idea when looking at drum brakes....just because you never have done it before does not mean you cant...you got this brother!!!
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would you be able to give me the part number/info on the locking strip tool
 
Professor Fate said:
If "pros" walked away from this, consider yourself lucky to be rid of them.
Installing a windshield isn't brain surgery, but it does take a bit of a "knack".
Follow RRR's advice above, it'll get you done. Once you've done it, you'll wonder what you were so afraid of. Just make sure you've got a correctly sized lockstrip tool (not one of those universal fits-all pieces of garbage with the rotating head).
"Roping it in" is an option, just another means to achieve the same end. I usually don't bother roping them in unless I'm using a used gasket that may be a bit less pliable.
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Heck, I have the rotating head Lisle tool. As long as you spray a soap and water solution on it going around, it works good. Can you link to the tool you're talkin about? I love me some tools. I got nine boxes worth. lol
 
RustyRatRod said:
Heck, I have the rotating head Lisle tool. As long as you spray a soap and water solution on it going around, it works good. Can you link to the tool you're talkin about? I love me some tools. I got nine boxes worth. lol
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The rotating head tools work okay for brandy-new soft gaskets, but I've had the heads slip when working with older, stiffer stuff.
Mine looks like this:
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It has interchangeable heads that are held into the handle with a set screw. It's a vintage Chrysler tool, but there are similar ones on Amazon/Ebay that are dedicated sizes (kinda like getting a set of nut drivers) that look like this:
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Rocky035Rambo said:
Can you send my the part number for the correct tool for the locking strip?
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To my knowledge, there is no specific "tool" for the rigid lockstrip, only for the flexible lockstrip which comes in several different sizes.
To install the rigid stuff, dadsbee pretty much summed it up^^.
 
the string works great too
small string ,soak it in some dish soap
lay it in the window grove ,put the glass in the bottom grove
then push the glass down as you pull the string out (it pulls the rubber out from behind the glass )
 
A buddy of mine and I struggled with the windshield of his 69 Coronet. He called in a pro that used Linseed oil as a lubricant.
 
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