Sometimes no sealer works and sometimes not. That's why I use it.Yup> Thats what I thought. I will try it soon on my Ragtop front and Hardtop rear. Both leaking.That's what I get for using no sealer.
Need windshield. Safelite lied.
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1WildRT
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Timely thread, and response, as I just bought (and I mean: JUST BOUGHT, as in last night ) a 10 pack of the CRL brand sticks on Amazon, plus two different Lisle windshield tools, as I need to replace both rubber seals (front and back) in my ‘67 F250. Never knew that rubber could take on a Bakelite-like hardness, so I’m hoping getting the old seals out will be harder than putting the new ones in.
Still on the fence about using sealant on them. Guess I’ll see what happens when it rains before I worry about it too much.
1WildRT
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Getting the old seals out is easy, Accept the fact you aren't trying to save the seals, break out a utility knife & you'll have the glass out without worry of breaking it in ten minutes...
Use the sealant.... Insert it after the glass is installed, not while trying to install the glass.....
Kendog 170
Let the boy go !
Yeah, I thought with new flexible gaskets I wouldn't need any. Oh well.
Swinger 340
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Don't forget the soap. I installed two Dart windows. One worked and one broke. I now pay to have it pro done. I use old seals on both. Maybe a new seal would work easier.
Patosmith
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I bought a windshield from AMD for my 72 Challenger. It was shipped to me in a large box full of foam and other packaging. No way it could break during transit!
Good quality.
Good quality.
1WildRT
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Don't Ever Say That!!!! Sounds way to much like a challenge!!!
Swinger 340
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It's not the packaging, but the way it was shipped. Glass needs to be on end when shipped or stored, or it "can" warp. I use the word "can", because it also depends on other factors.
HankRearden
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I ended up buying a windshield from auto city classic. It was here in about 4 days.
It is chinese glass but this a parts car Im building into a beater so price was the most important factor.
It is chinese glass but this a parts car Im building into a beater so price was the most important factor.
33IMP
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I need glass put in two cars. I have the glass, can get the rubber, but there is no way I'm gonna attempt an install. Can anybody recommend somebody in southern california that can/will work on old cars? (57 chevy sedan delivery, and 67 Cuda notch).
I called safelite, and checked their website. If they can't just glue it in, they won't touch it!
I called safelite, and checked their website. If they can't just glue it in, they won't touch it!
JDMopar
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Safelite put a new windshield in my wife's 2006 Saturn Vue. They got something out of whack on the install, because there has been a rattle at the windshield ever since. It's now busted again from a rock (looked like a cinder block) that came flying from the other side of the interstate. Maybe whoever we get this time can fix the rattle!
It's now busted again from a rock (looked like a cinder block) that came flying from the other side of the interstate. Maybe whoever we get this time can fix the rattle! -
