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Posted by: Brando Oct 28 2005, 12:01 AM

I have the funds to buy a new windshield (finally). How should I do this?

Rubber seal all around the windshield (seen it done on some cars)?
Stock glue-in type of seal with trim (rust habitat, I dislike).
Glue and fill in the gap flush?

It's my understanding you can use a windsheild seal from a different car altogether? I'd like to have the rubber seal all around, but what do I tell the glass shop since I'm not going to install this myself...

Also, that small windshield seal in the cab near the dashboard... is that REALLY needed? ($140) Can't I just camoflauge it somehow?

TIA

Posted by: McMark Oct 28 2005, 12:13 AM

Butyl tape is no more rust prone than a seal. But if you want a seal, I suggest searching for what SirAndy did. AFAIK, he did a nice writeup awhile back. Maybe in the Classics?

Posted by: McMark Oct 28 2005, 11:26 PM

Brando, http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=24783 says GPR has your $140 seal for $60.

Posted by: Brando Oct 29 2005, 01:53 AM

Thanks McMark...

SirAndy, can you comment and add some pictures?

Posted by: scottb Oct 29 2005, 05:42 AM

brando,

i ditched the chrome trim on my car for rubber moulding about a year ago and have never looked back. it is great. if i can find it (moved a few months back) i still have some moulding that i could be convinced to part with.

i got the moulding from these guys.http://www.gggcorp.com/mouldpart2.htm i used the 1" wide.

here is a link regarding a switch from chrome to rubber trim. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=6827&hl=windshield%20trim&st=20

others have used trim that has a chrome strip in the moulding so it looks more original. i however like the black on my white car.

hope this helps.

scott

Posted by: Brando Oct 29 2005, 02:16 PM

Thanks Scott! That was a tremendous help I am interested if you've got enough left over for one more windshield.

Posted by: scottb Oct 29 2005, 02:34 PM

brando,

how big of a hurry are you in? just made a tour through my parts that i have found since the move and the moulding was not to be seen. probably still in a box in the basement.

i am getting a shed installed on thursday so will be tearing into boxes over the next few weeks. does that work?

you won't regret the change. just make sure to fill in the clip holes with some JB and then paint the channel with some por15.

cheers

scott

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 29 2005, 02:41 PM

brandholio...

im gonna ditch the stock trim, when my car gets painted.
let me know what you find out.

BTW - great avatar.

Posted by: Brando Oct 29 2005, 02:47 PM

Hey Scott, I'm not in a big rush... I've noticed the cracks in my windshield are spreading as the weather changes... I was thinking new windshield by next month.

How much was the 75' roll?

Posted by: scottb Oct 29 2005, 02:59 PM

brando,

the roll was about $60 to my door IIRC. not a bad deal and if you have a windshield failure in the future you are set with enough for many changes.......

cheers.....

scott

Posted by: Brando Oct 29 2005, 03:01 PM

Lemme know when you find the stuff and I'll make arrangements with a glass shop to pop my old one out

Posted by: Brando Nov 7 2005, 06:30 PM

for Aaron

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 7 2005, 06:48 PM

QUOTE (Brando @ Nov 7 2005, 05:30 PM)
for Aaron

arr matey! thanks

question - can this be installed after a window has already been installed????
i had a PPG put in at a window shop...and we put hte stupid chrome trim clips in......and now i want to go rubber.......

can i put this in AS IS? what keeps it in place??? how does it work around corners?

pictures?

Posted by: Joe Sharp Nov 7 2005, 07:57 PM

Brandon: Check my blog. Carerror has one. Jim Hoyland's car also has it.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 9 2005, 05:49 PM

bump-

can it be installed after the window is in???

Posted by: SLITS Nov 9 2005, 05:59 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 9 2005, 04:49 PM)
bump-

can it be installed after the window is in???

Since the rubber holds both the glass and seals to the body windshield frame (keeps the glass from falling out).....I doubt it.....

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 9 2005, 06:01 PM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 9 2005, 04:59 PM)

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 9 2005, 04:49 PM)
bump-

can it be installed after the window is in???

Since the rubber holds both the glass and seals to the body windshield frame (keeps the glass from falling out).....I doubt it.....

well shit.

i have a freshly installed window.... and the dumb clips for the chrome trim were put in....

looks like im stuck with chrome :/

Posted by: SLITS Nov 9 2005, 06:04 PM

So, "Paint it Black" only the Stone(rs) will know............. I crack myself up.........

Posted by: MattR Nov 9 2005, 06:16 PM

brando, aaron, and the rest of the cgbc, i was planning on doing the same thing to my car, so if you get a roll, i'm in (if theres enough).

Posted by: SLITS Nov 9 2005, 06:23 PM

QUOTE (MattR @ Nov 9 2005, 05:16 PM)
brando, aaron, and the rest of the cgbc, so if you get a roll, i'm in (if theres enough).

Posted by: Brando Nov 9 2005, 07:52 PM

Crap, i might as well buy a roll and split the cost with all of you down here...