Windshields & Dashboards, Got a couple questions Options

[michael7810]

Need to replace the windshield before Rt 66 and have a couple questions:

1- The old windshield came out pretty easy with an old guitar string. What's the best way to clean the old butyl from the channel? The old stuff in there is pretty sticky.

2- I removed the winshield trim in pretty good shape however I can't say it's 100% straight. I'll carefully reshape it the best I can and provided there are no big bends or kinks will it flatten out when I reinstall it?

3- Any other lessons learned on windshield installation appreciated

4- Is dash replacement much easier when the windshield is out? I have a new 914Rubber dash that someday will find it's way on my car but my list of stuff to do before Rt66 is long and I really don't want to tackle the dash at this time. I am going to replace the rubber trim on the inside of the windshield while the glass is out (duh!).

Thanks