No tech article that I know of. I learned it from business partner I had about 20 years ago. He was a glass man by profession who loved old cars. The first ones I helped him with involved the old "H" rubber. Later he taught me about the glue ins. First the old one must be removed(duh). They make a special tool to do this that should available at specialty tool shops, or glass wholesalers.
Gloves are good idea too! Or, you can do it the old fashioned ways. First choice is to cover the interior and grab a hammer. This would be my "last" choice. Second one involves the removal of visors, and inside pillar trim. Call one of your musician friends, and get a guitar string or piano string. Must be a wound one. Guitar 1st string(low E) is about the right size. Insert it thru the old adhesive from the ouside to the inside. Cut the string square and it should act as a needle. wrap each end of the string around a short peice of wood or dowel, and use the string as a two man saw. With the top off, you don't even need the extra man, but he will come in handy for installing the new one. Tape off the area around the window to prevent damage to the finish. Carefully use a putty knife to remove the old adhesive. They make a special cleaner for the urethane, but lacquer thinner or MEK works just as well. Once again be careful of the paint. "Lightly dampen" the end af a rag with cleaning solution and use some elbow grease. When clean, carefully set the new windshield in place too check the amount of overlap on the body receptacle. Cut a couple of plastic, wood, cardboard, etc. shims to set under the bottom of the glass that will keep it centered up and down in the opening.This will also act as a dry run to get the feel of it. Four hands is a must here. Lay the new glass down on a pair of saw horses inside up. Clean with the solution and run a bead of urethane around the outside edge. The tip of the tube has a square shape rather than round like a tube of latex painters caulk or silicone. This helps get a good straight even bead. Lay the glass in place and move in a "small" circle to seat the urethane. You will be able to see any air bubbles, and little gentle pressure should work them out. Use the shims to hold the glass in place till the adhesive dries. After it dries, you can use a box knife, exacto or other sharp knife to trim the excess from the inside. This is also a good time to replace any broken trim clips. Have patience and remember, Clean is the key.
Good luck, Curt
He has to used epoxy to install the windshield. If buytl tape is used the windshield could fly out on impact and eject someone from the car.
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