Windshield Transplant

FreeBird · Post by **FreeBird** » June 3, 2008, 6:54 pm

I am swapping the windshield from my parts truck to my other '66. My homework indicated that no sealer was originally used around the gasket. However, both of the windshields I have removed had sealer used. So, question is should I use sealer around the one I reinstall? Don't want leaks of course, anybody with experience either way?

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » June 3, 2008, 7:48 pm

Far as i know none was used from the factory. I didnt use any when i replaced mine. No leaks here.

Lonnie

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » June 3, 2008, 11:10 pm

Both those trucks may have had the windshields replaced at some point in their lives. I'm thinkin' that maybe glass shops just goop sealant on every vehicle in the door, to lessen the chances of comebacks.

Shawn F. · Post by **Shawn F.** » June 3, 2008, 11:28 pm

No sealer is needed.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » June 4, 2008, 12:45 am

Are you going to use a new rubber?, if not use plenty of sika flex if you are a little bit wont hurt they used it on Lenore and no leaks,but she doesnt go out in the rain tho

Alan,

FreeBird · Post by **FreeBird** » June 4, 2008, 12:35 pm

Thanks for the info, y'all. I was hoping that "none needed" was the right answer. That @%^& was a booger to clean up. Later, FreeBird

Shawn F. · Post by **Shawn F.** » June 4, 2008, 2:33 pm

Where in NC are you located? I am just south of Charlotte.

FreeBird · Post by **FreeBird** » June 4, 2008, 3:27 pm

Your'e S. of Charlotte-cool. I work in S. Charlotte, off Arrowood Rd. I live to the North, in Statesville, commute every day. Ask ME if I think gas prices SUCK...

Shawn F. · Post by **Shawn F.** » June 4, 2008, 7:09 pm

I used to go to CPCC there off Arrowood so I know exaclty where it is at. I knew a guy that worked in Matthews and drove from Statesville, I am just glad it's not me.