Guest Anonymous Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Or is this a bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 rom. it can be done without much experience with a new gasket and patience but they crack from the slightest bind. Call around and see what an installer that will come to your home charges to install your windshield.I have heard of around $100.0 for window and installation in your drive way. I used to do it but one cracked windshield will cure you of the habit quick.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jdllaugh Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 I got a quote from a local Glass Doctor of $175 plus the cost of the seal, and they would come to me. A windshield is just too easy to break and too expensive to mess with. I didn't ask, but I bet those mobile glass folks would install a window you already have, for a reasonable fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 A new seal will make the job much easier. I broke the glass using old seals (grommets), but have never broke one since I replace the grommet with a new one (6 extractions and installations without a crack so far). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Goa ahead and buck up for the Nissan seal instead of the aftermarket. The price difference is not large and the Nissan seal is known to fit well. Not always so with the aftermarket ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 My mecnahic and I put one in my 280Z. I paid $70 for the glass from a local windshield distributor in Dallas. Price was so low that I thought I could break one and still break even. There is a trick that we used which is to take a length of coated electrical wire (like 10- 12 guage or so), or strong thin cord, and place the wire/cord totally around windshield perimeter inside rubber molding. Then place W/S on metal opening of car aand start to work into frame. As you insert rubber into metal W/S frame, every six or 8 inches or so, you can start pull out slowly the wire/cord which places outside moulding lip on outside of the windshield. Still, the job was a bitch. Good Luck Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicker240 Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 i have done a few and its not too bad a job.the trick is to use the cord like he said but slather the whole seal with dish washing liquid(its super slippery).put the seal on the glass 1st,slather it up with the liquid,make the two ends of the wire come out about 6 inches from one of the upper corners,put the whole thing up on the car as close as possible,and start pulling the one wire AWAY from the corner,seating the top inner bead.Carefully work your way around keeping upward light pressure on the glass,and it will pull right into place.the last upper sharp corner is the hardest part.once its in,wash all the soap off and you're done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonZ Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I have done it, but would not do it again. One break and it's for not. And that is exactly what happened to me . And I was pretty careful. On hindsight, saving a hundred bucks or so is just not worth it. Burn a couple hours, and a buddies time too, massaging dishwasher soap and extension cords.. (leaked afterwards cause the sealant couldn't get a bite through the residue/water that never really dried out of the channel). For this job, let a pro handle it. If he breaks it, he pays for it. If it leaks it's covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 We did my buddies '55 ford Custom line. $600 windshield... We used rubber cement for the lubricant/glue/sealer and used heavy cotton twine similar to how Steve325 did. Glue the seal to the windshield, then put the string in the body channel of the rubber. Liberally apply rubber cement. Then lay the assembly on the car where it goes, and from the inside pull the end of the string which pulls the rubber into position. I have heard people do it with out using the rubber cement, but most of them end up pulling it back out because of leaks. Now would be a good time to clean and put rust converter/sealer on the body seam under the seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfen Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Anyone know of a good source for a 74 windshield in Dallas area? So far I have been told it is too old, and the ones that have it want anywhere from $270-$590. I forgot to ask if the quote for $590 included vasoline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zachb55 Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 so what do most people do??? do they put the seal (considering its new) on the glass and then pop the two of them into the channel as one piece, or glue the seal in and then do your best to work the glass into it afterward??? tell me what i should do... -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 You have to put the seal on the glass first. Then use the string in the channel in the rubber, place it in the opening and use the string to pull the rubber flap into the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 I found that putting the stainless trim in FIRST after you put the seal on the windshield, but before you put the thing in the car works best. It may help to tape over it to keep it in while you are moving things around. I've done a few in a Z myself. I thought it was pretty easy, even with an old gasket. But with an expensive paint job, I wanted a pro doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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