[Chevelle-list] 1967 Chevelle Windshield Installation

[Rick Schaefer]

  I've done 2 or 3 installs, with the help of my son.  Mikes instructions
were better than he thinks.  I'd say dead on & easy to follow.   I bought
the tape at local paint store & honestly don't have a clue if it was 3/8 or
5/16.   Again, pre-internet days & I didn't realize that there was a choice,
I bought what they had.

On Dec 28, 2007 9:15 AM, mike f <dslwizard at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  Although I don't need to put glass in, those are/were good instructions.
>
> thanks Mike
>
> mike
>
>   ----- Original Message ----
> From: Mike Holleman <mholleman at ec.rr.com>
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:46:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1967 Chevelle Windshield Installation
>
> The easy way is the glass shop. I do all my own, but I was taught by an
> expert. The clips have to be in place before the windshield is installed. If
> you are missing studs you can pop rivet or screw the clips in place. I like
> to always start with new clips. Dry fit the windshield. Put setting blocks
> under the WS about a foot in from the edge. Once you are happy with the
> clearance, up and down and side to side put a small strip of masking tape on
> the glass and on to the lower cowl for realignment purposes. Cut it along
> the bottom edge of the glass. This is your alignment point. Note where the
> metal ledge is in relationship to the glass so you will know exactly where
> to put your sealant. Remove the glass. I only use butyl rubber tape and
> recommend 3/8". Start laying your tape bottom center around the edge of the
> WS ledge being careful not to change the shape of the tape as you go. You
> don't want thin spots. You should end where you began. This is a two man
> job. Now carefully set the glass on the setting blocks in alignment with
> the masking tape. Then slowly lay the glass in against the ribbon. Hopefully
> in exactly the same position it was in during dry fitting. Pat the glass
> down with the palms of your hands all around the perimeter and it will be
> set. At this point I like to put it in the sun for several hours and then
> water test it. This is not easy but doable. I'd hate to know I had to do
> this from my lousy instructions.
> Good Luck.
> Mike Holleman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Michou Olivera <apyrateslifeforme at gmail.com>
> *To:* chevelle-list at chevelles.net
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:23 PM
> *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] 1967 Chevelle Windshield Installation
>
> Hey all and happy holidays!
>
> I have a question about replacing the windshield on my 1967
> Chevelle Malibu 2 door hardtop. I have just finished pulling all the old
> clips, and cleaning out the old sealant and prepping the window channel, and
> am wondering how to proceed. I have heard various people say that you should
> use 5/16 butyl tape instead of a urethane sealant out of a caulking gun. I'd
> like to hear some other opinions on this, as well as learn how the clips and
> tape and windshield all go back together. Any photos would also be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for any info.
>
> Michou
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Rick Schaefer
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