RE: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

John (and others) -

The WD-40 is only used to make the rubber slippery so that the windshield will slide out. After it is removed, the gasket is immediately cleaned, probably with dish soap, and the channels are hand dried.

Ron

From: John Grady [mailto:jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2023 8:47 AM
To: Wayne Bakewell
Cc: Ron Waters; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

I’d avoid hydrocarbon “ lubricants” on the rubber - like WD40 , as they will destroy it long term

I believe professional installers use soap based lubricants , “soapy water “ etc .

Silicone is probably best fur rubber it preserves it but it gets everywhere , a mess on paint . Does not hurt paint but can’t get it off

John

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On Jan 3, 2023, at 11:20 PM, Wayne Bakewell <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Gee thanks

Very appreciated

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From: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 4:49:29 PM
To: Wayne Bakewell <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

First thing is to gain a thorough understanding of how the rubber locks by folding into itself. You need to unlock it with a nylon drift. Never use a metal tool. Everything, including the seal-to-gasket area, should be soaked in a slippery penetrant, like WD-40 or PB Blaster. Once you get it unlocked, use the drift to wiggle the glass loose from the gasket. Every area of the glass must be free from the gasket. Then begin to push from the lower third of the glass, where it begins to curve. Just light pushes as it begins to release. It will free up and pop out.

Be sure to read the shop manual for additional instructions. When reinstalling, start from the top edge then the sides, and finally the bottom. Use the nylon drift to help you out. This is a two person job, BTW.

Again, DO NOT cut the gasket.

Ron

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne Bakewell
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2023 10:25 PM
To: Ron Waters; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

Hi Ron,

I haven’t removed the glass yet, I need to do some slight rust repairs around the rear screen. I’m concerned with getting the glass out without breaking the glass so thought I would cut the rubber.

The front shield I wanted to clean up the edges for painting, but I think I will leave it alone after hearing that.

Any hints on removing rear glass?

Wayne

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, 4 January 2023 at 2:07 PM
To: Wayne Bakewell <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

Here's the deal: You can't. They are not reproduced. The repro stuff you see from 'major vendors' is junk. It's generic and doesn't work. If yours is in fairly good shape, recondition it. If someone along the way expedited glass removal by cutting the rubber, that was a major mistake. So here's what can be done: For the windshield, understand that it's a W451, which means that any Mopar 2dr hardtop or 4dr hardtop from 1957, except Imperial, also uses the same gasket. Also, 1958 Plymouth hardtops retained the W451 windshield while the other makes went to the later W453. So you have to get one from a parts car. Regarding the rear glass, any senior model 2dr HT that has the large rear window will use the gasket that you need.

Are these very desirable candidates for reproduction ? YES !

Ron

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne Bakewell
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2023 7:11 PM
To: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: {Chrysler 300} 57 300c windshield rubbers

Hi,

I am wanting to know where I can buy new front and rear windshield rubbers for our 57 300c.

Regards,

Wayne

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