Re: [FWDLK] Replacing glass

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You might want to have several blankets on the cowl/hood and a 
"Catcher" to keep it from sliding across the hood and fenders to the 
floor.
Also, the top needs to start coming out first, due to the taper of the 
sides.
Just a thought, Ray



On Aug 29, 2006, at 2:02 PM, Roger Howard wrote:

> If you have determined the gasket is unsalvageable, here is what I 
> did..I used a utility/razor knife and began cutting away the exterior 
> of the gasket, along the glass surface, until I could see the glass 
> was just resting ON the gasket, not trapped by it. Then go inside and 
> with your back in the seat and your feet on the glass, and just push.
> Rogerh
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Filtz" <filtz1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:52 AM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Replacing glass
>
>
> > Group,
> >
> > I just acquired a new windshield for my car.    The old windshield 
> > had a stone chip and star in it (from 1957).   Outside of obtaining a 
> > new gasket (Gary Goers?), what do I need to do to remove the old 
> > windshield and install the new one?    The old rubber gasket is hard 
> > with age and I would like to remove the old glass in one piece.   
> > Anyone care to share the knowledge of experience?
> >
> > Greg in WI
> > 1956 Dodge Royal Lancer
> >
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