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gundoca · 12-19-2014, 03:29 PM

About ready to tackle windshield, anyone have pointers/tips? Frame is rusty an missing glass, remaining rubber is crumbling. Gasket is on the way, does bonded mean it's glued or just sandwiched in the frame? Any input is appreciated.

51504bat · 12-19-2014, 04:01 PM

I just did my '39 and I found this thread very helpful:
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...6827&showall=1

Make sure you get the correct thickness glass setting tape and make sure the windshield frame channels that the glass fits into are completely clean. Also make sure the 8 screws that hold the windshield frame together aren't too long, if they are they will hit the windshield and crack it at least that's what the glass guy who sold me the windshield said and he was right about everything else. I had a buddy to help with the install. I'm sure that an experienced glass guy can do it solo but for me I needed the extra hands.

swoopNZ · 12-19-2014, 04:50 PM

If it's rusty you may be better off to sell it and buy a better one.

Clem Clement · 12-19-2014, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the info. My windshield frame on my 39 is rusty and the glass scratched. I have a used replacement but have been afraid to start. The screws are messed up. Someone put tinted glass in one side. I'm staying with the original at the moment.

51504bat · 12-19-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem Clement

Thanks for the info. My windshield frame on my 39 is rusty and the glass scratched. I have a used replacement but have been afraid to start. The screws are messed up. Someone put tinted glass in one side. I'm staying with the original at the moment.

My screws were toast but I bought replacement ones at Joe's. His kit had nine screws, the 8 to hold the frame together and one to hold the center bar. Some of the other kits only had 8 screws.

40cpe · 12-19-2014, 05:59 PM

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I think "bonded" means the ends of the gasket are glued so the gasket makes a complete loop. There is a lip on the gasket that fits in a groove in the frame. Go to extra effort to get all of the old gasket out of the groove. Make a tool to reach behind the lip if necessary. Lube the gasket with soapy water or such to install. Don't stretch the gasket.

gundoca · 12-19-2014, 07:09 PM

Good info guys, stretching would have been my first move.

12-19-2014, 03:29 PM	#1
gundoca Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 70	38 truck windsheild About ready to tackle windshield, anyone have pointers/tips? Frame is rusty an missing glass, remaining rubber is crumbling. Gasket is on the way, does bonded mean it's glued or just sandwiched in the frame? Any input is appreciated.

12-19-2014, 04:01 PM	#2
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,015	Re: 38 truck windsheild I just did my '39 and I found this thread very helpful: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...6827&showall=1 Make sure you get the correct thickness glass setting tape and make sure the windshield frame channels that the glass fits into are completely clean. Also make sure the 8 screws that hold the windshield frame together aren't too long, if they are they will hit the windshield and crack it at least that's what the glass guy who sold me the windshield said and he was right about everything else. I had a buddy to help with the install. I'm sure that an experienced glass guy can do it solo but for me I needed the extra hands. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

12-19-2014, 04:50 PM	#3
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: 38 truck windsheild If it's rusty you may be better off to sell it and buy a better one.

12-19-2014, 05:11 PM	#4
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: 38 truck windsheild Thanks for the info. My windshield frame on my 39 is rusty and the glass scratched. I have a used replacement but have been afraid to start. The screws are messed up. Someone put tinted glass in one side. I'm staying with the original at the moment.

12-19-2014, 05:59 PM	#6
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: 38 truck windsheild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think "bonded" means the ends of the gasket are glued so the gasket makes a complete loop. There is a lip on the gasket that fits in a groove in the frame. Go to extra effort to get all of the old gasket out of the groove. Make a tool to reach behind the lip if necessary. Lube the gasket with soapy water or such to install. Don't stretch the gasket.

12-19-2014, 07:09 PM	#7
gundoca Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 70	Re: 38 truck windsheild Good info guys, stretching would have been my first move.