Windshield frame gasket

[eystein]

Which way does the gasket go in the windshield frame? I am guessing that it goes such that it is slightly pointing backwards toward the cowl like in the attached photo. Am I right?


Also, is the steel channel bent down to hold the gasket firm after the gsket has been put in place or is the gasket slipped in with some kind of lubrication after the channel has been straightened and bent to where it should be?

[Mitch//pa]

I use silicone spray to slide it in the channel. I also find I have to spread the channel in certain spots. Make sure you tap the channel back in place or it will screw your paint up when you close the window as it will rub the body. The gasket points back towards the body to create a seal

[Osage Orange]

As you assumed, pointed backward. Also, it is easier if you have a helper and a hot, sunny day. Leave the rubber outside in the sun until it is real warm and then get your helper to clamp a vice-grip on the meaty portion of one end. Spray the channel with silicone lube, thread your end in one side and play tug-o-war with your helper as you pull the stretched seal in all the way through the channel and leave at least a half inch out on each side. Put the frame with the seal in it back out in the sun for awhile, then bring it in and set it aside overnight. Tomorrow you can trim to fit.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Remember, the corners are cut at 45*, so allow enough length for that.

[eystein]

Were the gasket 45deg corners glued ?

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Remember, the corners are cut at 45*, so allow enough length for that.

[Tom Wesenberg]

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Originally Posted by eystein

Were the gasket 45deg corners glued ?

I used super glue on the corners of the 1930 AA windshield, but I don't know how the original was done.