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horvath274 · 06-18-2010, 11:03 PM

Needing to replace the windshield glass on my 1929 Model A Tudor. Any special tricks or suggestions? What is the best way to remove the glass without damaging the frame?

Kirby1374 · 06-19-2010, 12:13 AM

I used PB Blaster to soften the glass setting and the take the frame apart. Used a couple of whacks with a rubber mallet too.

Aerocraft · 06-19-2010, 01:09 PM

After removing the machine screws in the upper corners, I lay the windshield frame with the glass installed down on my workbench with the glass on short lengths of wood that are thick enough to lift the frame clear of the bench. Using a rubber mallet and a 1x2 inch length of hardwood, I gently tap on the inside edges of the frame to break it loose from the seal. Sometimes it will come loose easily, other times it will take more patience, working around the frame in both sides. On occasion, I have sprayed a lubricant into the seal to help break it loose. Gar Williams

metalho · 01-31-2012, 04:19 PM

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I am also replsing my font windshield. All has gone well, just waiting for the new glass to get here. The setting tape your speaking of is the same cork tape I used for my door glass?

06-18-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
horvath274 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Glennallen, Alaska Posts: 1	1929 Model A Tudor Windshield removal Needing to replace the windshield glass on my 1929 Model A Tudor. Any special tricks or suggestions? What is the best way to remove the glass without damaging the frame?

06-19-2010, 12:13 AM	#2
Kirby1374 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coquille, Or Posts: 280	Re: 1929 Model A Tudor Windshield removal I used PB Blaster to soften the glass setting and the take the frame apart. Used a couple of whacks with a rubber mallet too.

06-19-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: 1929 Model A Tudor Windshield removal After removing the machine screws in the upper corners, I lay the windshield frame with the glass installed down on my workbench with the glass on short lengths of wood that are thick enough to lift the frame clear of the bench. Using a rubber mallet and a 1x2 inch length of hardwood, I gently tap on the inside edges of the frame to break it loose from the seal. Sometimes it will come loose easily, other times it will take more patience, working around the frame in both sides. On occasion, I have sprayed a lubricant into the seal to help break it loose. Gar Williams

01-31-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
metalho Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bothell Washington Posts: 530	Re: 1929 Model A Tudor Windshield removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am also replsing my font windshield. All has gone well, just waiting for the new glass to get here. The setting tape your speaking of is the same cork tape I used for my door glass?