curved glass

[mikesinky]

i had the windshield and back glass put in but the glass man said he couldnt get the corner glasses to fit. has anyone done it and how hard is it. put the rubber in first or put glass in rubber and then try? any help would be appreciated.

[clifford]

i done them, it is an awful job. it will definitely try your patience. i tried it both ways, ended up putting the rubber on the glass, then after a lot of aggravation and swearing i got one in. i was so mad i didnt do the other one for days later. it was no better. the rubber doesnt like the curve of the glass. i am no expert but i had a lot of trouble with mine.. the other glass went in fine. sorry i could not help. clifford

[Jim Gaspard]

I got a quote from a vintage glass guy and it was ridiculous, so I tried it myself. A week later I was back and happy to pay him every penny. Most glass guys have no clue. Type in "corner glass" in the Search button above and there are several postings to guide you. It can be done but it just takes patience, time and vocabulary. Good luck.

[mikesinky]

thanks jim and clifford i figured it was hard or he could have done it.. i dont have alot of patience so i might just try to find an older glass guy to try. my vocabulary is already bad enough i'd say the glass would put it over the top..lol

[greg g]

Put the rubber on the glass. It helps if you can get the rubber warm, setting it in the sun, or maybe even run it through a short cycle through the dish washer.

Use a lot of lube, dish soap or silicone it (if you're done painting in your shop). Rockwood just did a post on the car side about using weed wacker string instead of cord or rope.

You really need an assistant to put the glass up to the opening from the inside and to apply pressure to the glass and hold it in place in the opening. Having said this, my brother and I did the rear glass in my studebaker, but I called in the glass guy for the curved windshield. Took him about 10 minutes cost 40 bucks.

If you have any doubts and the glass is hard to get, its probably worth the cost to have a pro put it in. Check with the body shop managers at dealerships near you, they will usually have a couple of folks they deal with that come to the shop to do glass work.

They can give you contact info and comments about their quality of work.

[OldGlassGuy]

Put the rubber on first, and then insert the string. I think it needs to be big (like clothes line) to avoid cutting the rubber. If you need to, tape the rubber in place in place with masking tape. The rope will cut thorough the tape. You can use linseed oil as a lubricant, when it dries it turns to glue.

Number one rule: don't get mad!!!!!

With gentle pressure from the outside, it should get about half way seated. Use a cotter pin removal tool or not sharp screw driver to help the rubber along from the inside. NEVER pry against the glass. If the inside lip of the rubber is over the metal all the way around, you can seat it by slapping it. Take off all rings, and do it in such a way that it stings your hand. If your hand doesn't hurt, you will break the glass. Remember rule number one!

I'm still in the business, working for a manufacturer (LOF), and happy to give free advice (worth every penny!)

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