Joe Flanagan Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'm getting ready to install the two-piece windshield on my 49 Plymouth. I'm pretty sure some others on the forum have done this themselves with no problems. I tried to install the windshield on my 56 Chevy pickup some time ago, which has a curved windshield, and I managed to crack it. I think installing flat glass is much more straightforward, though. True? I'd appreciate advice from anyone who's done this. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 My biggest advice is get a helper and get a 1 piece molded gasket. I tried to do mine myself and ended up cracking 1/2. Beyond that you should be able to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeybear Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I had no problems installing all the glass in my 48. I used the universal molding. I started with the driver's side. I put the seam in the top middle and worked it around the glass then installed it from the inside. I then laid the glass into the molding on the passenger side and wrapped it around the top leaving the excess on until the last moment. I slipped the center divider in from the top, then cut off the excess of both the divider and the outer moulding. Worked out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy48 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 When we installed the new windshield in my 48 Plymouth, there were three of us working on it. The extra hands helped out, plus my brother-in-law had replaced windshields similar to this many times, and was instructing us on what to do. The only advice I have is to be careful when re-installing the garnish molding around the windshield. I apparently overtightened some of the trim screws on the passenger side, and after a short time, a crack developed. Had the glass company cut a new one, and was more careful with this one. Also had the replacement cut just slightly smaller, and have had no more problems. Good luck. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 My biggest advice is get a helper and get a 1 piece molded gasket. I tried to do mine myself and ended up cracking 1/2. Beyond that you should be able to do it. Ed, the one piece gasket includes the section between the two pieces of glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ed, the one piece gasket includes the section between the two pieces of glass? Correct. Its molded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparAl- Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ive just done my front screens with the universal rubber, it's ok but a one piece mould would of been better. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 OK. Thanks for the advice. I know Steele Rubber is considered the best out there but wanted to know if anyone has had good luck with Roberts or any of the other usual suspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIPJOBXX Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Why not just spend a 100 dollars and have a professional do it! If they brake the glass than its there fault. I had mine done and well they are the professionals and I did not want to take the chance of screwing up my new glass by just thinking well I can do this???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I wish I had done that with my Chevy windshield, believe me. I'm trying to find ways to save money on this project. I won't cut corners where they shouldn't be cut. But if I can save somewhere, I'd like to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52b3b Joe Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 OK. Thanks for the advice. I know Steele Rubber is considered the best out there but wanted to know if anyone has had good luck with Roberts or any of the other usual suspects. I haven't had any luck with Roberts or others. We tried a cheap one from bernbaums and we got so frustrated we quit. We bought the one piece molded from Steele for our Desoto and it was much easier, far better quality and better fit. I'm putting steele in my truck all the way around. Its worth the extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I used Roberts for front and back glass and its worked perfectly since 1995. I noticed when I bought it that the price was exactly half of Steele's. I have always wondered if it originally came from Steele and was resold by Roberts. If so, Steele was selling it for less than half price to Roberts. At any rate, the window gaskets have worked perfectly for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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