| woodiewagon46 | -- 06-20-2017 @ 12:24 PM |
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I need to replace the drivers side windshield glass in my '46 Wagon. Can I replace the DS without removing the passenger side?
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| pauls39coupe | -- 06-20-2017 @ 6:50 PM |
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I suppose it could be done but that old seal is going to be hard as a rock. I believe all those windshield seals ( gaskets) are one piece. They look like a figure 8 with a space for right and left glass in their respective loops. It is a lot easier to work with a new flexible seal. Install the glass in the seal then soap up the seal. Install a medium duty cord in the outer groove of the seal. Have a couple of friends push the assembly from the inside of the car, while two others pull the cord to bring the seal around the metal windshield frame. There may be a stainless steal strip that fits on the outside of the seal. The center SS strip is then bolted in place to hold it all together Dennis Carpenter has a very good frame by frame installation instruction, which he includes with the seal.
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| woodiewagon46 | -- 06-21-2017 @ 6:43 AM |
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Thanks Paul, the rubber is fairly new, when I restored the car in 2005 I installed all new rubber and glass. I need to replace the DS but don't know if I can only do the one side.
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| TomO | -- 06-21-2017 @ 7:14 AM |
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If you are willing to try it, here is a link to Ford's instructions on how to replace glass on one side. http://vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_drawings_body.htm Also I like to coat the edges of the glass with a thin coat of epoxy to seal the glass where the inner and outer pieces meet. This prolongs the time that it takes to fog the glass. They now sell nylon pry tools that are better for the job thana screwdriver. Tom
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| len47merc | -- 06-21-2017 @ 9:20 AM |
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To Tom's point, below is a link to a set of nylon pry tools I purchased and have successfully used to replace the front and rear windows - they work great and are very durable. Btw - I purchased these based on Tom's same recommendation to me a year or two back - well worth the investment, many other uses: http://www.eastwood.com/12-pc-trim-tool-set.html Steve
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