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Topic: Rear window and windshield removal
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-27-2005 11:16 PM
   
How tough is this and how do you do it? Thanks,------------------
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1967 472 Prost D1X FBstang
1972 429 Mach/CJ Convertible
1997 Cobra vert S Trim (SOLD)
2004 F150 4x4 Crew FX4
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 2869
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-27-2005 11:51 PM
Maybe I can actually help this time Mike.  http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/33138/index.html Well, it don't say how to take them apart, just how to install. Someone else can tell us how to take them out I guess. ------------------
William 68 Coupe
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Edelbrock 600
Performer Intake
Headers/X-pipe/Flowmaster 30's
C4
8"rear/2:79gears
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1091
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-28-2005 12:29 AM
I haven't tried this personally but I have had lots of leaks with my two mustangs and this was with "professionals" doing the installations.I think it has a lot to do with the individual car though,some have some rough spot welds and such that make it difficult to seal.My 66 coupe that I just had painted,had the windshield and backglass installed and removed a few times until they were finally sealed.------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker...................................................................1966 mustang coupe project.289 4 speed,3.20 rear http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-28-2005 07:47 AM
William,thanks. I'm not keeping count, but I think you've bailed me out a few times.I thinl there is a tool for cutting them out, or maybe I've seen folks use a braided wire after drilliing a hole through sealer? Mike
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 2927
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-28-2005 09:23 AM
I took a razor knife to the outer rubber and just sliced the rubber lip off. Then pushed a wire (small, 18 guage or so) through at one point and then with a helper sawed the wire around the window to break the seal and lift it out. Depending on how well it was sealed last time, it may come out without even using the wire afte the rubber lip is cut off.
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-28-2005 10:50 AM
Thanks Sigtauenus. It'll be in 92 in Beaufort today. Miss it?
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Twirly Bird
Gearhead Posts: 222
From: Central PA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 08-29-2005 08:25 AM
Like Sig said, it is pretty easy to get the windshield out. I was quite suprised. On my '66 vert, I first scraped off all the black sealer around the windshield. Then, using a putty knife, I gently seperated the rubber&windshield away from the car. I started in a corner and worked slowly. Once I got it started, the entire thing popped out. It was not as heavy as I thought either. One person can easily handle it. There are little metal clips (at least on the '66) along the base of the windshield. There are little studs that these rest on. I mention these because you may run into a few of them as you scrape off the sealer.
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-29-2005 01:56 PM
Thanks all. I'll tear into it next weekend and hope that I don't break anything. Who has replacement glass by the way?------------------
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1967 472 PS headed to PT D1X FBstang
1972 429 Mach/CJ Vert Clone
2004 F150 4x4 Crew FX4
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gregw
Journeyman Posts: 3
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Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 08-29-2005 11:17 PM
I worked at a salvage yard for some years.
And we took guitar string , low "e" string.
pushed it through the sealer , and with two people went around it with a sawing motion, and at the same time apply presure , pushing the window out...or use piano wire
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 427
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-30-2005 04:49 PM
I know 68 and older have a gasket between the windshield and body. You can use a sharp blade to cut the gasket (hold the blade parallel to the windshield). Then lift the windshield out.
I believe sometime in the early 70's Ford changed to glued in windshields. The piano wire technique is used to cut through the "glue".
So the technique for removal depends on the year of the car, and HHStang has one of each in his signature. What is being worked on?
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-30-2005 05:22 PM
Thanks all. Both are being worked on, though my question was on the 67. What if I screw this up and crack the glass. Who sells replacement glass?------------------
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1967 472 PS headed to PT D1X FBstang
1972 429 Mach/CJ Vert Clone
2004 F150 4x4 Crew FX4
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2958
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-31-2005 08:15 AM
Some salvage yards sell new replacement glass. I bought a new one last year for just over $100 but if you want the Carlite emblem it will not have it.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 2927
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-31-2005 09:22 AM
I've heard carlite glass is hard to get right now, apparently they are having some issue with people distributing it or maybe reproductions being made with their name on it. Regardless, I tried to get one about 6 months ago from Carolina Mustang and the owner told me he couldn't get them right now. The one he put in was a no-name brand. Looks the same, just no carlite logo on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-68-Mustang-Carlite-Windshield-DW654-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33686QQitemZ7996107656QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
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ddenton749
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posted 08-31-2005 09:34 AM
You can pretty much count on cracking the windshield taking it out unless you are reallllly careful.Eastwood Tools sells tools for it: http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.js p?itemID=2006&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=windshield+removal http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2019&it emType=PRODUCT&iProductID=2019 You can find replacement windshields. I found one for my 73 a couple months ago. I'd have to look at the invoice for the name of the company. They're not that expensive and it's nice to have a new scratch-free windshield. ------------------
'73 Convertible, 351C 2V
'91 LX Convertible 5.0
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Fight2Conquer
Gearhead Posts: 110
From: Vernon, NJ
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 08-31-2005 01:00 PM
I got the fastback glass and windshield out of my 71 Mach 1 without any problems. I cant remember how I got the fastback glass out though, that was 2 years ago. You need three people for the windshield, one to push it out and two to hold the bottom corners as not to crack them. I still have my windshield and fastback glass if anyone wants them. ------------------
David
68 Coupe
302
Currently has:
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Miloden Water Pump
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Rebuilt 302 Heads
Hooker Comp Headers
March Pulley System Work in Progress www.partsandcars.8m.com
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2958
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-31-2005 02:00 PM
The 65-68 windshields have the rubber gaskets and once you cut enough of it away with a knife to expose the edges of the glass you will not have a problem removing it. A good bump or two is all you need to pop it loose. The suction cup will work good to help you lift it up out of the opening. You can get the type for dent removal fairly cheep and most auto parts stores.------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
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