Best Way to glaze my windshield

[bill3337]

I'm about ready to install the glass in my '37 Ford two piece windshield frame.

I considered setting it completely in urethane, but worried that if I ever have to replace the glass, I may not be able to get it out without destroying the frame. I could use bedding tape, but to install the glass, it has to go against the center bar, bottom frame and side frame all at the same time. How would you get it to go in with tape on 3 sides? I thought if I did use the bedding tape, I might cut it down on a 45 at the frame and then caulk the surface with urethane to keep it watertight. Anyone have suggestions how to do this? Thanks, Bill

 

[Royal Ryser]

Here's my story. On my 36 tudor, I broke the first windshield trying to install with windshield tape. Turns out I had one place where the tape had a kink in it and then was too thick for the frame.
Back to the glass shop for a new windshield! This time I had them install the glass with urethane. Looked great! Well, I managed to stress the glass with a screw that holds the opener in place.
Back to the glass shop!! Urethane again and all was well this time.
I was a bit unsure about using urethane but it goes in easy, makes a good bond with the glass, can be removed for replacement, and looks great. Maybe the judges wouldn't like it. Don't care.

 

[Lanny]

Bill, there are about 4 different thickness's of glass setting tape, so
make sure you measure the width of the groove in the frame, and
the width of the glass, and get the correct thickness of setting tape.

Use plenty of lubricant, you can use dish soap mixed with a little water
or use a fine grade of oil, or kerosene works, but is kinda smelly.

OR take it to a glass shop and have them install the glass. Personally
I would NEVER use urethane to install glass into an old car winshield
frame, as once the urethane sets up, it is as hard as a rubber tire.






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