Re: CLOSED CAR WINDSHIELD FRAME GASKET OR SEAL

Posted by Jim McPherson on April 13, 1997 at 22:35:35

In Reply to: CLOSED CAR WINDSHIELD FRAME GASKET OR SEAL
posted by Ken Smith on April 12, 1997 at 21:40:26

: I need help in determining if the design of seal that I have is correct for my 1930 pickup. I am wanting to install my windshield glass into the original windshield frame of my 1930 Ford 82-B Closed Cab Pickup.
: An end view of this material looks like a ball(round shape) with an offset tail(approximately 1/2" long).This material I have, called a gasket/seal, came with the pickup. I am not entirely sure that I have enough material or that it is absolutely correct for this job. This black rubber seal has a label on the plastic bag that indicates it is a seal that came from Mac's Antique Auto Parts. It is part number A79500 Windshield Frame Gasket/CC. I am certain it was bought a few years ago, but it looks and feels brand new.
: My questions is this: Do you place the seal only at the bottom and sides of the frame? I am desparate for directions to complete this job!
: I have only enough material for the bottom and sides of the frame but none for the top portion. I do have some Glass Set Rubber(U Rubber) that I thought was only for the rear window(Mac's also)-Part Number A19003. Maybe some of this goes along the top of the windshield glass?
: If you have any experience doing this, please talk me through this process!!!Help!!!!
Ken, If you choose to have a glass company install your windshield glass in the frame make sure they do not use silicone or some similar material to "set" the glass. Club members have had problems with the glass settling down during the curing process resulting in a gap between the glass and frame which then lets water in. Also there is a gasket on the top of the windshield hinge, # A-79550. It keeps water from coming in between the hinge and the outer header panel. Good luck, JIm

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