[DeTomaso] window installation, 1974 L

[F&D Terry]

Being over 30 years old, an original gasket is probably no longer 
pliable and has also taken a set to its present location. The odds on 
reinstalling the gasket to its former location are slim and none. Trying 
to do so will result in a poor seal and the gasket will most likely 
leak. A new and pliable gasket requires no silicone to seal. The 
stainless molding must be installed prior to replacing the glass, but 
any competent glass shop will know this. It is a shame that the cost of 
a gasket is so high but that is the cost of doing the job properly. Been 
there done that many times.


Fred T.

JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:

>In a message dated 9/29/07 9:10:02 AM, msjaan at sbcglobal.net writes:
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>>I'm about to have my window installed by a local glass shop. Is there 
>>anything they/I need to know for this to go smoothly and without it breaking or 
>>rusting later?
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>First, don't let them cut the gasket- the cost of a new one is now over $250. 
>A pro glass guy once removed mine in 10 seconds by putting a heavy blanket on 
>the hood, setting in the passenger seat and kicking the windshield out! Hey, 
>if you don't plan on using it, the old glass is worthless. Doing it this way 
>does not require removing the chrome trim, which is very easy to twist and very 
>difficult to replace. Second, the window channel in the body at the bottom is 
>often rusted and pitted and likely can be repaired by cleaning & carefully 
>brazing without stripping the dash. Finally, have them FULLY silicone the gasket 
>to the body all across the bottom, up the sides and at least a foot across 
>the top on each side, or the odds are your new glass will leak. Windshield 
>silicone is the type that does NOT smell like vinegar when the cap is removed; 
>hardware-store silicone does and will corrode the steel body worse than the water 
>you're trying to keep out! Ours has been out twice using these methods, still 
>uses the original gasket and does not leak. Good luck- J DeRyke
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