[DeTomaso] Windshield

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

There are two types of flush-mount windshields. The older version is simply 
the same size windshield as normal with a 2"   steel edge welded all the 
way around the opening to provide enough surface to glue the old glass in. The 
later type glass is larger in width and length so presumably no welding is 
needed, but I've not seen such an installation, myself. It's far simpler and 
cheaper to remove the stainless trim and leave the flat-black gasket, then 
silicone the gasket edges to prevent leaks. Our trim has been on the shelf 
since I home-painted the car in '91. 
There are several rumored cases of glued-in windshields cracking from body 
flex, so unless you've already added vender-type stiffener systems to the 
chassis, factor that cost in. Or never drive the car hard.... FWIW- J Deryke