windshield install questions

[dazedduster]

I just got a 73 challenger, runs and drives but the windows are out, i cant seem to find gaskets for the front or rear windshield are they are they glue in, i am shure i will have a few other questions.

Thanks

 

[Chryco Psycho]

the windows were sealed in with Butyl tape , no gasket was used

 

[Rob C]

Can you expand on that Cryo? A picture perhaps?

 

[Chryco Psycho]

I did mine yesterday , but no pix , it is a thick butyl tape that sits on the flange that holds the windsheild & glues to the body & glass

 

[Rob C]

Where might I get some?
I also have a deep need to do my windsheild. Cracked and pitted badly.Heaven forbid I turn into the sun at sunset, the windsheild hazes up and makes me blind.

 

[dazedduster]

year one sells it, but i just got mine at the local part store / paint supplyer 19.00 for a 15' roll

 

[MoparArmyVet]

Most auto body parts stores have it.

 

[btceng]

Same here but my paint jobber says to forget the tape and use urethane caulk. Mine was in there with tape previously and blew out on the trailer.

 

[burdar]

My 73 originally used the urethane caulk. It wasn't tape. The caulk was applied very thick. When the windshield was installed, the caulk squirted into the interior, glueing the A-pillar trim to the car. The rear metal interior trim was also glued to the car from the oozing urethane.

 

[btceng]

I was told to apply a 1/4" even bead around the flange and to lay the glass on the bead but only apply light pressure to seat the glass. Tape the glass in place for 24 hours.