Hey all,

I'm in the process of trying to determine if a windshield install in my 1967 Chevelle 2 door hard top is out of my skill level and am wondering if anyone out there has any experience installing one in a similar car.

Currently, the original clips & pins are intact. The pins are solid and rust free, however I am planning on replacing the clips as a few are kinda bent outof shape. From what I can see, all I need to do is clean off the old sealer and apply a new bead. I've called around to a few shops that specialize in selling rubber moldings and gaskets for Chevelles of various years, and have been told there this is no actual windshield gasket for the 1967.

Anyone know the proper steps for a clean and leak proof windshield install?

Thanks in advance.

Although I didn't do mine myself, it does seem to be an easy job. Clean the channel perfecly before doing anything else. I even recommend brushing on a coat of epoxy primer in the channel and out to where the chrome strips will be. Install two rubber blocks at the bottom of the channel, each about a foot in from the outside edge (these keep the windshield from sliding down and they also serve as a vibration suppression). Apply the rubber sealant where the windshield will be placed and then install the windshield. Put the outer chrome on and you're done.

if you do it yourself don't use the butyl in the caulking tube use the old style ribbon. if you use the caulk it's very hard to get the right thicknes of caulk resulting in problems putting on windshield chrome. plus you have no control over where it squeezes out to when you set window. you will be able to see an uneven bead through the glass. if you use the ribbon make sure channel is very clean with no rust. if you have any rust spots they make a conversion coating to help with adhesion. windshields & installations are cheap i don't mess with them myself. that way if it leaks they have to come out & re-set it.

There is no gasket. When mine was installed, they used a thick bead of a black sealer. I'd clean the channel up and paint. Use a wire wheel to get rid of old sealer. I used some POR15 along the bottom. I personally would have it professionally installed especially if the car will ever see rain. When mine was done, it was surprisingly inexpensive, you get a professional job and they'll fix it for you if it leaks. If you don't put the sealer down in the correct size bead (the window may sit too high or low in the frame), you may not get the trim to sit correctly. Not worth risking a leak. Definitely use the correct products; caulk, cheap silicone sealer from the hardware store will likely leak.

Things like this are worth doing yourself only if it's easy enough for a beginner (so you don't screw it up), saves you a lot of money, and you might get to use the skills again in the future. To me putting your own windshield does't qualify. There's a reason every 67 has rust at the base of the windshield; don't make it worse. Good luck. 67's rule.

There's been a number of threads posted here in regard to replacing front and rear glass. The overwhelming census of opinion has been to have the glass professionally installed. The biggest bugaboo: Too much sealant interfering with the re-installation of the the bright trim.

Hi Michou,
Give this a try:

http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref1.html

Earlier this year after my car was repainted, I read instructions by quite a few members how to install the windshield and back glass. I have never done this before and VERY unsure about doing it, BUT, the more I went over these instructions, my painter and I decided to install the windshield. It was too easy and it came out perfect as far as we were concerned. We used the 3/8 butyl tape. Chrome trim went on like from the factory and no leaks.