Replacing windshield

[Roughbird72]

How much of a pia is it to replace the windshield in my 72 Roadrunner or would i be better off to have a professional do it?
:shruggy:

 

[PurpleBeeper]

MAJOR PIA..... it all seems easy until you have to get those last two corners in (right before you get an interior full of glass). Many salvage yards have a "glass man" that will install one for $50-$100

 

[wahya]

When I replaced my 71 windshield,I used a knife (like a fillet knife) and carefully worked it. I was able to get a thin wire through the sealant and then some old braid fishing line. I kept pulling the line through and eventually cut all the way around. Don't let it sit too long, or it tends to re seal.
Someone told me that you have to be real careful, or it will crack. So I got two people to help me and I then built a wood frame for it while I did some repairing on the sheet metal.
The corners of the windshield were a little clouded, so I called a glassman and he came out to the house and replaced with a new one.
I was surprised how inexpensive it was to replace. I had him reinstall the back window while he was there. I think it wound up costing a little over 200 bucks. He even threw in some moulding clips.
Funny thing is the windshield sat in back yard for several years and the wood frame rotted away. Finally, a pine tree branch fell and crushed the old windshield. After that, it was easy to throw away.

 

[Cranky]

I lean towards someone who does it on a regular basis too....

 

[69roadr]

it's fairly easy to remove. and you can make sure the channels are nice and clean for new windshield gasket and clips. from there, let a pro do the install.

 

[mmissile]

Isn't that a tape set windshield? If so....easy.

 

[wahya]

Real easy' if you don't mind if it gets broken. Otherwise, it's just time consuming. If your replacing the headliner, and maybe the dash, for that matter, do the glass install afterwards assuming your not out in the snow.

 

[Northwest]

I took mine (71) out myself, cleaned the channel, repainted,etc. and had a pro replace. Surprisingly cheap and worth every penny. He was enthused to work on the car, and pointed out that the old cars didn't have trim that covered the glue completely, so often you can see goop oozing out to the sides even when the trim is on. He took his time to lay out a perfect bead, and placed the window professionally so it looks better than the factory.

 

[kiwigtx]

I would get a Pro to do it every time...just make sure they're not wearing trousers with studs - like Levi's etc. Better still use some fender covers.