'62 windshield assembly to body install?

[Paul B.]

Hi,

I had removed the windshield assembly from my '62 to have some paint work done. I plan to have the car judged, but also drive it to shows etc... What is the best way to install and seal the windshield frame against to body ? Correct is good, correct with no leaks at the bottom is even better!
I did a search, but I'm not clear on the best method for fit and a good seal?

Thanks,
Paul

[Terry D.]

Re: '62 windshield assembly to body install?

Paul

Did you look in the St-12 manual? Usually pretty informative and correct.
Terry

[Terry B.]

Re: '62 windshield assembly to body install?

Please let me know how well your bottom windshield trim matches the contour of the body once re-installed. Mine has gaps varying from 1/16 to 3/16 inch and no one to date has had a solution other than beat it downward with a 1x2. I have viewed many 58-62's with the same variance. Mine had a perfect fit before being removed. Some have even suggested the body contour changed through the years of not having the windshield tightened down?

[William B.]

Re: '62 windshield assembly to body install?

I am dealing with this right now. It can be made to fit, real nice if you have the patience!!! The bottom stainless slides on the u shaped frame before windshield assembly, this is where I found most of my varience, make sure it is seated the whole way down. As a last resort you can build the body gap up some to cheat, but that is just how nice door gaps are obtained on C1 cars.

[Roy B.]

Re: '62 windshield assembly to body install?

Over forty years I've seen windshield bottom area's with and with out the rubber filler used .So If it fits having a gap I used clay leaving the rubber filler out that gives a much better body fit.

[Richard T.]

Non hardening sealer?

The ST-12 says to use a non hardening sealer between the glass and weatherstrip and the weatherstrip and channel. What is a good commonly available sealer that won't interfere with assembly and prevents water leaks? Rich