1958 windshield moved

[Jim M.]

Anyone ever had a problem with the windshield coming out of the seal on top after car was lifted?

[Bruce W.]

Re: 1958 windshield moved

Hi Jim,
I had that problem on my 57. A real head ache to fix. Whoever installed your top made it too tight. Having said that You have to always to disengage the top when lifting the car on a lift. The frame on these old cars will flex and create a real problem. The windshield will have to come out to fix it. i am told that the repo windshield's are a little smaller. I had to have a round piece of rubber installed on the bottom of the windshield to fix my problem. A REAL headache!!! Hope this helps. Patience My friend. Anything can be fixed!!
Bruce

[Jim M.]

Re: 1958 windshield moved

Bruce, I"ll see if it moves after loosening the top, Thanks for the advice.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1958 windshield moved

there exists a urethan based windshield setting product. it binds the too thin repo glass to the rubber weatherstrip. it cured the problem on both our 57's with repo windshields. I don't recall the manufacturer of this product. perhaps someone else can identify the maker. mike

[Mark S.]

Re: 1958 windshield moved

3M Windo-Weld Super Fast Urethane #08609 or Dow Betaseal U-418 primerless auto glass urethane adhesive. Use gloves, otherwise your hands will be black for a week and a half like mine were when I used it.

[Jim M.]

Re: 1958 windshield moved

Thanks for the information.