67' Removing windshield

[Dave K.]

looking for advice on how to remove the windshield. Currently I have the interior chrome pieces removed along the perimeter of the windshield. How do you remove the exterior chrome pieces? Do I need a special tool? Once I get the perimeter chrome removed, is it glued to the gaskets?
Dave

[Stephen L.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Napa sells a tool that has a flat hook on the end for the removal of the trim. You slide it under the trim and "hook" the clips. the trim will release from the clip. Once you see the procedure its a piece of cake. The 67 windshield is in a gasket that surrounds the edge. The easiest way to get the glass out is to cut the gasket. You'll need to purchase a new gasket. There may be some glue in the gasket groove.

[Tom D.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Use a third person to push it out, after cutting the gasket top edge off. My daughter used her feet to push, while her husband and I stood on each side to "catch" the windshield. There was a TV show that demonstrated this process at least once. I cannot remember the name of the gal who did the pushing...

There was a ton of "dumb-dum" under the original seal/gasket.

[Tom D.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Peeling off the original gasket remains.

[John H.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

looking for advice on how to remove the windshield. Currently I have the interior chrome pieces removed along the perimeter of the windshield. How do you remove the exterior chrome pieces? Do I need a special tool? Once I get the perimeter chrome removed, is it glued to the gaskets?
Dave

Dave -

The "Corvette Body" section of the '67 Chassis Service Manual covers the removal and installation of the windshield reveal moldings and windshield glass in great detail, with many illustrations and photos - page 1B-5 through 1B-10.

[Dave K.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Thx guys! I plan to do this Wed.

[Steve L.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Dave,
The big question that no one has asked, are you trying to save the original windshield? If so, the process is very delicate since these old windshields are brittle.

IF you want to save it, do not push it out with your feet.

I used a brass wire weaved like a braid that I think i got from Harbour freight. I pushed it through the gumbo and sawed around the windshield without touching the glass ,,,not even a little bit. Once sawed, I pried it up about a quarter inch (not under the corners)and placed some wood under it, then had to saw again since the gumbo tended to stick. Then pried up some more. Kept repeating very slowly until it was free and resting on wood pieces.

I managed to do this myself in just over an hour. But I'm told that the success rate is very low.


Again, don't pull up by the corners since this is guarnteed to break it.

[Dave K.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Thx guys! I'm always impressed by the wealth of information that people share on this forum. Very helpful. I plan to tackle the job this weekend.

Dave

[Paul J.]

Re: 67' Removing windshield

Dave, I've been able to get the trim off without a special tool. Find where the clip is and press down and up on the trim with your thumb (press down hard, then slide over toward the dash). This widens the trim and gets it to the edge of the clip. While holding it down, pry up on the edge of the trim with your fingertips. Sometimes it is stubborn and you might need to use a small screwdriver or a bent probe, but you need to be careful not to bend the trim.

Just cut the gasket on the windshield as previously mentioned. Press carefully from the back side at the center top, and work your way back and forth across the top. It will eventually release. If it doesn't put your heat gun to it, but not too hot. The adhesive/sealer does not harden, and you will be able to press out the windshield with a little patience.

Paul