Fun part on our old Fords is dealing with the stainless trim, this is from the Factory Manual. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=189455602563771&set=pcb.1663741183793062
I just did the 57 wagon windshield, it actually set in easier than expected. Flat angled windshields must be easier. The dogleg on a 57 is killer. For anyone doing windshields, and trim general Get a plastic trim removal set. Buy the suction handles Buy the rope installation tool. Have some beer for that buddy or chummy up with the wife. before removing original. Put blue tape across the roof and gutter. And on the gl***. Then mark center. You can sharpie on the trim if you want. This helps later when lining it up to put back. You can sharpie in the gl*** too. to remove old gl***. Just cut it out from the inside and slow press out, like start from one side and push on it. The ore you cut the rubber off the edge the easier it is, then you can run the knife in the grove to unstick it. use 3m bedding Compound unless you are going to remove for paint. There are different choices here I would def not use silicone or urathane. The new windshields use that but that is more for modern cars. Use 2" blue tape to mask off body around, right out side where the seal will be. This is if you are using bedding compound. Clean up will be a snap. Some people use red rubber grease. Some put it dry... I have done all the ways, but wanted to make sure this one doesn't leak for a while. on my 57 I started at the bottom and lay it in and pull the rope with a helper. You push on the other side as the help tells you the lip is coming over the edge. If they have one of those plastic trim tools they can help where possible. On the outside you just have to make sure it seats and center in place and the that the seal is close or on the same spot the old one was. just some tips. Good luck and have patience.
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