1943 Willys MB Restoration: Install Windshield Glass
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- Installing the windshield glass into the inner frame of the Willys MB windshield is a great project. This video is a little long because there are quite a few steps to actually installing the glass into the frame. The job is not difficult, but one that requires a bit of fiddling to get it right.
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This is what I imagined doing a project with my grandfather would be like
As long as you are not telling me I look old - I appreciate the comment 🙂
@@Portrayalpress Well my papa wasn't exactly young..... but appreciate the comment! I learned a lot from you. Used the 5 in one tool for the rubber seal install, worked great
I have restored several WW2 jeeps and I have learned that it is MUCH more cost effective to take your inner windshield down to the glass shop and have them install the glass. That way if it breaks they replace it at their cost. My local shop cost with the two pieces of glass and insulation is $160. Well worth it in my opinion.
Thanks for the input Matt. I think, for almost any restoration project, the cost benefit analysis would have most of us farming out all of the work to professionals. I spent at least 500 hours restoring the tub....when I could have bought a repro or paid a pro maybe $3k and ended up with similar results. That is $6 a hour so not a very good economic choice on my end considering alternatives for my time where I can get paid multiples of that But, my goal was twofold - learn new skills and end up with a beautiful WW2 jeep. So I chose to do everything, including the glass installation as an investment in my own knowledge and because I find the entire process, and learning new things in particular, a great way to spend my time. Keep on jeepin!
Pat, another great video. I found my jeep 45 MB, it needs the rubber around the windshield frame. How great to watch this. Wish one day I can get from where I am in Jersey to where you guys are. Would like to meet your crew. Enjoy your videos very much. 👍
Thank you very much Glen! Hopefully this pandemic is over soon enough and we can get back to having regular shows etc. In the meantime, not sure how far you are, but we will be having a trail ride in April/May - always a great time and you could pop on up!
Great, Love all the videos, Still working on my 1942 GPW
Thank you for watching. When you embark on a project like this, a jeep looks really simple but there sure are a lot of parts! Spoiler: I am driving the jeep now, but there are still a bunch of things to finish! I just have to keep on grinding.
Portrayal Press , nobody knows what goes into these Jeeps, so many things to do
@@edstransitscott9186 This one is looking pretty finished but there is still a huge amount to do!
Pat.....three things I think might work
1) Use Sikaflex Automotive rubber sealant along the edge to seal the glass in and keep it in place. If it breaks and you need to replace it you can just trim the excess off the frame with the stuck bits of glass.
2) Silicone lubricant to try to slide the glass in with the tape and the inner windscreen to the outer.
3) Use gravity to get that inner windscreen in as well as lubricant
That's what I'll be trying when I face the same issues as you soon. Thanks for the video, it's a big help. It'd be great to know what size you picked for the glass too so we can get our local glass guy to cut ours too.
1. I haven't tried it, but anything like that will give the tape more holding power and probably help. The tape itself is almost like a foam and tears very easily. Where it stuck to the glass, it worked fine, but was inconsistently sticking - not sure why?
2. Excellent idea. I was using soapy water, but the silicone spray is very slick stuff.
3. I did it at an angle because I was using a fair amount of force.....
Glad it helps - not hard, next time will be even easier. I bought 23" x 15.5" glass and it fits right. I would double check your inner frame just because....lots of different measurements floating around - off by 1/8 or 1/4.
@@Portrayalpress thanks mate, will do. Will also have to revisit your inner windscreen repair video again as I'm up to that part tjis weekend.
Thank you brother...
It’s hard to resist tapping on the glass at the end to get everything together and lined up... I did the same thing and cracked mine too. But I also switched to using some long bar clamps on the outside of the inner frame pieces. These allowed me to squeeze everything into place slowly without any pounding. My clamps had screw adjustments (as opposed to the quick grip type). This gave me a lot of control and force to get everything into position. I found that especially with old frames that have been repaired sometimes you need to apply some pressure to the glass/frame and then wait for everything to settle into position. That’s what worked for me.
Excellent comment Jason - thank you for sharing. Clamps would have definitely given me more control. I did so much work on the inner frame and also used new corner pieces (forget correct name) and I should have assembled it once before I tried to put the frame together with the glass in place. There was enough distortion from the years that the corner inserts barely fit and I tapped a little with a dead blow and just chipped the corner. Rookie mistake :-)
Of course you could have had the class shop install them, BUT where would the enjoyment of learning and doing it yourself be in that! Before you take the one out to replace it because of the little crack in the corner, perhaps you could take it (with frame) down to the glass shop and ask them how they could repair it in frame? I only say that because they repair windshields so well now and you can’t even tell. Just a thought.
Anyway, Congratulations on getting them in and done! Looks better with real glass in it - haha!
Thanks Mac! The "crack" is like a surface chip in reality and almost not noticeable. I have driven the jeep (spoiler) and it is not spreading. Good idea on the repair - I will ask the local glass shop because they probably could use that (I think epoxy) process to fix it. I am still going to etch the dates and manufacturer code on the glass so the broken side will be my test - if I mess it up, I have a good excuse to replace :-)
No Easy, but funny moment, nice job well done !!!!!
Thank you Ugo! Sometimes this work is challenging, but it is always very rewarding!
Where did you get the pieces for the windshield? I too need the inner frame corner reinforcement pieces.
Peter Debella jeep parts has the cast pieces as well as the other screws and parts to assemble the frame. www.debellajeepparts.com/
i seen a guy yous gorilla tape also ! but awesome video ty
That stuff that they are selling is pretty junky....I could see how gorilla tape would work better. I have since found some more commercial suppliers....am about to do another one.
Dont use the tape. squirt clear silicone in the channels and slide the glass in bare. The silicone will harden and make it fit perfect without the black tape.
Can anyone shoot me the glass thickness
Dan...."standard laminated safety glass" 1/4 inch thick 12.5 x 23 will do the trick.