Great tip using the marker dashes as a bottom guide for the butyl rubber. At dry fit, I also use a piece of 1/2" masking tape halfway up the pillar on either side, cut through with a razor blade, as a vertical placement guide, and a single marker line in the middle of the bottom stop as a side-to-side placement guide. Align the tape & marker lines just before touching the butyl rubber. This helps you and an 'assistant' keep the glass square in the opening. Works on the coupe back glass as well. Not as scary as most people think, THX for making it look so simple!
John i agree with you 100% on how to install a windshield. Buytl tape is the only way to do it. The consistent height insures proper chrome trim fitment. After test fitting i put masking tape on the glass where it lines up with the bottom stops which helps guide me on the final install. I hate reading comments where someone say " just call a glass company." Its not a difficult job and as you said it costs about $15. Keep up the good work.
Wow! I didn’t know there was another option other than the typical glue and caulking gun. I will definitely be doing it this way! Thanks for sharing as always!
That looks great. We might even be able to accomplish that. Great video. Kelli says I better never video her without telling her 😂. Great to see your wife help out.
Having help from the miss’s makes the project so much more meaningful. I wanted to give her a chance to get the glass in right and very happy with the results.
Thanks Jon, this is the video I've been waiting for. Some say the buytle rope is original, and some say the caulk urethane type is original. I'll do mine your way.
Thanks for making this clear. I have done this many times in the 60s-80s and did it this way. 90%+ of these youtube deals they use rtv and I was wondering if they still even made the rubber rope stuff.
What a great video brother thanks for sharing your knowledge. I will need this one for the lovebird and boy are you lucky to have help I will bring my wife to the garage when the time comes to put in glass on her car 😊
Another great video. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Really looking forward to the convertible top installation videos Also, I have a question for you; do you know if anyone has re-popped the often rusted out metal that the convertible rain gutter attaches to? I have considerable rust on both sides where the gutter makes the turn along the inner portion or the quarters Thanks Bruce
Great job, Jon. I was wondering, when you install a new dash top...do you drop the windshield in there before welding in the dash to be sure it's is in the right place to make a good seal against the glass? Seems like you'd also want to simulate the butyl rope somehow as well, if test-fitting. Otherwise, what's the strategy to make sure the sealing surface of the dash is in the correct location?
They look very similar in pictures but my dad’s 68 convertible the 1969 shakers don’t fit, too tall. They could be modified and when i get to my dad’s car I plan to do that unless i find actually 68 bird ones before I get to it.
Windshield looks much gooder, thanks to help of your better half. You make it look easy Jon. You’re a true craftsman.
She makes me look good all the time 😎
Great tip using the marker dashes as a bottom guide for the butyl rubber. At dry fit, I also use a piece of 1/2" masking tape halfway up the pillar on either side, cut through with a razor blade, as a vertical placement guide, and a single marker line in the middle of the bottom stop as a side-to-side placement guide. Align the tape & marker lines just before touching the butyl rubber. This helps you and an 'assistant' keep the glass square in the opening. Works on the coupe back glass as well. Not as scary as most people think, THX for making it look so simple!
Good idea, I forgot to mention during the dry fit check the height as well
John i agree with you 100% on how to install a windshield. Buytl tape is the only way to do it. The consistent height insures proper chrome trim fitment. After test fitting i put masking tape on the glass where it lines up with the bottom stops which helps guide me on the final install. I hate reading comments where someone say " just call a glass company." Its not a difficult job and as you said it costs about $15. Keep up the good work.
Exactly! $15 diy project for sure
Having excellent help is a true blessing! Y'all made it look easy!
lol. Thanks it was nice to have her help and glass install came out great
Wow! I didn’t know there was another option other than the typical glue and caulking gun. I will definitely be doing it this way! Thanks for sharing as always!
This was how it was done when new. Like I said in this video the butyl is good for old cars but should never be used on newer vehicles.
That looks great. We might even be able to accomplish that. Great video. Kelli says I better never video her without telling her 😂. Great to see your wife help out.
Having help from the miss’s makes the project so much more meaningful. I wanted to give her a chance to get the glass in right and very happy with the results.
Very nice work John!! You're such a perfectionist!! Keep up the fantastic work!!👍🏽
Thank you very much! The details matter t
Thanks Jon, this is the video I've been waiting for. Some say the buytle rope is original, and some say the caulk urethane type is original. I'll do mine your way.
Right on! I show ways things can be done not necessarily the only way but a solution and the results.
Man I wish I would have watched this before I install my sons glass in his 69 firebird glass
Wish I did it sooner
Great video Jon! Nice info on convertible and coupe installation differences. I did not know that. Car is looking awesome!
Thanks 👍
Thanks for making this clear. I have done this many times in the 60s-80s and did it this way. 90%+ of these youtube deals they use rtv and I was wondering if they still even made the rubber rope stuff.
The butyl rubber is a clean and acceptable for vintage cars. Not newer unibody cars you should use the urethane.
very nice technique Jon.
Thanks!
Great video! Not car related, but you're looking lean 💪
Thanks
I've done something very similar to that, but I use the butyl primer on my glass on my glass and framework
Doesn’t hurt nor a bad idea. Thanks for sharing
What a great video brother thanks for sharing your knowledge. I will need this one for the lovebird and boy are you lucky to have help I will bring my wife to the garage when the time comes to put in glass on her car 😊
Having a hand with this part is a good idea for sure.
Great video, Thank you Thank you
You are welcome!
Great video like always!!
Thanks again!
I seen the boss helping! That was nice of her. Does the trim level out the glass also when its flush?
She was so happy to get the glass in and looking good this time
Another great video. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Really looking forward to the convertible top installation videos Also, I have a question for you; do you know if anyone has re-popped the often rusted out metal that the convertible rain gutter attaches to? I have considerable rust on both sides where the gutter makes the turn along the inner portion or the quarters
Thanks
Bruce
I have yet to see that repop, they keep releasing more and more parts so maybe soon.
Good content...and thanks for the installation tips....thanks...🔧🔧👍
No problem 👍
Another super helpful video! What diameter butyl rubber did you use, and do you have to use a primer to bond to the glass first?? Thank you.
I used 3/8” I haven’t used primer for the butyl rubber just clean the surfaces well then apply. Urethane the primer is a must.
Great job, Jon. I was wondering, when you install a new dash top...do you drop the windshield in there before welding in the dash to be sure it's is in the right place to make a good seal against the glass? Seems like you'd also want to simulate the butyl rope somehow as well, if test-fitting. Otherwise, what's the strategy to make sure the sealing surface of the dash is in the correct location?
I haven’t used the glass test fitting the dash panel but I will say it’s not Bad idea.
Thank you for your videos! It's much appreciated.
Did you repair that crusty dash????
Yes I did. Video next week or so. It came out good. It was the worst I have repaired too
Ok thanks I was trying to put them in and they where to tall
Anytime
do they sell repop OEM door stickers for firebirds?! if they do that would be a cool touch!
ive seen them on other models but idk...
The make the GM logo stickers for the door jamb
Gooder help is hard to find nowadays...ha ha!
Yes it is 😎
Do you know if 1968 and 1969 rear schaker are the same I got some and they said for 1968 69 firebird but they are to tall
They look very similar in pictures but my dad’s 68 convertible the 1969 shakers don’t fit, too tall. They could be modified and when i get to my dad’s car I plan to do that unless i find actually 68 bird ones before I get to it.
How do you prevent the butyl from squeezing out and the glass sinking in the channel over time?
The rubber doesn’t loose its shape as for height so not a concern
@@VinylVillageGarage what butyl do you use because the butyl I used for my Chevelle squeezed out and the windshield sank.
@@stangdu oh, I will have to check the brand I get it from the local parts store.
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Thanks!