Windshield | 1965-1968 Mustang 

This is one of the better videos on RU-vid that deals with the installation of the gasketed, (weatherstripped), glass as found on the 64 1/2 to 68 Ford Mustang. Pay special attention to the fact that this install uses a special sized strip caulk in the gasket's groove that gets inserted into the car's outer metal flange. The diameter of this caulk is 3/16 of an inch. The part number is EW13524. This is a quality Eastwood product and the CJ number is actually the same as the Eastwood part number. This caulk is paintable and its color is black. Its maximum temperature range is 150 degrees. The package of two pounds of 12 inch lengths measures out to a total of 98 linear feet. Using the strip caulk method as shown is a much cleaner method of installation in comparison to applying tube caulk into this same gasket groove. Believe me.

I have to give it to CJ on this one. This is a very good video and it helped make the installation of the windshield on my 66 pretty easy. I have watched a lot of classic Mustang windshield install videos and this is the best as far as explanation, well organized, logical easy to follow steps and quality video/visuals. The process is not really hard at all I did it all by myself with no set of extra hands and it was fine. I will stress however that the sealer is a HUGE pain in the butt to get off of your hands so WEAR GLOVES. I got some disposable nitrile gloves so you still have tactile sensitivity. 91% alcohol does a good job of getting it off with LOTS scrubbing as I learned the hard way before I got the gloves and finished the job. I also found (for me at least) the most crucial area to seal is the area between the body and the seal. So the second area he sealed. That's where I had 2 small leaks I caught during the water test stage. On the bottom left and right towards the corners so I applied extra sealant and used a gloved hand to press in into the area while smoothing it against the body and the seal. Leaks went away. Also like he said the weather stripping is tight so just take your time and go slow stretching and massaging it into place. If you place a lot of torque on these windshields when they are out of the car they can crack easily. I know this because getting my old windshield out and pushing on it not even that hard to unseat it caused it to crack in a bunch of places in an area that was not even near the existing crack. I found that 1/8 diamond braid nylon cord from hardware store was perfect for the pull out/stripping seat cord. Any larger than 1/8 and I think it would be very difficult to pull out especially in the corners and may damage the stripping. Also I got 2 tubes of sealer but one was enough for me with a bit left over. Everything else in this video is A+.

I always start the string at the bottom. This way the weight of the glass will seat down and not move. I’ve done this by my self.

This video has me SERIOUSLY thinking about converting my '68 to flush mount glass. LOL sheesh, what a PITA ! well done though .

I generally use a 3/16" or even 1/4" nylon rope depending on the vehicle. Yours looks like 1/8" and I have found that OCCASIONALLY a smaller rope (string) can cut/tear the new gasket especially going around square corners. Also, I prefer to overlap it at the bottom and start my pull there so gravity works in my favor. Starting at the top, sometimes the glass will try to slide down and out of position.

Great video, Bill. I have a leaking windshield on my 1969 Dodge Charger. After watching this video, I know what I have to do to repair the leak. Thank you very much for your help.

Excellent. I found using a blunt pointed flat nylon trim tool and Windex helped me attach the gasket to the windshield with very little effort, relatively.

First time i comment on your Videos: it really helped me and worked out the very first time! As Sealant i recommend Liqui Moly 6196, wont dry out and easy to apply (nothing flimsy)!

bad ass mustang having the windsheild installed

great video! way better than the chris iglasius attempt at the same installation.

Great video Bill, thanks for the info

Man it looks like I am going to have to learn this process for myself although I really don't care to. The top driver-side corner of my windshield in my 64 Fairlane is leaking because of a bad install job during paint (a shitty paint job btw)before I got the car. I don't know whether to try and repair it or yank the windshield and start all over.. The previous owner buggered the job up even worse by squirting silicon shit all over the place and yet it still leaks! Uhhgggg! And yes like ya said, I am having a hard time finding someone in my home town willing to take-on this job for the fear of breaking my glass!

Great video. Thanks .

Bill, Great video.I bought the caulk and trim from you folks for my 67 Mustang. What cleaner are you using to clean up at the end that is in that spray can???

Great video. Thanks CJ Pony...

Great video!! I have a 65 Mustang, the top molding is coming off on the driver side corner and I’m sure it’s a clip problem. Can I just remove that one side and figure it out or do I need to remove the whole top piece?

Hey Bill, it appears that you leave small portions of windlace attached at the headliner during the windshield install. Am I seeing that correctly? i would like to do that to keep the headliner tight if it's possible. Thanks for the video!

Great video

Convertible trim is different. The top trim is bolted in place and there are some screws involved on the side pieces. Make notes and take pictures. Otherwise the same.

Man! This is THE video on windshield installation. No need to see any other one. Thanks a lot! What was the size of that strip caulk rope you were using, was it 1/4" or 3/8"?

What do you do to replace the tabs that break off that hold the trim? I don't want to buy and expensive tool to weld new tabs. Is there a DIY way to hold the tabs on?

Every other video and instructions I've seen shows that the pull cord should start and end at the bottom of the glass not the top. That way when you set the glass on the window openning lip it's easyer go get it started.

Please make a video on how to install windshield wipers

Sir great video question I have a 1965 mercury comet 202 I have replaced the front windshield as well is 65 mustang windshield the same as the comet am having a difficult time finding a windshield for me vehicle. Thanks for your help?

Ok i was going to do my 73 truck my self but ill take it in.

How do you install the metal arm into the new sun visor for a 67 mustang?

Are the molding clips the same size on the windshield and rear glass?

Bill, great video. Question, do you recommend having the trim clips installed or not during the installation of the new glass and gasket?

do you have a video for a windshield 1969 installation?

Do these replacement windshields have that pitted/seltzer water effect when diving into a low sun angle or at night time with on coming car headlights?

do you have a video on 1979-1986 mustang hatch windshield replacement

Hey Bill, I was wondering if the CRL sealant that your using is the same as the 3M Bedding and Glazing compound. I have the CRL sealer but most Mustangers tell me to purchase the 3M sealer.

What kind/brand of sealant did you use to seal once the window was in place. Was that a urethane that sets up?

hey bill what did you use to remove the extra glue

How long after sealant is applied to be able to drive? How long does the sealant take to fully dry/cure

hey brotha awesome video as always. where can i get the weather strip. i looked on your side but i couldnt find it

did exactly as you showed on a 67 cougar. everything went amazing. next morning the windshield had a crack. what would be the reason it cracked after install?

hey Bill, do you have an installation video for a 1969 mustang rear window backlight?

My car was painted after we had a new windshield installed, and the guy did a poor job causing paint to cover almost all of the seal and coating every molding clip in paint. How would I go about reinstalling the molding?

What if the windshield is installed and has a leak right in the middle top. What can be done to fix this? Anything?

Hey bill, what sealer and strip caulk do you use?

why water test it? you done a great job .. ill follow your lead .. cheeers you hav saved me alot of time not stuffing it up

do you have front windshield weather stripping for 69' mustang?

This should work for my 73 mavericak well right

Hi, does it matter what type or specific gauge of rope I use?

What is the paint color on this mustang?

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