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How do I Install a Windshield in a 1978 Ford

The windshield of a 1978 Ford is held in place with a rubber gasket and urethane sealant. Two people are usually required to complete this job because the windshield is so heavy and unwieldy. It is important to install a new windshield if the old one has a crack longer than 6 inches; cracks beyond this length compromise the integrity of the windshield. If you have a crack or chip larger than a quarter -- according to the laws of some states -- the windshield must be replaced.

Instructions

1

Wipe rust from the windshield frame with a damp cloth. Wipe any sealant off the new gasket. Put the gasket in a warm place to loosen it up.

2

Fit the new gasket around the replacement windshield; the slotted side of the gasket must face the outside the vehicle. Run a thin layer of urethane sealant along the bottom half of the gaskets channel.

3

Wipe petroleum jelly in the gaskets outer groove; add extra to the top and bottom center. Run a heavy nylon cord around the outer groove, starting at the bottom center. Leave the long ends of cord dangling in the center.

4

Place the windshield in the opening from outside the vehicle. An assistant should sit inside the front seat of the vehicle and help guide the windshield into the windshield frame. The assistant should make sure the nylon cords rest on the dashboard inside the vehicle.

5

Pull one end of the cord slowly out and around the frame. This will pull the rubber lip of the gasket into place. Instruct your assistant to press the gasket around the outside edge of the Ford.

6

Wipe off any extra petroleum jelly. Reinstall the rearview mirror and windshield wipers. Allow the sealant to dry for two days before driving.