1971 Cutlass Ep 18: Windshield Removal & Installation

Описание: This video documents the removal and installation of the windshield and rear window on my 1971 Cutlass S. Based on what I learned from this project, I believe this video will give the novice a good basic understanding of what is involved and necessary in either doing the job yourself, or when choosing a glass installer.

0:26 Why I needed to remove the windshield and rear window
2:20 The windshield I purchased
2:42 Safety glass vs tempered glass
3:40 The unpleasant part of the result on my car
4:39 How the rear window install turned out
5:17 Why would you want to remove a windshield yourself?
6:02 Why not just take it to a glass shop?
6:40 Butyl vs Urethane glue
7:41 Two of the types of GM A-Body trip clips
8:23 What’s important about where to place the Trim Clip Studs onto the body
9:12 An example of what happens when the trim clip stud and trim clip are up too high
10:10 What Setting Blocks are used for
10:38 What Dam Tape is used for & why it’s important
12:02 Urethane glue applied to the window vs onto the frame of the car
12:56 The 3 questions to ask when choosing a glass installer
13:22 How to cut the tip of the urethane glue tube to get the correct glue bead
14:22 How to remove the chrome window trim
17:08 A close-up of how the trim clips hold on the chrome trim
18:58 The critical dimension when drilling holes for the trim clip studs or rivets
20:10 How to remove the windshield
22:27 Me removing the windshield from my car (I cracked the glass taking the chrome trim off)
23:14 Showing the rust damage to the roof, A=pillars, and dashboard
24:17 Setting Blocks and their function
25:30 Window Trim Clip Stud installation
26:26 Drilling holes & riveting on the trim clips
27:54 Showing the installed clips
28:39 What kind of rivets should you use?
29:46 Installing the glass
30:15 Why it’s important to cut the urethane glue tube tip correctly
30:33 How to physically lower the front and rear glass
31:13 Reinstalling the window trim
31:48 Some thoughts and tips
33:39 What for sure DOESN’T work
35:22 What’s my Channel about?
35:44 Outro with some before and after photos

I purchased my windshield trim removal tool and the glass knife from:
A.L Pavey paint supplies shop: https://alpavey.com
6535 Promway Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-1405
348 Erie Street South
Massillon, OH 44343
(330) 832-4112

Window Reveal Molding Clips - OldsParts.com
https://www.oldsparts.com/product/win...

Clips, Front Windshield Lower Chrome Trim End Clips On Firewall/Cowl - OldsParts.com
https://www.oldsparts.com/product/cli...

Front Windshield Support Clips & Screws - OldsParts.com
https://www.oldsparts.com/product/fro...

Clip Kit, Windshield Molding, 1968-72 A-Body, 20pc @ OPGI.com
https://www.opgi.com/fasteners-hardwa...

Music Credit: original music composed, performed, and produced by Aq Xico @Gobah – used with permission.

Go to www.RustReplace.com for the articles and glass install kits I referenced in the video.