[Ratdoggy]

I have a '62 Tbird and I need to install the windshield . The manual mentions the string method but I would like to get some pointers from someone who has been there and done that.
Thanks
Mike

[swvalcon]

What I do is use a string about 1/8" thick and usually go around the glass twice with it. Put the rubber molding on the glass first then put the string in the grove where the molding fits to the body. Put the sting ends to the inside of the glass as you will be pulling the string from inside the car.I put a piece of masking tape from one side of the molding to the other so it kind of holds the string from falling out.I do this maybe every foot or so. I remove this as I install glass. Just pull it out as you come to it.I spray a good coat of aerosol window cleaner on molding and string and around the window opening. Set glass with molding installed into opening and pull one end of the string around the glass and the molding should go over the pinch weld as you go around with the string. The reason I double the string is if for some reason it should miss in a spot you can come around again and get it on the second round. It helps sometime to have someone on the out side of the glass to just set their hand on it to add a little pressure to it as you pull the string.

[Rix-Trix]

Pretty much what everyone else are going to say, nothing more to add. Just get in there and do as stated, it is that easy.

[xpsyclonex2002]

I am about to be doing the same thing. Is thier not any need for a sealant of any kind? I have a 66 dodge coronet and when I took out my old gasket it appeared to have some sort of black mastic that was under the gasket. There wasn't very much but it was there because I had a heck of a time getting it off.

[swvalcon]

You'll find this sometimes on factory glass or on one that someone installed and had a leak problem. It's not usually necessary

[timothale]

Factory sealants were usually specified to be used as required.. openings varied, rubber was made by different suppliers. a piece of brake line was used for the tip on the application gun, cheaper and smaller than the normal tip. there is a lot of WIKI information in the body exterior section about glass installation. My brother used to install 200 per day. he is tired of looking at cars, sold me his A V 8 cheap.