New idea for flush mount windshield

[parsonsj]

are you limited to lexan or speedglas if you want oversized front and back

Right, as far as I know. To use glass, you'll need to reduce the window frame about 3/8 to 1/2"



jp

[FJB2069]

I have been considering this with speedglass. I talked to them at PRI and looked at the 69 front shield. IN 0.25" thick it seemed very forgiving as far as being able to contour to the frame.

IF you go to www.equalizer.com and use Tight-Radius Underside Moulding • 100' Spool
Code: T202
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I would think you would be able to build up the ledge with butyl or silicone adhesive and then lay in the molding.

THis would give true flush mount look with no visible molding.

I am not sure what thickness matterial Parsons had tried to use for the rear window, but I would think the rear would only be 3/16" and that it would be even more flexible, but I guess I am wrong?

I do not know what to do at this point. But I do feel that painting the original trim to match looks much better then trying to use the 1" wide rubber molding.

[parsonsj]

I used the 3/16 SpeedGlass on both front and back. I still think it can work. To do so, one needs to be familiar with the adhesive alternatives, working times, curing shrinkage, etc.

I would make some hard rubber spacers that will lie underneath the window and position it properly. You will also need some way of holding the window in place until the adhesive sets well enough to hold the window on its own.

I used a bandsaw and wood planer to size the windows. That worked fine, but be sure to fit, re-fit, and fit again before cutting the tips off the adhesive tubes attempting to glue the window in. A motivated helper can be a good thing, since the window is awkward to position and hold into place.

Good luck, and let us know it turns out.

jp

[FJB2069]

John,

Do you think that you could just use a fews beads of adhesive and let them set up and shape them to build the ledge?

I actaully used some rubber blocks to hold up pvc templates that I made of the window area. They fit very close (about 1/16" from edge). I was thinking of sending my templates to Shields to have them cut them to size? Then I was thinking of using a sanding block or square DA sander to knock down the edges to size for final fit.

Did you use any type of moulding or just adhesive?

Fred

[TSSPAYNE69RS]

I am waiting for the sure fix on this. I want to do it after all of you figure out the problems.

[parsonsj]

I am waiting for the sure fix on this. I want to do it after all of you figure out the problems.

Ah, yes. That's the pioneer spirit.

jp

[parsonsj]

Do you think that you could just use a fews beads of adhesive and let them set up and shape them to build the ledge?

Maybe. Probably. I think somebody with some experience with urethane adhesives might be more qualified to answer.

I was not going to use any "covering" molding other than a simple lip to cover the gap itself.

jp

[BMF Machine]

Jp, Please just git'r'done. Steve'o and crew need to take some pictures!



Kevin

[Ripper]

Bumping this thread now when JP's car is done... Is the glass still working fine? Any scratches from wipers (or you don't drive your car in the rain perhaps?)

[parsonsj]

In the end, we used standard glass and attachment methods (see post 71 in this thread).

jp