Installing Windshields for the FIRST TIME in My 1965 Falcon!
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- čas přidán 9. 08. 2021
- We were down to the wire before our big road trip to Texas, and one of the last things we had to do was install our front and rear windshields. We had never done it before, so we read our shop manual, watched some videos, asked some questions, and just went for it!
Special thanks to Jeff Ford at @AutoRestoMod for all of his advice on this project!
Windshield seals used:
Front seal:
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Rear seal:
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You're enthusiasm just kills me. You are such a fantastic young lady. I enjoy watching you and your dad working together on something that is so important to the both of you. I remember when I was a kid that my best friend had a 65 Falcon and we were always doing things to it. Keep up the enthusiasm and hard work on your Carl.
Thank you so much for the encouragement!!!
Great video as always. Here's a bit of a step by step for you to follow next time which should make things a little easier.
1. Forget about the sealant until the window is in.
2. Fit the seal to the window (without sealant) using luke warm soapy water. It helps the window and seal to move with alot less friction.
3. Spray the outside edge of the seal with soapy water and fit the draw string.
4. Sit the window on the car with the lower edge of the window and seal sitting over the metal so the metal is already starting to go into the seal at the bottom of the window.
5. I usually start from the bottom and pull the draw string, this is because sometimes the dash can get in the way and make it hard to pull the string when the window is pushing down from the top if the top is already in. It is personal choice and each windows installer does it in a way that makes it easier for them.
6. Push around the window to ensure it is sitting in place correctly.
7. From outside the car caulk the inside edge of the rubber with sealer, then do the outside. The purpose of the caulk is to stop moisture getting under the rubber. I have to admit I do like how you put the caulk on the car before you fitted the window. Try to make sure a small amount of caulk is visible on the outside edge after fitting the window. This will help stop water getting under the rubber seal and sitting which may cause rust in the future.
Hope that helps.
This is fantastic information. Thank you so much!! We will definitely be looking to these steps on our next try. Thanks again!!
Awesome list.
Suction cups on the inside. So say Capt Ron . feb. 2022. It helps so both insude person and outside person are applying preasure
That's a REALLY good idea! Thanks!!
I think the most important is that you work with your father as a perfect team...
Congratulations and big hug from the far Venezuela.
(Your car is great)
Thank you so much!!
Welcome to the wonderful world of installing windows in an old car....
Glad to see nothing broke. Nice job!
Very good Job Love it and wait on the next Video the Car is really cool 👍❤️👍
A great glass cleaner that’s made in my town of Quarryville. Invisible Glass by Stoner, it comes in a spray or an aerosol. Great job on the glass. I’ll doing it real soon after the headliner is installed
Good thing that you didn't have any rust or decaying metal around the windshield seal!
Yes! We were so thankful!!
Awesome job 👍
This is a job I had done. It takes two people and I just have me. They make special suction cups for handling glass. If they're not too expensive they would be worth it. Makes it much easier to handle and minimizes fingerprints on the glass.
Thanks Mr. Poole!!!
Try starting at the bottom of the window vs the top. Sometimes the window will walk out of place during installation. If the bottom is in place you can pull down on the window to make sure it is set in place. That can help you get the top set as you pull the cord.
That's a great tip. Thank you!!!
Good job on what can be a tough task! And, nothing broke!👍😎
This is correct. Windshield are often very difficult. You got them in and nothing broke. Well Done
great job your falcon is really coming together
Warm up the window moldings and find some nice size suction cups will help u hold it to get the right angle on the windows. U guys did great keep up the great work
Sounds like a good tip! Thank you!!
Great job, you guys are awesome 👌
Thank you so much 😁
I would have LOVED to do this with my dad, very cool! I love that you named the car, my daughter does the same thing
The string method is the same way i installed the back window in my truck. Had my 11 year old nephew help to hold and push the window in while i pulled the string from the inside. I started at the bottom and worked around to the top. Will be doing it again in the future but no nephew this time. Maybe my step son.
Great job dad!
Yeah, I have to put the front windshields back in after i finish painting it my 65 Falcon, thanks for the tip.
I never place sealant until after the gasket and glass are in place. Much cleaner that way, particularly when a headliner is involved. They make a sealant pump (looks like an old type pump oil can) that has a metal tip that will slip under the gasket. I also used dish soap straight out of the bottle to lube the gasket. I agree with a previous post about the rope meeting in the bottom middle. Tip the glass in seating the bottom first, then work the rope up each side before moving across the top.
I have been watching all your videos and pleased that you chose a Falcon and joined the FCA. Hope to meet up at next years national.
Outstanding job, Ellie! Nailed the windshield on the first attempt - color me jealous! Great job, team!
Thank you so much, Mr. Pope!!
I've been dreading doing this to mine but now you have inspired me to do it thanks 🙂
You can do it!
Gutsy move young lady! Ive never put in my own windscreen. Im too intimidated. Good for you! I'm pleased your loving Carl.
Wow! You are really something! You go, girl! Ruthie B. Howard BIG BELLY REBUILDS and TRUCKING August 12, 2021
I just did my new windshield in my '65 Falcon a couple of weeks ago. Took a couple of attempts. Same with the rear gasket but we got it.
Good to know and thanks for the encouragement!
Nice work!! I've busted a couple trying to get them in by pushing too hard...string works great, let the gasket heat up in the sun a bit.
I think dad needed some frosty snacks after that job ;)
😂😂
Baby powder on the seal can aid in it sliding easier too.
Just came across your videos young lady and you have a new SUBSCRIBER.Watching you and your dad work together great.Keep up the great work Ellie and enthusiasm.Also the Ford Falcon is one of my most like cars.
Thank you so much!!!
@@ElliesGarage You are so welcome young lady.
I installed my windshield following your instructions. But I missed the part about the trim going in before the window is installed on car. Now I have to do it again.
Great video for a DIY person. A few comments though, I've spent most of my adult life in the glass trade and worked on these cars when they were everyday transportation.
I have a hard time understanding why people update their electrics and add Cruise and F.I. and then put a used piece of glass in a car? Just because it's not broken does not mean that it's good. Glass gets scratched and worn from wipers and tons of miles on the road. New glass is available and not that expensive, probably way cheaper than the FI system.
The sealant you used is not designed to go between the rubber and the glass, it is designed to seal the rubber to the body though. An easier way to apply the sealant is to put it on the rubber before roping it in and then you do not drag the rope through it when installing it. When pulling the rope always pull it flat to the glass and away from its exit point on the pinch weld. Sometimes a 3rd person really helps, one on each side and one pulling the rope. Remember that the front glass is easily breakable and the rear glass you can beat on it if it does not want to go in. After the glass is in use an sealant that cures to stop it from forever wicking its way out at the edge of the rubber to the glass. I like to use a little WD40 to lube the rubber, it lasts and is super slippery.
Sounds like you know that the trim goes in first, interesting videos and some tasteful updates to an American classic.
I believe that the trim is there to hold the glass to the rubber. So next time when you install with the trim the glass shouldn't move on the rubber. At least I think that is the case.
You didnt mention the ourside window chrome?? When does it go on on a 63 falcon or comet?
One trick is instead of rope you can use .090 weedwaker line. It's small and strong and will pull easier. Also as your pulling on the line have your Dad hit the glass with his flat hand as you go around, it will help it seat and go in
What helps get the Yellow Dingy look off the edges is, 4/0000 steel wool, and water. Scrub gently in circular motions, the yellow should should come off. Always start with new fresh rubber, I use a Company called, Steele Rubber. Thanks. By the way, it’s more easier on a Modern Car…
Hey folks. Super neat video series, thanks for doing this! I am about to install the windshield on my 65 Comet convertible - like you, all it will be my first attempt. I have watched a bunch of 65 Mustang install videos... and I read through the comments below (as you have as well obviously).
Question: when you do this a second time what will you do different? I am particularly interested in whether you would change how to did the sealant (not saying you should do anything different - just asking).
Hello, I enjoy the videos and details you put in! We have a '64 Ford Falcon, have you'll done a complete wiring job on 'Carl' if so is there a video? Please keep up the Good videos.
Thanks and Blessings, Joe E
Hello and congrats on your '64!! Yes, we rewired Carl with a kit from Painless (their Ford 21 circuit kit) and we have about 5 videos about different parts of the removal and install. Here's the playlist: czcams.com/play/PLM00JCKQ1I0sgEE26t57GkvTznBi4Drdk.html
You model parts well sweetheart. Good job with ur dad... wish I still had my 62 FALCON...{:-)
Good job y’all. I can help if the gasket is warmed up in the sun or something.
That's a great tip! Thanks!!
At my age, I'd take it to the pros. Let them have the headache.
Not sure why the need to drive Carl around. My 64 Falcon needs both glasses also as the windshield is badly scratched from wiper blades. If you're doing the roof liner ... why put the glass in twice ?? Once is bad enough !!
I guess practice makes perfect 👌...
GREAT JOB !!
Thank you and that's a good question. While normally we would have just waited on the glass, we had been promising ourselves (since we missed the big show in 2020) that we would make it to Falcon Nationals with Carl, but realized that we would never get him painted in time. So, we decided to stop at getting him in epoxy, putting the glass back in, and making the drive. If we weren't doing this restoration as a CZcams channel, we probably would have just left the glass out until then, but we just couldn't resist getting to make that roadtrip and share that story. Thank you for the support!!!
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I really need to find an alternative to removing the front & rear glass to install the headliner. My 64 Falcon is more of a resto-mod as I've laid down sound dampening material throughout the whole interior, including the roof. Engine parts from Vintage Inlines are getting more difficult to obtain since a lot of items are "out of stock"...
Overhead goes before the glass but I am sure ya know that...trim goes last
Chrome trim last on front i think chrome goes into gasket on outside before windshield?
Was the crome suppose to go on with the gasket? You never side
11:35 Sounds like file the metal down on that one side ?
Not so much a question for you but does anyone have an opinion on using a heat gun to soften the gasket during installation?
Try soaking the gasket in reality hot water first to help eliminate the hardness of the rubber, don't worry it will go back after it sets and cools down
Is there a link for the windshield gasket?
Good question. We just added those links in the description. Thanks.
Do you have any plans to engine swap Carl in the future?
You gotta get all that white powder off the new window seals. The release agent keeps the adhesive from adhering and the gasket can leak. On the next go round use mineral spirits or to wipe that seal really clean. It'll get kinda gooey and supple and seal really well to the pinch welds of the car. Trust me. You don't want to do this thrice
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Because of inflation, make sure you are buying all the expensive parts now, before they go thru the roof!
Think my solution is to call an auto glass company to come to install them. I would be too scared I would break the glass. But that is me.