Windshield | 1965-1968 Mustang

Bill shows you how to install a Windshield on your 1965-1968 Mustang.
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A common request from our viewers is how to properly install a windshield on an early model 1965-1968 Mustang. This is a rather involved process that can be both tricky and time-consuming. In this video, Bill shows you the basics for a windshield installation on a 1968 Mustang Fastback.
This installation will be helpful if you're replacing your entire windshield, your headliner, windshield moldings, or your windshield weatherstrip.
If you are attempting to install your windshield and/or rear window you will need about 3 cans of window sealant:
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[@williamcharles9480]

This is one of the better videos on KZbin that deals with the installation of the gasketed, (weatherstripped), glass as found on the 64 1/2 to 68 Ford Mustang. Pay special attention to the fact that this install uses a special sized strip caulk in the gasket's groove that gets inserted into the car's outer metal flange. The diameter of this caulk is 3/16 of an inch. The part number is EW13524. This is a quality Eastwood product and the CJ number is actually the same as the Eastwood part number. This caulk is paintable and its color is black. Its maximum temperature range is 150 degrees. The package of two pounds of 12 inch lengths measures out to a total of 98 linear feet. Using the strip caulk method as shown is a much cleaner method of installation in comparison to applying tube caulk into this same gasket groove. Believe me.

[@edgil5696]

Great video, Bill. I have a leaking windshield on my 1969 Dodge Charger. After watching this video, I know what I have to do to repair the leak. Thank you very much for your help.

[@timewarp1934]

I always start the string at the bottom. This way the weight of the glass will seat down and not move. I’ve done this by my self.

[@donrush5690]

Agreed!

[@lakeracer8453]

I've been doing this professionally since 1972 and you sir are 100% ABSOLUTELY correct.

[@orangesharpy]

I have to give it to CJ on this one. This is a very good video and it helped make the installation of the windshield on my 66 pretty easy. I have watched a lot of classic Mustang windshield install videos and this is the best as far as explanation, well organized, logical easy to follow steps and quality video/visuals. The process is not really hard at all I did it all by myself with no set of extra hands and it was fine. I will stress however that the sealer is a HUGE pain in the butt to get off of your hands so WEAR GLOVES. I got some disposable nitrile gloves so you still have tactile sensitivity. 91% alcohol does a good job of getting it off with LOTS scrubbing as I learned the hard way before I got the gloves and finished the job. I also found (for me at least) the most crucial area to seal is the area between the body and the seal. So the second area he sealed. That's where I had 2 small leaks I caught during the water test stage. On the bottom left and right towards the corners so I applied extra sealant and used a gloved hand to press in into the area while smoothing it against the body and the seal. Leaks went away. Also like he said the weather stripping is tight so just take your time and go slow stretching and massaging it into place. If you place a lot of torque on these windshields when they are out of the car they can crack easily. I know this because getting my old windshield out and pushing on it not even that hard to unseat it caused it to crack in a bunch of places in an area that was not even near the existing crack. I found that 1/8 diamond braid nylon cord from hardware store was perfect for the pull out/stripping seat cord. Any larger than 1/8 and I think it would be very difficult to pull out especially in the corners and may damage the stripping. Also I got 2 tubes of sealer but one was enough for me with a bit left over. Everything else in this video is A+.

[@genemounce8302]

This video has me SERIOUSLY thinking about converting my '68 to flush mount glass. LOL sheesh, what a PITA ! well done though .

[@sfdrcm]

Excellent. I found using a blunt pointed flat nylon trim tool and Windex helped me attach the gasket to the windshield with very little effort, relatively.

[@lakeracer8453]

I generally use a 3/16" or even 1/4" nylon rope depending on the vehicle. Yours looks like 1/8" and I have found that OCCASIONALLY a smaller rope (string) can cut/tear the new gasket especially going around square corners. Also, I prefer to overlap it at the bottom and start my pull there so gravity works in my favor. Starting at the top, sometimes the glass will try to slide down and out of position.

[@mdkingsley]

Great video Bill, thanks for the info

[@RyderHook22]

First time i comment on your Videos: it really helped me and worked out the very first time! As Sealant i recommend Liqui Moly 6196, wont dry out and easy to apply (nothing flimsy)!

[@cjponyparts]

Thanks for the tip!

[@BEEBEE159]

Great video. Thanks CJ Pony...

[@65coupestang]

bad ass mustang having the windsheild installed

[@Jason-cb2ns]

great video! way better than the chris iglasius attempt at the same installation.

[@wakjob961]

Do these replacement windshields have that pitted/seltzer water effect when diving into a low sun angle or at night time with on coming car headlights?

[@mrfixit8776]

Hey Bill, I was wondering if the CRL sealant that your using is the same as the 3M Bedding and Glazing compound. I have the CRL sealer but most Mustangers tell me to purchase the 3M sealer.

[@luislascurain8668]

Great video

[@cjponyparts]

thank you very much

[@MrModmustang]

Great video. Thanks .

[@cjponyparts]

Glad you liked it!

[@jeepfan971]

do you have a video on 1979-1986 mustang hatch windshield replacement

[@MrTodo6969]

Great video!! I have a 65 Mustang, the top molding is coming off on the driver side corner and I’m sure it’s a clip problem. Can I just remove that one side and figure it out or do I need to remove the whole top piece?

[@mikegrehan5468]

Bill, Great video.I bought the caulk and trim from you folks for my 67 Mustang. What cleaner are you using to clean up at the end that is in that spray can???

[@williammcmahon2139]

How do you install the metal arm into the new sun visor for a 67 mustang?

[@jballs1118]

Sir great video question I have a 1965 mercury comet 202 I have replaced the front windshield as well is 65 mustang windshield the same as the comet am having a difficult time finding a windshield for me vehicle. Thanks for your help?

[@danielrittatore4394]

do you have a video for a windshield 1969 installation?

[@stevenaranjo8484]

What kind/brand of sealant did you use to seal once the window was in place. Was that a urethane that sets up?

[@zackay8649]

Hey Bill, it appears that you leave small portions of windlace attached at the headliner during the windshield install. Am I seeing that correctly? i would like to do that to keep the headliner tight if it's possible. Thanks for the video!

[@gonzaloramirez2407]

hey bill what did you use to remove the extra glue

[@fredbeer6950]

Please make a video on how to install windshield wipers

[@judoguy33]

Are the molding clips the same size on the windshield and rear glass?

[@howpaul7553]

Ok i was going to do my 73 truck my self but ill take it in.

[@GeorgeBonez]

Man it looks like I am going to have to learn this process for myself although I really don't care to. The top driver-side corner of my windshield in my 64 Fairlane is leaking because of a bad install job during paint (a shitty paint job btw)before I got the car. I don't know whether to try and repair it or yank the windshield and start all over.. The previous owner buggered the job up even worse by squirting silicon shit all over the place and yet it still leaks! Uhhgggg! And yes like ya said, I am having a hard time finding someone in my home town willing to take-on this job for the fear of breaking my glass!

[@Zerogivengarage]

+GeorgeBonez A lot of glass places won't touch the classics, its a much different process than current glass.

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

What do you do to replace the tabs that break off that hold the trim? I don't want to buy and expensive tool to weld new tabs. Is there a DIY way to hold the tabs on?

[@the__tinkerer]

Bill, great video. Question, do you recommend having the trim clips installed or not during the installation of the new glass and gasket?

[@Loudd2v]

Keep the clips in or if your replacing the clips it's easier to do so while the windshield is out

[@darthrinvador]

hey Bill, do you have an installation video for a 1969 mustang rear window backlight?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+darthrinvador I am not even sure what that is?

[@falcon9983]

hey brotha awesome video as always. where can i get the weather strip. i looked on your side but i couldnt find it

[@Zerogivengarage]

+cameron kline www.cjponyparts.com/windshield-weatherstrip-concours-1965-1968/p/WSWS1/

[@abdulhassan1107]

Man! This is THE video on windshield installation. No need to see any other one. Thanks a lot! What was the size of that strip caulk rope you were using, was it 1/4" or 3/8"?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+Abdul Hassan Its 3M 08578 They don't list the size but I would say 1/4 is accurate

[@williamcharles9480]

This may be a little late for you, but for those that are interested in the diameter of the strip caulk, I clicked onto the info flag in the video and it says that it's an Eastwood product, part number "EW13524" . Eastwood lists the diameter at 3/16 inch. The two pound 12 inch lengths measure out to 98 linear feet. It's color is black and it is paintable.

[@sfdrcm]

Convertible trim is different. The top trim is bolted in place and there are some screws involved on the side pieces. Make notes and take pictures. Otherwise the same.

[@danielrittatore4394]

do you have front windshield weather stripping for 69' mustang?

[@donrush5690]

69 glues in, no seal required

[@ozzil]

did exactly as you showed on a 67 cougar. everything went amazing. next morning the windshield had a crack. what would be the reason it cracked after install?

[@ozzil]

ozzil headliner and gasket went in amazing. only thing i did not do was caulk it right away, i was going to wait till morning. should that have been done right away?

[@Zerogivengarage]

ozzil Caulking the next morning would be fine. Tough so say why it cracked. Was it a new windshield or an older one?

[@ozzil]

it was old but mint. installed another one went in fine no cracks

[@Loudd2v]

@@ozzil I'm a autoglass technician and from my experience the gasket that goes around the window can be very tight so if there was any amount of too much pressure can cause a stress crack, windshields are very fragile when not in place especially the edges so there may have been a tiny chip that caused it to spread.

[@Farty_McFly]

How long after sealant is applied to be able to drive? How long does the sealant take to fully dry/cure

[@1mcrypto147]

That's rudd never cures. I did mine 3 years ago and it is still a sticky mess if you touch it.

[@jeff95519]

Every other video and instructions I've seen shows that the pull cord should start and end at the bottom of the glass not the top. That way when you set the glass on the window openning lip it's easyer go get it started.

[@Zerogivengarage]

There are differing opinions on many installs, we are simply showing you how we do it. We have successfully installed hundreds of windshields using this technique. While sitting it on the bottom and starting there might be easier, starting from the top will create a better seal IMHO since the lower will push the upper further into place when installed. If the window will leak the top is a far more common place.

[@donrush5690]

TRUE!

[@dingo207]

My car was painted after we had a new windshield installed, and the guy did a poor job causing paint to cover almost all of the seal and coating every molding clip in paint. How would I go about reinstalling the molding?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+Christian Norris If the clips have too much paint in them you would need to strip them to get the moldings to seat properly.

[@dingo207]

+Bill Tumas, thank you

[@jtyreetex]

What if the windshield is installed and has a leak right in the middle top. What can be done to fix this? Anything?

[@Zerogivengarage]

jtyreetex As long as the weatherstrip is seated properly you can try adding a little more sealant

[@jtyreetex]

Bill Tumas thanks

[@howpaul7553]

This should work for my 73 mavericak well right

[@cjponyparts]

The concept should be the same.

[@jenniferphung8831]

Hi, does it matter what type or specific gauge of rope I use?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+Jennifer Phung thinner rope is easier to remove. You want to use the thinnest you can get away with that won't break

[@jenniferphung8831]

+Bill Tumas Thank you!

[@thallesmaciel88]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hogsblood69]

Hey bill, what sealer and strip caulk do you use?

[@Zerogivengarage]

***** The links are above for both. Eastwood strip caulk and 3M ADWT window adhesive.

[@Googel35]

What is the paint color on this mustang?

[@Zerogivengarage]

Presidential Blue

[@keithsmith8250]

why water test it? you done a great job .. ill follow your lead .. cheeers you hav saved me alot of time not stuffing it up

[@Zerogivengarage]

It is a lot easier to add a little more sealant before you reinstall the moldings.

[@keithsmith8250]

shall do cheeers.. ill fit front n rear today in a 77 f100 ... great advise thank you once again