How to Install a 1964 Dodge Windshield

Damaged windshields are not only cosmetically degrading, they are potentially dangerous, and may prevent your car from being legally roadworthy. Dodge produced several vehicle models in 1964, but they all use the same basic windshield system. This task is most commonly performed by a professional, but with some special tools you can do it yourself. Considering the weight and fragility of the windshield, this is a job that will require the assistance of a second person.

Instructions

1

Put on safety glasses. Make sure they cover the entire eye and leave no gaps for stray glass particles to enter. It's possible for glass to shatter during the removal process, and unprotected eyes are vulnerable to injury.

2

Slide a windshield trim removal tool between the glass and the surrounding trim. Gently maneuver the tool along the length of the trim until you feel it hit a clip. Carefully twist the tool side-to-side until the clip pops out. Continue this process along the entire perimeter of the windshield until all of the clips have been disengaged. Set the trim aside.

3

Cut the seal that runs around the outside of the windshield. This is a thick, black, rubber piece that was previously hidden by the trim pieces. A windshield seal cutter is ideal for this job, however a carpet knife will also work. Place the tool flat against the windshield and press against the seal to cut through it. Continue until the entire seal has been severed and the glass is completely exposed.

4

Slide a plastic windshield stick in between the glass and the frame, and gently work the glass free from the remaining part of the seal. Never substitute a metal tool for a windshield stick.

5

Push the windshield out from the inside of the car and remove it. Take care not to scratch the paint on the hood. Using a rag, clean the surface of any glue or sealant that remains.

6

Slide the new rubber seal over the new windshield. Slide the pull rope into the seal's channel. If your seal didn't come with a pull rope, you can substitute a length of nylon clothesline. This rope will be used to pull the seal into place once the windshield is on the car. Align the rope so that the excess length hangs out of the bottom of the seal.

7

Place the windshield on the car. Push the bottom part of the seal over the pinch weld. Pull the rope out of the seal. As the rope comes out, the seal will slide over the pinch weld, locking the windshield in place. Go slow around each of the corners to avoid damaging the seal.

8

Place a non-hardening sealer inside a caulk gun and, from the outside of the car, fill in the gap between the seal and the surrounding metal. This will help keep moisture out. Allow the sealer to dry, then replace the trim. Using mild pressure, the trim will simply snap into place once the clips are properly aligned.