DIY Windshield Installation on a 1969 Dodge Dart

When it comes to replacing the windshield on your 1969 Dodge Dart, even if you have purchased all the parts needed yourself, professional installation can be quite expensive. Installing a windshield yourself is something which can be easily done, and will save you a lot of money in the process.

Instructions

1

Locate the two mounting screws on on the base of the rear-view wing mirror. Remove one of the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. This will allow you to slide the wing mirror away from the base. Repeat this one the second wing mirror. This will give you better access to the windshield.

2

Use a sharp blade to cut away the rubber trim from around the edges of the windshield. Make an initial incision in the trim and cut away the rest of the trim in a clockwise direction. All of the trim must be removed.

3

Enter the vehicle and press the center of the windshield so that it begins to come away from the windshield frame. Have someone to help you standing outside the Dart. They can be used to help take the weight of the windshield to help remove and install it. This also helps prevent any unnecessary damage to the hood when removing the windshield.

4

Apply a layer of windshield sealant around the edges of the new windshield. Attach the new gasket to the bottom of the windshield. The gasket should be dead center and also have the heavy part of the gasket on the inside and the slit on the outside. Fix a nylon cord around the outer groove of the windshield.

5

Lift the windshield in to the windshield frame with the help of another person. Have the other person press the windshield against the frame for a few minutes to allow the seal to set in place. Enter the vehicle and pull the nylon cord around the bottom of the windshield. This will allow the rubber lip to set in place. Reattach the wing mirrors by sliding them back on to their bases and fixing in place with the base screw.