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melisahe · 04-19-2018, 08:13 PM

At the point where I'm installing the glass in my 38 coupe. Any tips on how to get the glass in the windshield. It's a two piece. Just doesn't what to go in, tried dawn and soapy water, Any and all help will be most appreciated. Thanks Mike.

alanwoodieman · 04-19-2018, 09:14 PM

I use soapy water and a couple of the bar clamps from HF to help hold it together and to help pull the frame together, as I use a rubber hammer-pound-pull up clamps-pound-clamps. It is a bear to do--just did two, one in a 36 another in a 35 and soon will do one for a 39.

melisahe · 04-20-2018, 08:43 AM

tks -I'll try again. Just doesn't want to reach the bottom of the frame. thought I might use a thinner glass bead.

Paul Selfe · 04-20-2018, 11:09 AM

I use WD40 for both removing and replacing glass in my 39 (37 frame). there are different thickness tapes, so make sure your tape is not too thick for the fit. Once the tape is applied to the glass, spray it with WD40. That will soften the tape and allow it to slide into the frame. If it dries too quickly, spray on more until you can bring the frame sections together. The WD40 will evaporate and you will have a good fit. An old glass man taught me that. Paul Selfe.

51504bat · 04-21-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Selfe

I use WD40 for both removing and replacing glass in my 39 (37 frame). there are different thickness tapes, so make sure your tape is not too thick for the fit. Once the tape is applied to the glass, spray it with WD40. That will soften the tape and allow it to slide into the frame. If it dries too quickly, spray on more until you can bring the frame sections together. The WD40 will evaporate and you will have a good fit. An old glass man taught me that. Paul Selfe.

The glass man who sold me the windshield and glass setting tape told me NEVER use WD40. Something about it continues to allow the tape and glass to move. Anyway his advise was window cleaner to lubricate the glass. It could be you have the wrong thickness glass tape. JMO

04-19-2018, 08:13 PM	#1
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	best way to fit glass in 37, 38, 39 windshield frame At the point where I'm installing the glass in my 38 coupe. Any tips on how to get the glass in the windshield. It's a two piece. Just doesn't what to go in, tried dawn and soapy water, Any and all help will be most appreciated. Thanks Mike.

04-19-2018, 09:14 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,978	Re: best way to fit glass in 37, 38, 39 windshield frame I use soapy water and a couple of the bar clamps from HF to help hold it together and to help pull the frame together, as I use a rubber hammer-pound-pull up clamps-pound-clamps. It is a bear to do--just did two, one in a 36 another in a 35 and soon will do one for a 39.

04-20-2018, 08:43 AM	#3
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: best way to fit glass in 37, 38, 39 windshield frame tks -I'll try again. Just doesn't want to reach the bottom of the frame. thought I might use a thinner glass bead.

04-20-2018, 11:09 AM	#4
Paul Selfe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Novelty, Ohio Posts: 136	Re: best way to fit glass in 37, 38, 39 windshield frame I use WD40 for both removing and replacing glass in my 39 (37 frame). there are different thickness tapes, so make sure your tape is not too thick for the fit. Once the tape is applied to the glass, spray it with WD40. That will soften the tape and allow it to slide into the frame. If it dries too quickly, spray on more until you can bring the frame sections together. The WD40 will evaporate and you will have a good fit. An old glass man taught me that. Paul Selfe.