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mrtexas · 03-05-2012, 11:02 AM

I have a 36 woodie with the fixed windshield frame, cabrio also has the same frame.

I'm wondering whether I should have the glass shop install the frame with urethane like the new cars are installed or stick with the rubber gasket like original?

Function trumps originality for me if it is better.

FlatheadTed · 03-05-2012, 02:11 PM

urethane is hard to remove .If you are worried about leaks then a little silicone could work .

Tom Morookian · 03-06-2012, 06:06 AM

On my 36 coupe (with A/C) I opted out of the windshield opening. My glass shop used a 3M butyl adhesive rather than Urethane. They said " if you ever have to take it out you don't want urethane".

They said they could run a piano wire around it to get the windshield out.

31chevy · 03-06-2012, 07:31 AM

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I know from experience on a friend of mines car it will cost extra to have the glass installed if urethane has been used. Stick with glass bedding tape. My 2 cents.
Gary.

03-05-2012, 11:02 AM	#1
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Bedding 36 windshield frame with urethane I have a 36 woodie with the fixed windshield frame, cabrio also has the same frame. I'm wondering whether I should have the glass shop install the frame with urethane like the new cars are installed or stick with the rubber gasket like original? Function trumps originality for me if it is better.

03-05-2012, 02:11 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Bedding 36 windshield frame with urethane urethane is hard to remove .If you are worried about leaks then a little silicone could work . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

03-06-2012, 06:06 AM	#3
Tom Morookian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 502	Re: Bedding 36 windshield frame with urethane On my 36 coupe (with A/C) I opted out of the windshield opening. My glass shop used a 3M butyl adhesive rather than Urethane. They said " if you ever have to take it out you don't want urethane". They said they could run a piano wire around it to get the windshield out.

03-06-2012, 07:31 AM	#4
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: Bedding 36 windshield frame with urethane Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I know from experience on a friend of mines car it will cost extra to have the glass installed if urethane has been used. Stick with glass bedding tape. My 2 cents. Gary.