Windshield Install

I have a 1957 CJ 5. I bought a replacement windshield. I got the windshield in the gasket in a new replacement windshield frame. The issue is the windshield seems too big for the replacement frame. How do I confirm this is the case? And would the two ply new glass be able to be cut by an auto glass shop? Thanks.

 

I bought the windshield from a good high quality online vendor. The windshield frame is an MD Juan. My original needs lots of work. I thought it would be easier to go with a replacement frame .

 

Because the gasket can’t be pushed down smooth. It is curled up and and the glass does not fit smooth at one end. One end is smooth. The other end is raised up.

 

I'd measure the overall width of the glass, then do the same for the opening in the w/s frame.
If you still have your original frame compare the two, side to side and top to bottom measurements of the opening and compare against the window glass itself.
You'll need additional clearance for the gasket also.
My guess is the w/s frame opening is smaller on the MD Juan piece than an OEM frame and it seems there's not enough room for the gasket.
Rather than risk breaking the glass if, in fact the opening is too small, I'd trim the frame lip to gain clearance.

 

Thanks. I was thinking of that trimming the metal frame. But the gasket outside pushes on the “Inlay of the MD Juan” frame. So trimming the metal rim is not enough. The frame inlay has to be larger or the glass smaller. I am not sure a glass shop can trim the two layered glass without cracking it. I would preferred trimmed glass over restoring original frame.

 

Laminated glass can be cut with a conventional wheeled glass cutter, and must be cut on both sides of the center plastic (pvb?) lamination. Once cut to size, the edge is generally belt sanded to finish off. Small amounts of trimming are difficult, and sanding is usually used for final fitting. I’m guessing if the frame can’t be trimmed enough, the glass will need to be trimmed/belt sanded to size.
All this is provided you can find an old-school glass shop.
-Donny