Windshield replacement

I'm in the process of installing a new windshield on my 74. The parts catalog calls for a 2 piece gasket set, (windshield gasket and filler gasket). My thinking is the filler goes on the frame flange and locks into the windshield gasket.

When I removed the glass there wasn't a filler gasket. The slightly tinted glass tells me the windshield has been replaced at least once and I'm assuming by a professional glass company. I'm guessing by the gasket's dry rot the windshield has been installed without issues for over 10 years.

My questions, do I need the filler gasket? Would the filler gasket add hassle to an otherwise straight forward job? I was planning to use weed wacker line over rope, any recommendations?

 

There are two types of gasket, the self locking type where that has a lip that gets tucked in after the gasket is put on, and then the two piece that has a rope gasket that gets installed last to lock in the window. Your supplier will have one or the other.


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Norm

 

I just pickup of the gaskets, a 2 piece. I can now see there isn't a need for a rope/weed wacker line to help install it like you would for the self locking gasket. The previous installer used the self locking gasket. Thanks

 

they make a tool for installing that filler gasket. i use a paint stick and a little lube,and a lot of patience

 

When I picked up my glass they gave me a plastic tool to install the gaskets. The install went smooth.

 

Excellent!

 

These work really well for locking strips, on the heli's that we have they have locking strips on the inside as well as on the outside and can be a nightmare to do
http://www.hitechglazing.com/product/2781009/40273