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Windshield Install

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Island CJ5, Apr 9, 2022.

  1. Apr 9, 2022
    Island CJ5

    Island CJ5 New Member

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    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.
     
  2. Apr 9, 2022
    Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

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    Are you sure you got the right frame and glass? A glass shop should be able to cut the windshield...
     
  3. Apr 9, 2022
    Glenn

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    Is the glass installed already? Why do you think the glass is too big?
     
  4. Apr 9, 2022
    Island CJ5

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    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 .
     
  5. Apr 9, 2022
    Island CJ5

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    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.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I think if it was mine I'd take the whole thing to a glass shop like you're asking about. I wonder if they could sand the outer edge of the glass down to conform to the frame measurement. It does sound like the inside measurement of the frame might be off.
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    Is the glass straight or curved?...
     
  8. Apr 10, 2022
    SIDSCJ

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    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.
     
  9. Apr 10, 2022
    Island CJ5

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    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.
     
  10. Apr 11, 2022
    Keys5a

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    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
     
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