Advice on installing new windshield glass

[thuestis]

Guys,

Was hoping to get some advice or guidance on the installation of front windshield glass.

I was fortunate to recently source a set of NOS Sekurit glass for my 1960 bus. The windshield rubber on my bus is in excellent shape and would like to keep it. Let me also quickly say I plan to use a professional to install the Sekurit glass.

The current windshield glass is aftermarket. The symbol appears to be a FY AS1 M858. Don't really care if I crack this glass when removing it.

So my question. Once I have the old windshield glass out, can I safely get the Sekurit glass installed using the existing windshield rubber?

Any tips or advice are GREATLY appreciated!!

Tim

[Eric&Barb]

Sure. Just follow the directions in the workshop manual.
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[Eric&Barb]

And new or used seal one really needs a sealant against body and glass.
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[Lind]

sekurit AS2 glass is tempered, and of questionable legality and safety in the USA. Tempered glass shatters instead of cracking like laminated glass does.

I would never run tempered front glass.

Always replace the rubber window seals. They are cheap. Be sure that your windshield channel is clean and not rusty. I use butyl tape and they seal up really well.
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[parker007]

warm rubber first , makes huge difference.

[thuestis]

Guys, Thanks for all the comments. Very helpful.

One last question. Who produces or provides the best windshield rubber?

Thanks

[motofly196]

I've had zero issues with Wolfsburg West windshield seals.

[thuestis]

Has anyone bought window rubber from Lane Russell?

They have have a German made set.

https://lanerussell.com/collections/rubber-seals/p...5754349064


Any feedback is appreciated!

[EverettB]

I wonder if those are from Vewib, in which case CIP1 (and others?) may sell their stuff too.

Example of ones from CIP1 with with molded corners, which I think are Vewib:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24-211-845-121-A
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[motofly196]

Thanks for that link to CIP1, I've been looking for stationary glass "German pre molded corner" side glass for awhile now. Ronnie used to stock it, but didn't have them last time I needed them.

You might want to try the German window seals instead of Wolfsburg West ones...I bet they seal up better with molded corners.

[thuestis]

Everett. thanks for the tip on CIPI, but unfortunately they are out of the right side seal.

Any other suggestions?

[BarryL]

One specific molded side will work for both sides just as well.

[cru62]

[BarryL]

[BarryL]

These are the best thing going in my opinion.
http://www.westcoastmetric.com/i-22966265-211-026.html

[Clara]