bmn10602 - March 27, 2007

I have a '49 Crosley Sedan Convertible. I need to put new rubber in. I've already taken the glass out and cut the old rubber out. I have the new rubber. The manual, says to put it in with a string which I fully understand. Is there an easier way to put it in? It says to put cement in. It seems like the cement would get all over everything as you're trying to get this window, rubber, string and everything working at once. Any suggestions from someone who has done it before? I certainly do not want it to leak.

flinttim - March 27, 2007

I worked in a glass shop for a good number of years and the string 
method works great on a one pc w/shield, but not as good on a split 
w/shield. It works but I find that "paddling" with a windshield paddle 
stick works better. Especially if you are working alone. The string 
method in about all cases requires a second set of hands. You need 
someone on the outside holding the glass in place and applying some 
pressure toward the inside. You'll have to do it with all 3 pcs in 
place (the glass, the divider rubber and the main rubber).
As far as the sealer, I'd forgo that myself. We don't drive these 
things enough to worry about it too much. If you do you use it, put in 
last , after everything else is done. We would use a pump made for 
that purpose. Sort of a squirt oil can looking affair that had a tip 
that went in under the rubber and then you "shot" the sealer in there.

"bsm – March 28, 2007

When I put the glass in my Crosley it took two people to do it.
 Wasn't to bad. I tried to put a windshield in my Hudson Jet,
 (two of us) and broke it. We tried the string idea. Didn't work on that
 windshield. So I called a pro. He took the windshield out of my donor
car and put it in the car that I am restoring in less than 45 minutes.
 $60.00 Well spent. So if in doubt call a pro.

chuckk - March 28, 2007

I have found that using a soap mix or silicone makes the rope go 
easier----and saves the rubber, I also use a few windshield 
tools

bugger5913 - April 10, 2007

When I changed the rubber set on "Precious" windshield 
I installed from inside the car (back window too) with 
paddles pushing the rubber set outward. Seat the
 rubber in the bottom first then work up both sides
 (with glass in rubber set) to hold it in place, then
across the top, then seal from outside. My center 
divider didn't fit right, I was told by friend that 
there is a divot that has to be lined up with the center
 of the windshield opening that allows the divider to seat

rwms – Winter 2009

I believe the pulls from the sliding rear windows on a Toyota pickup will work and look the same as the Crosley pulls.

PeteB – Winter 2009

Got my new ones from Service Motors.

RacerPete – Winter 2009

Service Motors has them, and they include the fabric glue on pad that holds them on.