Re-mounting windshield

If you are going to replace the windshield rubber, then just cut it and carefully remove the windshield. The Pantera parts vendors will have replacement windshields. Mine came from Wilkinson.

If you are replacing the windshield rubber, and you still have the two piece chrome molding, then be prepared to shell out big bucks for a new one. Bob Byars at Precision Proformance has them, and Larry Stock at Pantera Parts Connection may still have one. Wilkinson will tell you that the rubber in no longer available for the two piece chrome molding.

John

If you need a new gasket, trim and windshield then maybe consider one of Wilkinson's modern upgrade glue in windshields. He had them on special last month, maybe he'll still cut you a deal.

Julian

Thanks to all of you. I was not aware of the chrome trim that is missing from my car’s windshield. Perhaps this gap I’m seeing is a void that should be filled with metal. I’m starting to think the windshield might be installed correctly. Have any of you figured out a way to work this without the chrome? Would any of these parts dealers have a kit that comes in black rubber? Please excuse my ignorance as my car is a 25 year old dream recently come true.

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Perhaps this gap I’m seeing is a void that should be filled with metal.

No, it is not.

Chrome trim presses into a slot running down the middle of the rubber gasket. It is a PITA to remove and install without bending.

There were at one time some vendor supplied windshields that were undersized. I suspect you may have one?

What is the manufacturer's name on your windshield?

Larry

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Please excuse my ignorance as my car is a 25 year old dream recently come true.

Congrats on recently fulfilling your 25 year dream. And welcome to this board. Be sure to check out some of these valuable resources:
http://www.banzairunnerpantera...chinfo_bestfixes.htm
http://realbig.com/detomaso/
http://www.panteraplace.com/
http://www.provamo.com/

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Have any of you figured out a way to work this without the chrome?

I've been told that Steve Wilkinson has a rubber gasket that eliminates the chrome, but I have not verified this. Give him a call. 562-634-3434

John

A photo or two would help this thread.

Can you post some?

If you need help, just ask.

Larry

I got the 'trimless' windshield rubber from Wilkinson and it looks great!!

Close-up pic

Hey Joules5/jb1490,
I took your lead and contacted Wilkinson Friday. I learned quite a lot about my late addition Pushbutton. I need to talk to these guys first before ordering parts. There were a lot of design changes going on early. Apparently my original brass trim was unusual. Regardless, they determined that I had one of the early German “short” replacement windshields on my car. This is what caused the ½” gap as someone mentioned earlier. Yes, they do offer a rubber gasket kit that replaces the metal. I bought a new windshield for $550 + Gasket Kit $179. All in all I got off cheaper than I was expecting originally.
Thanks for the pic’s 72GTS. I’ll pass them on to my windshield dude. I hope mine turns out as nice as what you showed. Thanks again for pushing me in the right direction. It’s one of those “Aw S**t!” moments that worked out for the better.

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I bought a new windshield for $550 + Gasket Kit $179. All in all I got off cheaper than I was expecting originally.

Indeed.

Lowest pricing I've ever heard of for stock glass, AND gasket.

Larry