T & N Windshield Gasket

[tismy55]

I received my T & n gasket today should I go ahead and install on windshield ? Do I need to add the adhesive to install the gasket onto the windshield ? Thanks for the help Guys.

[Carmine]

Originally Posted by tismy55

I received my T & n gasket today should I go ahead and install on windshield ? Do I need to add the adhesive to install the gasket onto the windshield ? Thanks for the help Guys.

I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe any adhesive is used to install the gasket onto the windshield. It will stretch and hopefully stay. I believe there is a sealant or tape used between the rubber gasket and metal framework to keep the moisture out. The gasket is also grooved to accommodate the windshield moulding/brightwork that has to go on before installing the windshield. I think this would also depend on your model (for the moulding). Hope I wasn't too far off, Carmine.

[Rick_L]

You should use 3M strip caulk on any uneven places on the pinch weld, as well as around the wiper escutcheons.

Use 3M 8509 sealer anywhere you think you need it, like the gasket groove, but if everything fits, dry is ok.

DON'T use silicone. Or urethane adhesive like is used on late models.

I think there's a sticky post about windshield installation, maybe in the library forum.

[angs1957]

Originally Posted by Rick_L

You should use 3M strip caulk on any uneven places on the pinch weld, as well as around the wiper escutcheons.

Use 3M 8509 sealer anywhere you think you need it, like the gasket groove, but if everything fits, dry is ok.

DON'T use silicone. Or urethane adhesive like is used on late models.

I think there's a sticky post about windshield installation, maybe in the library forum.

I had the windshield fitted as they did it as per Ricks description, make sure the stainless is on theres some threads on it

[tismy55]

I have a 150 no trim

[tismy55]

On the 150 gasket it has a split which I think goes over the windshield,however it has one lip on the other side does that lip face on the outside of the windshield ? Also It is very stiff to try and put on windshield how can I loosen it up ? Thanks for help

[Chevynut]

Where did you get your T&N gasket? I think I'll go ahead and order one so I have it.

[tismy55]

Chevynut I purchased them @ T&N their Phone number is 704-788-1418 the price is $ 50 for front windshield gasket ,and $50 for back glass gasket plus shipping. That is for the 150 gasket may be more for belair or 210

[56-210sedan]

Originally Posted by Chevynut

Where did you get your T&N gasket? I think I'll go ahead and order one so I have it.

Cliffs Classic Chevrolet is a dealer for them, he is located in Portland, Oregon and also a sponsor here at TriFive

[Petmils 1957 4DR Belair]

Originally Posted by Rick_L

You should use 3M strip caulk on any uneven places on the pinch weld, as well as around the wiper escutcheons.

Use 3M 8509 sealer anywhere you think you need it, like the gasket groove, but if everything fits, dry is ok.

DON'T use silicone. Or urethane adhesive like is used on late models.

I think there's a sticky post about windshield installation, maybe in the library forum.

Rick you mentioned 3m strip caulk to use around the wiper escutheons is that the stuff I found around my wiper escutheons it looks like plumbers putty is that true...Peter