shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 Anyone know for sure what size ribbon I need to install the windshield with? I’ve researched a lot, coming up with 5/16” or 3/8”. It is a replacement glass and I don’t see any markings on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 I used 3/8" when I replaced my glass 2 years ago. Replacement glass is a tad thinner than OEM so I went with bigger ribbon. It worked no problem; I got it through NPD 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 Yep, 3/8 . Make sure not to touch the mounting edge of the glass or the body lip ,it will leave a fingerprint and will cause leaks . The best time to install a windshield is when it gets warmer outside ,its much easier to seat the glass properly as the ribbon or rope is a lot softer ,just do not push to hard in one spot ...ask me how i learned this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted March 24, 2022 Thank you much. I went with the 3/8. Install went perfect today. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted March 25, 2022 Do yo guys mean 3/8" cord/rope like shown in the video below, or this ribbon from NPD: https://www.npdlink.com/product/3m-window-weld-ribbon-sealer/106654?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dwindshield%2Bribbon%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969 https://www.google.com/search?q=mustangs+to+fear+windshield+install+video&sxsrf=APq-WBtJxLpo_B8Evc8vfUWi0I2RheCXow%3A1648227605592&ei=FfU9YrfQI4ilqtsPm_mwsAQ&ved=0ahUKEwj3rsKn3uH2AhWIkmoFHZs8DEYQ4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=mustangs+to+fear+windshield+install+video&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQghEKABOgcIABBHELADOgQIABANOgoILhDHARCvARANOgYIABAWEB46BQgAEIYDOgcIIRAKEKABOgUIIRCrAjoFCAAQogQ6BQghEJIDSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUIsSWLG6AWCCwQFoAXABeACAAY8BiAGXFZIBBDIxLjiYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz#kpvalbx=_NPU9Yq78AoOiqtsPyLaQ8A017 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted March 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Mach1 Driver said: Do yo guys mean 3/8" cord/rope like shown in the video below, or this ribbon from NPD: I used the 3/8 round like the first one u posted from npd. I watched the one where Rich used the urethane on the 69 windshield that is interesting, if I were to ever replace another one I would give that a try. I like the way that is done with putting the trim on while the sealer is still soft so u can get the height right before it sets up. I did see something black around the edge, I assume that is what you're talking about. Not sure what that is, if it came on the glass or something he put on it. 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 I think it’s a urethane primer that’s applied to etch the glass. My glass had it on there already so I didn’t buy it, it was $35 a bottle at the parts house I use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
