[FWDLK] Window Rubber Softener

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From what I understand, using Gojo hand cleaner (the original, not the 
orange stuff) also works to soften up rubber windshield gaskets.

Ron

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> Here in Idaho, I use a local shop called Window Welder and they do a great 
> job. If the rubber is not torn up taking the old window out, it should be 
> fine. Gary Nelson in CA sells an excellent rubber softener that I have 
> used on numerous old rubbers and have yet found a need to buy new rubber 
> for several 56 though 59 mopars. Let me know if you need Gary's contact 
> info.
>
> George
>
>
> On May 29, 2013, at 10:00 PM, L-FORWARDLOOK automatic digest system 
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> > There are 7 messages totaling 1329 lines in this issue.
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> > Topics of the day:
> >
> >  1. 1956 Dodge windshield (6)
> >  2. ISO- Plymouth Project
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> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 11:56:51 -0500
> > From:    debenson2 <debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> > I just bought a 1956 Dodge CRL that is beautiful is a little street 
> > rodded
> > it has a 440 and a torque flite a Volare front end it is real nice, as 
> > soon
> > as it gets here I will post photographs for anyone who would like to see 
> > it.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have one issue with it however and am looking for some advice.
> >
> > The windshield has a small crack in it now I have a new one on order it
> > should be here next week.
> >
> > I am having difficulty locating someone to replace it.
> >
> > AND wondering if reusing the old gasket is ok or should I go ahead and 
> > order
> > one from Andy Bernbaum's?
> >
> > And if anyone in Minnesota knows of a vendor for the replacement?
> >
> > I do not think a place like Safelite can do this job..
> >
> > debenson2
> >
> > 763/438/6671
> >
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 15:22:39 -0400
> > From:    Adam Lindenbaum <adaml57@xxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> >     If the gasket is soft you can reuse it and I'd recommend it over a 
> > reproduction one but it's always good to buy one and bring it along just 
> > in case they need it.
> >    Some chain glass shops have very talented help. our local Triumph 
> > Glass (owned by Safelite) had a really good manager who did all of the 
> > specialty work and he was great, he cut glass for chopped cars,installed 
> > the windshield in my friend's '59 Fury, ect. He moved to Florida and now 
> > the place is a butcher shop, old and new cars. Ask around, the best glass 
> > guys for old cars (pre-urethane) are guys in their 50's. There are still 
> > some good old glass guys out there. If you were in Southeastern NY or 
> > Northeast PA I could hook you up with 2 great glass guys.
> >
> > Good Luck,
> > Adam Lindenbaum
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: debenson2 <debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wed, May 29, 2013 12:57 pm
> > Subject: [FWDLK] 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> >
> >
> > I just bought a 1956 Dodge CRL that is beautiful is a little street 
> > rodded it has a 440 and a torque flite a Volare front end it is real 
> > nice, as soon as it gets here I will post photographs for anyone who 
> > would like to see it.
> >
> > I have one issue with it however and am looking for some advice.
> > The windshield has a small crack in it now I have a new one on order it 
> > should be here next week.
> > I am having difficulty locating someone to replace it.
> > AND wondering if reusing the old gasket is ok or should I go ahead and 
> > order one from Andy Bernbaum's?
> > And if anyone in Minnesota knows of a vendor for the replacement?
> > I do not think a place like Safelite can do this job….
> > debenson2
> > 763/438/6671
> >
> >
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> >
> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 15:34:53 -0400
> > From:    Bjwt 56 <Bjwt56@xxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> > I reused the rear glass for my 56 Fury  with a new gasket from Steele and
> > screwed it up.  I cut the gasket too  short.  I got a new gasket and took 
> > the
> > car to the local PPG auto glass  shop and they took out my sloppy job and
> > put the new gasket with glass in.   I had some water leaks later, but 
> > fixed
> > that with window silicone  sealant.
> >
> >    Auto glass is really a two man  job.
> >
> >    John Teske
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 5/29/2013 3:22:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > adaml57@xxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > If the gasket is soft you can reuse it and I'd  recommend it over a
> > reproduction one but it's always good to buy one and bring  it along just 
> > in case
> > they need it.
> > Some chain glass  shops have very talented help. our local Triumph Glass
> > (owned by Safelite) had  a really good manager who did all of the 
> > specialty
> > work and he was great, he  cut glass for chopped cars,installed the 
> > windshield
> > in my friend's '59 Fury,  ect. He moved to Florida and now the place is a
> > butcher shop, old and new  cars. Ask around, the best glass guys for old 
> > cars
> > (pre-urethane) are guys in  their 50's. There are still some good old 
> > glass
> > guys out there. If you were in  Southeastern NY or Northeast PA I could
> > hook you up with 2 great glass guys.
> > Good Luck,
> > Adam Lindenbaum
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original  Message-----
> > From: debenson2 <debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To:  L-FORWARDLOOK <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wed, May 29, 2013  12:57 pm
> > Subject: [FWDLK] 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I just bought a 1956 Dodge  CRL that is beautiful is a little street 
> > rodded
> > it has a 440 and a torque  flite a Volare front end it is real nice, as
> > soon as it gets here I will post  photographs for anyone who would like 
> > to see
> > it.
> >
> > I have one issue with it  however and am looking for some advice.
> > The windshield has a small  crack in it now I have a new one on order it
> > should be here next  week.
> > I am having difficulty  locating someone to replace it.
> > AND wondering if reusing  the old gasket is ok or should I go ahead and
> > order one from Andy  Bernbaum's?
> > And if anyone in Minnesota  knows of a vendor for the replacement?
> > I do not think a place like  Safelite can do this job….
> > debenson2
> > 763/438/6671
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 16:25:24 -0700
> > From:    Jesse <ks_cowboy_86@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: ISO- Plymouth Project
> >
> > Hi everyone my name is Jesse Tollett. I just got home from the military 
> > last September and I am looking for a good project. I would really like 
> > to find a 1957 or 1958 2 or 4 door hardtop. I need something that can be 
> > restored and not completely gutted and rotted. I am looking for a car 
> > that is in the Kansas area, surrounding states are a possibility if I can 
> > get a good deal on a long travel. I deal in cash and cash only! Who 
> > doesn't like that? Thank you all! My number is 620-481-3689. My email is 
> > ks_cowboy_86@xxxxxxxxxx Please send pics if you can and a very good 
> > description. Again Thank you!
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> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 18:36:48 -0500
> > From:    Tim Bowers <stellarrestorations@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> > My advice is to make every effort to save and re-use the original gasket.
> >
> > From experience a couple of years ago, the Bernbaum gaskets will be a 
> > waste
> > of time and money.
> >
> > Tim Bowers
> > Stellar Antique Auto Restorations
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM, debenson2 <debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I just bought a 1956 Dodge CRL that is beautiful is a little street 
> > > rodded
> > > it has a 440 and a torque flite a Volare front end it is real nice, as 
> > > soon
> > > as it gets here I will post photographs for anyone who would like to see 
> > > it.
> > > ****
> > >
> > > ** **
> > >
> > > I have one issue with it however and am looking for some advice.****
> > >
> > > The windshield has a small crack in it now I have a new one on order it
> > > should be here next week.****
> > >
> > > I am having difficulty locating someone to replace it.****
> > >
> > > AND wondering if reusing the old gasket is ok or should I go ahead and
> > > order one from Andy Bernbaum's?****
> > >
> > > And if anyone in Minnesota knows of a vendor for the replacement?****
> > >
> > > I do not think a place like Safelite can do this job….****
> > >
> > > debenson2****
> > >
> > > 763/438/6671****
> > >
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> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 20:07:57 -0400
> > From:    Adam Lindenbaum <AdamL57@xxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> > My '57 Plymouth has original gaskets, my '58 Fury has Bernbaums front and
> > rear. The Originals are better but Bernbaums work just fine and are a 
> > decent
> > replacement
> > Adam Lindenbaum
> >
> > In a message dated 5/29/2013 7:36:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > stellarrestorations@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > My advice is to make every effort to save and re-use the original 
> > gasket.
> >
> >
> > From experience a couple of years ago, the Bernbaum  gaskets will be a
> > waste of time and money.
> >
> >
> > Tim  Bowers
> >
> > Stellar Antique Auto Restorations
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM, debenson2 <_debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > (mailto:debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx) > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > I just bought a 1956 Dodge  CRL that is beautiful is a little street 
> > rodded
> > it has a 440 and a torque  flite a Volare front end it is real nice, as
> > soon as it gets here I will  post photographs for anyone who would like 
> > to see
> > it.
> > I have one issue with it  however and am looking for some advice.
> > The windshield has a small  crack in it now I have a new one on order it
> > should be here next  week.
> > I am having difficulty  locating someone to replace it.
> > AND wondering if reusing  the old gasket is ok or should I go ahead and
> > order one from Andy  Bernbaum's?
> > And if anyone in Minnesota  knows of a vendor for the replacement?
> > I do not think a place like  Safelite can do this job….
> > debenson2
> > _763/438/6671_ (tel:763/438/6671)
> >
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> > Date:    Wed, 29 May 2013 22:49:25 -0400
> > From:    Nick Sperduto <drt-rdr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> > I have a bernbaum gasket in my 56 Plymouth. It's been in there since 
> > about
> > 1993. I get a slight drip in a heavy rain in the center of the 
> > windshield. I
> > never really looked to see why. I don't actually drive in enough rain for 
> > it
> > to bother me.
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> > [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of debenson2
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:57 PM
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [FWDLK] 1956 Dodge windshield
> >
> >
> >
> > I just bought a 1956 Dodge CRL that is beautiful is a little street 
> > rodded
> > it has a 440 and a torque flite a Volare front end it is real nice, as 
> > soon
> > as it gets here I will post photographs for anyone who would like to see 
> > it.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have one issue with it however and am looking for some advice.
> >
> > The windshield has a small crack in it now I have a new one on order it
> > should be here next week.
> >
> > I am having difficulty locating someone to replace it.
> >
> > AND wondering if reusing the old gasket is ok or should I go ahead and 
> > order
> > one from Andy Bernbaum's?
> >
> > And if anyone in Minnesota knows of a vendor for the replacement?
> >
> > I do not think a place like Safelite can do this job..
> >
> > debenson2
> >
> > 763/438/6671
> >
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