How to Install Rear Glass on a 1968 Mustang

If the rear glass on your 1968 Mustang becomes damaged, it can not only reduce visibility when looking out of your back window, but also put your vehicle at risk of being stolen. Replacing your rear window is a relatively simple process which will take between one and two hours to complete. You can buy the replacement glass, parts and the tools you will need for the job from your local auto parts store.

Instructions

1

Use a sharp blade to remove the weatherstripping trim from around the edge of the Mustang rear window. Make an initial slit in the bottom of the trim and work your way around the edge cutting away the rest of the trim. Discard the trim in the trash.

2

Carefully press the rear windshield away from the frame of your Mustang. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from broken glass. Have someone stand outside the vehicle to help you lift the windshield from the frame.

3

Use a cloth to wipe away all of the excess caulk left on the frame of the window. Install new weatherstripping into the window frame.

4

Apply a layer of windshield urethane caulk around the edge of the new glass panel using a caulk gun. Lift the windshield into the weatherstripping and frame. Press the edges against the frame so that a seal sets in place.

5

Wait a few hours to allow the seal to firmly set in place. Clean the rear window glass with a cloth to ensure full visibility.

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