F-100 Builder's Guide

FORWARD VIEW

PRP Windshield Install

- Words by MIKE ALEXANDER Photos by SOLOMON LUNGER Install by I95 MOTORSPORT­S

THERE’S NOTHING WORSE THAN A BLURRED or foggy forward view. Cracks, old glass, leaky seals, wind noise and more distract from moving forward with a clear view, and forward vision is what it’s all about! The crew at Precision Replacemen­t Parts understand­s this better than anyone, and they’re here to help clear the road ahead for forward progress.

TA new windshield and windshield seal are exactly what the doctor ordered for Project Ol’ Red, and with the help of I95 Motorsport­s it was a breeze. Follow along below, and for extra help the PRP YouTube channel always comes in clutch. For more info visit PRP.com.

?? ?? 01 We used PRP windshield seal part number WCR 602 and started with a new windshield set on a clean work stand that has been thoroughly cleaned.
01 We used PRP windshield seal part number WCR 602 and started with a new windshield set on a clean work stand that has been thoroughly cleaned.
?? ?? 02 Next, the I95 crew began to apply the gasket onto the new glass starting in the center. Make sure to double check that the corners are in the right place.
02 Next, the I95 crew began to apply the gasket onto the new glass starting in the center. Make sure to double check that the corners are in the right place.
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?? ?? 05 Next, they insert a ¼-inch diameter rope in the section at the bottom of the gasket (diagram shown), starting at the bottom and overlappin­g 6 to 8 inches.
05 Next, they insert a ¼-inch diameter rope in the section at the bottom of the gasket (diagram shown), starting at the bottom and overlappin­g 6 to 8 inches.
?? ?? 04 They continued slowly applying the gasket on the glass and worked their way around slowly. (It’s always helpful to have an extra set of hands on any glass/seal install.)
04 They continued slowly applying the gasket on the glass and worked their way around slowly. (It’s always helpful to have an extra set of hands on any glass/seal install.)
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?? ?? 08 Now the windshield can be placed, starting with getting the bottom of the window into the groove on the weatherstr­ip. (You might need to finesse the window a little by slapping it softly to make it go into place. This is why we leave glass installs to the profession­als … haha.)
08 Now the windshield can be placed, starting with getting the bottom of the window into the groove on the weatherstr­ip. (You might need to finesse the window a little by slapping it softly to make it go into place. This is why we leave glass installs to the profession­als … haha.)
?? ?? 06 The weatherstr­ip and trim are now installed on the windshield, so we used some tape to hold the trim in place. Two suction cups are used to easily maneuver the glass into place.
06 The weatherstr­ip and trim are now installed on the windshield, so we used some tape to hold the trim in place. Two suction cups are used to easily maneuver the glass into place.
?? ?? 07 The original window and any weatherstr­ip and/or debris have been removed and the channels have been thoroughly cleaned.
07 The original window and any weatherstr­ip and/or debris have been removed and the channels have been thoroughly cleaned.
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?? ?? 10 And there you have it! Clear vision and a great seal, Ol’ Red is making forward progress.
10 And there you have it! Clear vision and a great seal, Ol’ Red is making forward progress.
?? ?? 09 Now for the tricky part: They carefully pulled the rope to let the weatherstr­ip seal tightly in the channels.
09 Now for the tricky part: They carefully pulled the rope to let the weatherstr­ip seal tightly in the channels.

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