Sun, rain, snow, and road...
Sun, rain, snow, and road debris can all wreak havoc on the windshield of your Mopar. Fortunately, making your car safer and more attractive by replacing the windshield has never been easier.
There are a lot of important parts on our old Mopars, but one part that is often taken for granted is the windshield. Most of us don't think too much about this part of our car, unless it is cracked or broken, but in reality the windshield serves many purposes. Of course the main purpose of the windshield, and the one that affects driving safety the most, is to give us a clear view of the road ahead. Secondarily, the windshield protects us from the wind, keeps foreign objects like sand, rocks, birds, and bugs from striking us as we drive, and seals the car from the rain, snow, cold, and heat. The windshield also takes a lot of abuse from the elements, especially the sun, and is routinely struck by insects, sand, and rocks as we drive, so it doesn't take long before the front glass really starts showing its age.
To remove the windshield from...
To remove the windshield from your Mopar, the rubber gasket or butyl strip holding it in place must usually be cut. Fortunately new rubber windshield gaskets are available from Year One for most applications.
In the past, changing the windshield in a classic car involved searching for a good used piece of glass, and hoping that the rubber gasket was still pliable enough to be used. But even a good used windshield can be as old as the one it will replace, and although maybe not cracked, used windshields are usually smoked and discolored around the edges, have windshield wiper scratches, and can have surface imperfections that impede the driver's vision. Luckily, modern computer technology has made new windshields available for virtually any Mopar, making it easy for your local glass installer to order and install a new windshield for your car, and companies like Year One carry all of the gaskets and hardware needed to replace your windshield.
A new windshield in your Mopar doesn't just improve the looks of your car; it also makes the car safer by allowing the driver a better, clearer view of the road. Additionally, having a new windshield installed can prevent leaks caused by hardened old gaskets or sealing material, and can give you a chance to perform rust repair in the windshield channel if needed. Also, it gives you a good opportunity to change the reveal molding clips that you can only get to with the glass removed. From a driver's point of view, a new windshield doesn't just make the car safer; it makes the car feel newer and more enjoyable to drive. Follow along and we'll show you how easy it is to replace the windshield in your car.
 The windshield channel can...  The windshield channel can trap water and debris, causing corrosion issues. Now is the time to clean the channel and make any needed repairs before installing the new glass. |  The reveal molding clips of...  The reveal molding clips of most old Mopars are only replaceable with the windshield removed. |  YearOne has the right clips...  YearOne has the right clips so that your molding will snap properly in place once the windshield is replaced. |
 A-bodies and pre-1971 B-Bodies...  A-bodies and pre-1971 B-Bodies use a rubber window gasket to hold the windshield in place. These are often not reusable and must be replaced. This is not likely something your glass installer has readily available, so we suggest ordering a new gasket. We found ours at YearOne. |  Post '70 B-Bodies, like the...  Post '70 B-Bodies, like the '71 Road Runner we're working on, use butyl tape to seal the windshield in place. This is something your glass installer will have on hand, or it can be purchased at most auto parts stores. |  We ordered our new front windshield...  We ordered our new front windshield from our friend Terry at A Glass Pro of Lakeland, Florida. Terry's been doing our windshields for years, and we haven't found an old Mopar that he can't get a windshield for. |
 The new windshield has the...  The new windshield has the proper tinting at the top, and is crystal clear. The guys at A Glass Pro clean it thoroughly before installing it in the car. |  The windshield is installed...  The windshield is installed on top of the butyl tape and the position is adjusted before setting it in place by applying pressure to the edges. |  A bead of urethane sealant...  A bead of urethane sealant is then used to ensure years of leak-free performance. |
 With the new glass sealed...  With the new glass sealed in place, the molding can be reinstalled and the job is complete. A new windshield doesn't just make the car look better; it makes it safer and more enjoyable to drive. | | |