Anyone ever change thier own windshield,I can get a brand new windshield for very little but it dont have the sealing strip.

 

I haven't replaced the windsheild in my dodge yet,but have replaced windshields in my 56,77 and 78 cars.The outside strip could be purchased at a windsheild shop.Two tubes of sealer should be way more than enough.

 

The windshields are glued in.

 

Yes they are glued in...Thats what the sealer is for....Make sure to get windsheild sealer from a shop...Not the stuff that aftermarket part stores sell.

 

once you get the old one out, it's a piece of cake. be sure you clean the old sealer off . i wouldn't do it outside in the cold......the trim should be replaced every time the glass is changed.

 

How much is very little? My windshield cracked last winter, and it cost me $225 labor and glass to replace mine. I am sure you could do it yourself, but for no more than that, it was worth it to have a pro do it, and have a warranty against leaks.

 

Second that. Cheap enough that I figure why mess with it myself and break it.

 

Watch out for bargains at the windshield shops. The sealer used has a short shelflife and old sealer won't adhere well and could cause you serious injury in a roll over. The windshield, properly installed with fresh sealant, is a vital part of the structure of the cab.
Fresh sealant is around $30 a tube.

Kurt