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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: Kai on 2020-11-25 12:06

Title: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: Kai on 2020-11-25 12:06
Hi, ... I need to change my windshield and need to get the correct seal. I see a few options at Dennis Carpenter, but none for the Country Sedan.

B7A-6403110-A is for Fairlane 500 Convertible, Retractable, 2DR Hardtop, Town Sedan

B7A-6403110-B is for Fairlane Hardtop, Town Sedan

B7A-7003110-C is for Ranchero, Sedan Delivery, Custom, Ranch Wagon

I would assume the -C is the one I need. Can anyone confirm?

Thanx a lot in advance!
Title: Re: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: terry_208 on 2020-11-25 12:46
I was under the impression that there were two platforms, the Fairlane and the Custom with all wagons made on the Custom platform. 
Title: Re: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: Kai on 2020-11-25 13:17
That's what I also thought. I did google a bit more and found another source which confirmed that the -C is also used for the 4-door wagons. So that is what I need.
Title: Re: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2020-11-25 16:08
agreed...........but in all honesty, I think any would work. Why do I say that? I bought my first windshield for my Custom 5 years before I got around to installing it. I never checked it when it arrived other than for cracks, etc. I never measured it, just assumed they sent the correct one. The paperwork was correct. ((Yes, I know)). I installed the seal and all the trim, never having an issue there. When I went to install the assembly, I discovered they had actually sent a Fairlane windshield which is 1" shorter.
My point is, we're dealing with about 13-14 feet of flexible rubber, and an inch or two probably can be stretched or compressed either way. If I ever have to replace mine, which I probably will because my replacement windshield has tons of pits and chips after just 4 years, I may even consider ordering a Fairlane seal so it fits tighter on the taller Custom windshield. I AM NOT SUGGESTING YOU DO THAT, I'm just thinking out loud here.
Title: Re: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: terry_208 on 2020-11-25 18:36
Speaking of replacing windshields, does the green tint shield some of the UV rays?  Does any glass shield more than the clear?
Title: Re: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2020-11-25 20:43
That's something I'm sure could be answered by any glass company. Don't call tomorrow though.
BTW, I'm sure nobody who has ever looked at my car has noticed that, although my side and back glass is grey tint, my windshield is green tint.
Title: Re: Windshield Seal for a 57 Country Sedan ???
Post by: Kai on 2020-11-25 23:07
Thanx for all replies. Very much appreciated.