57 windshield replacement

[glenmichael]

Good morning, everyone, according to the door tag this car is a 1957 custom 300, the windshield I ordered and installed is for a custom 300. The windshield stainless steel trim and the side body trim was on the car when we drugged it out and put it on the trailer, being new to the 1957 ford at that time I just liked the look. The license plate I found behind the seat and the wire going to the hole in the roof made me think it was an ex-police car plus the man I bought it from said a friend of his bought it at a police auction, in the 1960's. What I do know is all the trim pieces line up with all the attachment holes in the body and fit like it was meant to be there. When I was living in Florida an older gentleman stopped by and said the car was too Damn Loud, but he liked the California trim package. Maybe someone on this site knows more about the various trim packages but that's what little I know, Thanks Glen

[RICH MUISE]

And now I'm curious about your car's driprail. Above pics appear to show a polished finish.?!

[mustang6984]

And now I'm curious about your car's driprail. Above pics appear to show a polished finish.?!

Curious...are you speaking of the polished trim on the drip rails? My Fairlane has those. My Couriers do not. Was that an option...or something that came with various different packages? My car has never been west of the Mississippi until I bought it...so not a "CA option" if there was such a thing then.
Just wondering...you made me think! <ouch> 

[RICH MUISE]

Well, now I'll have to check out the driprails on the next '57 Fairlane I see. This is totally new to me.

[glenmichael]

Now that I am finished with the windshield trim, I would like to replace the wiper blades where do you guys buy yours?

[mustang6984]

O'Reillys...

[RICH MUISE]

Yeah, most auto parts stores sell or can get the "Trico classic wiper blades". I have 12" on mine, was going to check next time if 13s were available. I'm having an issue with the ss arms.........Classic Auto in OK City use to carry them, but they didn't have them last time I checked, they told me Chevies were the same, but they are actually not, and the wiper blades fit them kinda sloppy.

[gasman826]

I bought them in bulk.  I have at least ten of them left.  Stop by and I'll give you a pair.

[glenmichael]

You're the best Gary, Let me give Woody a call we need to visit you, I will get back to you !!!!

[glenmichael]

Just wanted to finish this little windshield project by saying Thanks to all the members that offered input to help me along the way. In doing the installment by myself the inside suction cups helped to raise the glass up and set it on the lower flange of the car that the gasket sat on ( I put a couple pieces of cardboard between the top of the windshield and the car opening to allow me to do that )  while pulling inward on the cups I was able to slowly pull the 1/8-inch line that allowed the gasket to lift up and settle down on the metal lip, I kept pulling on the cups while pulling the line around the windshield a little at a time going from side to side, a couple times going outside and giving the glass a push for encouragement!!! I believe the key to accomplishing the install was Patience and most important that little 1/8-inch line,,,