74 Roadrunner windshield

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74 Roadrunner windshield

Post by 74roadbird » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:44 pm

A couple of things: Does anybody out there have a 74 Roadrunner? I'm getting near the end of the restoration, but a previous body shop (long ago) "lost" my windshield among other things. I have a repro-replacement which is a glue in. I also have a rubber installation strip for the windshield, but it's been so long, I can't remember if the RR has the rubber or is just cemented in. My manual doesn't refer to a strip, and the glass places don't list one, but....

Anyway, if someone has the 74 RR and could take a couple of pictures, that would help immensly!

Also, I put in a 22" 3-core radiator and have been looking for a fan shroud. The mounting holes in the rad are 22" side to side and 15 1/2" top to bottom. I'd prefer to go with a stock fan and "stock looking" shroud. Any leads? All the MoPar shrouds that are 22" seem to be 12 3/4" up/down and the ones that are 15 1/2" up/down are for 29" cores.

Lastly, I have an Edelbrock Performer manifold on the 383 I put in, with a Carter TQ on top. Looking for a divorced choke thermostat to go with it. Not finding much that will work. The plate needs to have the "L" shape to it as the valley in the manifold is open on the side. Leads would be appreciated!

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Re: 74 Roadrunner windshield

Post by bruce » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:42 pm

Put a new windshield in my '71 (same piece of glass as yours) and the installer simply did a line of adhesive around the edge with a caulking gun. He and I then laid the glass in place and once it dried I re-installed the stainless trim. That's all there was to it.

Sorry I can't help with your other questions.
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Re: 74 Roadrunner windshield

Post by SureGrip » Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:17 pm

I'm pretty sure all '71-up windshields are glue in...the weatherstrip was used in the late 60's B-bodies (among others).
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Re: 74 Roadrunner windshield

Post by 74roadbird » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:13 pm

Thanks guys! That's another issue resolved. I hope to get her running and road-worthy in august. I'll post pics as I get closer!!

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