Once installed and with trim in place, Alex gives our new windshield a good cleaning to get rid of fingerprints and offer us a nice, clear view from the driver seat.
The trim strips are attached to the 'Stang with small clips, similar to the one shown in the photo. They mount onto small studs in the windshield channel; OEM studs can be replaced with rivets if they're broken. These pieces are important because without them, there's no way a Mustang's windshield trim can be reinstalled.
We found replacement clips in the Latemodel Restoration Supply catalog (PN LRS-42413A for the windshield and LRS-42413B for the rear glass; $3.95/each). The front windshield's trim requires 13 clips, and the trim on the rear takes 14 fasteners. Alex carefully places the lower windshield trim into place. Unlike the other trim strips, this piece is made of plastic and is susceptible to snapping if too much pressure is applied.
Although the rear glass is original, Alex and Roberto perform the same installation steps as they did for the new front windshield. The Dark Limo window tint, by Formula One Professional Glass Tinting, on the glass and the T-top panels works well with the coupe's body color. While the police might not like it too much, the tint job is legal, and it gives our project 'Stang the can't-see-inside-from-behind-the-car look we want for the street.
The new front windshield features a mounting tab for the rearview mirror. This initially was a concern, as we were unaware that new windshields include this tab and thought we would have to take measurements from another 'Stang to determine the exact position of the mirror. Thanks to the swap meet we browsed through while attending a dyno day at GTR High Performance, this rearview mirror assembly was procured for only one dollar.
Screwing down the coupe's original cowl vent is the finishing touch for our windshield installation.