Windshield seal 964 or 911?

[hahnmgh63]

Can I replace my windshield seal in a older 911 with the trimless seal of the 964? Or is there a problem in not installing the trim? Thanks, MGH

[equality72521]

I'm not positive, but I think you have to use 964 glass as well. That was what I was told.

[hahnmgh63]

Bump anyone know for sure?

[Tyson Schmidt]

You definitely need the larger 964 windshield for it to work.

[hahnmgh63]

Does the 964 windshield fit the older 911's if you use the 964 windshield seal?

[Wil Ferch]

I'm surprised that ( by now) the recent and longish thread about this whole mess didn't yet show up. Claims and counter claims of working and not working.etc....also..that a 993 window with seal would work but a 964 would not, etc. etcc.

Do a search on the usual key words and be sure to include "Doc" ( Air-Cooled Classics fame)....as he was part of this thread. I'm not in a position to find it at the moment... anyone ??

[hahnmgh63]

Thanks all, I did find a thread in the archives which is not definitive on a answer. Porsche did make a weather strip at one time without the trim but it is NLA. I guess for now I will stick with my old windshield. Anyone out there have a later carrera windshield with the internal antenna they want to sell? Thanks, MGH

[Rodsrsr]

I think it may be a case by case issue, as there may be some slight variation between cars.I installed a 911 windshield in my 76 coupe using the 964 trim, and its been that way for about 2 years now with no issues. There is some slight flex if you push on the windshield, and it overall just doesn't feel quite as tight as I think it should. I've had the car to at 140+ but I still think I may change it in the future.

[lindemans]

I was told this week that the sc / 3.2 window frame is identical to the 964.
That would mean that you can use either windshield provided you use the corresponding seal for that shield.

I am after this because I consider replacing the 964 window that is originally installed in my '89 3.2 (!) with the older type which is considerably cheaper.

[rattlsnak]

if you dont like the trim on the early one, just remove it. It does NOT help hold the windshield in.

[afterburn 549]

OK BLAH BLAH BLAH I have a older (1975) with stock windshild and a stock gaskit ,no trim. Also the rear is the same except for a lt wt plexy unit , Been to a 140 mph....nervous yes, did it come out ??? no!