Hi Anthony. Welcome to the bolt. Have a look at this page from the 1955 (second series) service manual. It gives instructions on removing the windshield and preserving the gasket. I've never tried the procedure, though. I cut mine out and used a new gasket--but then again, I was replacing the glass too. Also, you can get a plastic window tool from most of the vendors that you can use to work around the glass and rubber. Good luck!