Re: windshield installation

["Thomas Moll" <moltek@domain.elided>]

One correction, the ends should cross at the bottom. Much easier that way.
Also it helps to have a nylon 'spatula' to persuade the gasket if there is
any part that doesn't just slide in. Don't use a screwdriver, too easy to
cut the gasket.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Moll" <moltek@domain.elided>
To: <danldo@domain.elided>; <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: windshield installation


> Hi Dan,
>
> What you usually do when you install a windshield with rubber gasket is to
> run a thin rope in the grove around the entire windshield crossing the
ends
> at the top. Lube the gasket with silicone spray or a little bit of soapy
> water then rest the windshield in the opening of the body. Have one person
> on the inside pulling gently on the rope while another person is pushing
on
> the windshield from the outside. Go slow and vary the pressure as needed.
>
> Good luck
> Thomas
> Seattle
>
> Ps feel free to contact me directly if you're still unable to get it
> installed.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <danldo@domain.elided>
> To: <alfa@domain.elided>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 4:28 PM
> Subject: windshield installation
>
>
> > Hi all, I've got a new windshield to fit into my almost ready to go '74
> gtv.  I put a new gasket from Hurtienne  on the windshield.  I do not have
> the chrome pieces for the gasket (do I have to have them to make it fit?).
> Tried mightily to fit it in with 2 guys helping, but it kept popping out.
> Anyone in the Seattle/Tacoma area with expertise?  Dan
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