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Re: Windshield trim

To: John Slade <edalsj@igs.net>
Subject: Re: Windshield trim
From: sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 16:28:04 -0700
Hi John:
You might talk to Smitty at (619) 233-7937.  He's out of town till
Monday Aug 29 (I believe).  He'll probably be able to give you some
tips.

Regards

David Sosna

John Slade wrote:
> 
> Two years ago I replaced the windshield frame on my Mk 1 Tiger. I used
> one of SS's windshield rubber gaskets. When I tried to finish off the
> job, I could not get the lower stainless steel trim piece (across the
> front) to sit correctly in the gasket, so ended up leaving it off, even
> though the other pieces fitted correctly. I thought that the lower piece
> had become distorted, or whatever.
> 
> I have just installed the windshield frame and windshield on the Series
> IV Alpine I have restored (using another SS replacement windshield
> gasket). Guess what? Exactly the same problem....the lower stainless
> steel trim piece won't fit correctly.
> 
> Before I bend or break the trim piece, can anyone offfer advice based on
> experience with this problem?
> 
> Thanks for any input
> 
> John Slade
> Manotick, ON

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