Suggestion learned by experience: Cut out the old window gasket before
attempting to remove the windshield. Also use the rope trick to break the
seal. The old gasket has no give and it's like trying to move sheet metal
and just as hard. You will crack the glass if you don't.
Install the SS trim in the w/s gasket BEFORE installing the w/s and gasket
in the car!!!! The Zs are the same and this was the tip I was given by a
glass installer. If you try to install the SS trim after installation you'll
never get it on.
FWIW,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roman Rist" <ristguitars@yahoo.com>
To: "datsun roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 4:34 AM
Subject: Interior installation advice
> Hey folks, me again.
>
> If you are installing a late model interior, including dashcap and
> window trim pieces, I highly advise TAKING OUT THE WINDSHIELD!
>
> here is why; the trim pieces are a cheesy fit if installed on top,
> however, if you take out the glass and remove ALL old window trim, you
> can get a factory perfect fit! Also, you can get the dash cap to fit
> much better with the window out.
>
> here is how you do it;
>
> 1) Remove glass, providing you have new rubber to install when you are
> ready to reassemble.
> 2)remove steering wheel, radio console and ignition assembly, unscrew
> dash, pull it out far enough so you can work around it.
> 3) remove all window trim, clean off old glue
> 4)line up the side window trim, don't worry about top piece yet ( that
> is last)
> 5) with an exacto or other sharp blade, trim the pieces for a good
> fit.
> 6) now this is important!, thin out the back of the trim with 80 grit
> sandpaper. what you are doing here is approximating the thickness of
> the original vinyl. take your time,and try to get it as thin as
> possible on the outside edges.
> 7) when you are satisfied with the fit, glue it up to the window
> frame.
> ( I used contact cement and lots of clamps! )
> Do not, I repeat, do not install the top piece!
>
> Now, on to the dash cap.
> What worked for me and gave me a MUCH better fit was this;
> 1) chip, peel, whatever, as much of the cracked up plastic off of the
> dash as you can get. (I know that the cap is designed to go over the
> cracked up plastic, but my installation looks better than most I have
> seen, so I must be on to something) If don't beleive me, ask Victor.
> 2) unscrew twisties from bottom.
> 3) when you are satisfied with the fit, glue it up, use lots of glue,
> lots of wedges, lots of duct tape, lots of clamps, etc.
> (almost forgot, paint black any areas of the original dash that may
> show, before gluing).
> 4)When glue is dry (24 hrs) reinstall twisties, clean up any glue that
> has squeezed out, and screw dash back in.
> 5) reinstall ignition assy, leave wheel off for now.
> 6)install new rubber on window and using the "rope trick", install the
> window
> Note: you are on your own, on the stainless molding, it is hell! Victor
> and I were on the verge of smashing my new window over that
> stuff.(secretly I wanted the look of a non stainless window)
>
> Now here is where all your previous sanding will pay off!
> THE WINDOW RUBBER WILL GO OVER THE WINDOW TRIM...JUST LIKE STOCK!!! and
> once the door rubber is installed it will not come off.
> The look is super clean, like factory!
> Last step; Now you can glue the top trim on! Oh, you might want to
> install your wheel, if you want to drive it, that is.
>
> OK, hope this is of some use to someone.
> Roman
>
>
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