On Wed, 21 May 1997 09:29:44 +0000 Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>
writes:(snips)
>Finally after 8 years, the front windshield and rear hatch glass are =
back in my Special 1967 GT!
>Let me say upfront, this is NOT a job for the faint-hearted!
>I had heard how hard this job was from many who tried it and I =
>listened attempting the chrome finishers.They are the next problem!
>I'm telling you, I was sweating watching him trying to put these =
>devils in place. I even jumped in on several occasions to help. The =
>bottom chrome(aluminum) front windshield piece from Moss is not the =
>correct shape as the original. There should be more of a bend at each
>end, their's is straighter. It does not go in. After several attempts,
>with a lot of care on his part, I have a slight tear in the bottom lip
>of the seal. This can be fixed but I had him stop at that point and I
>will attempt to find a piece with the correct shape to it before =
>continuing. Everything else is in place and looks great. This cost me
>$175 and it was the best bargain to date
>
>Good Luck to us all,
>Dave Houser
>
Good luck indeed! - funny how these "caveat" threads come up just as a
job looms!! hehe
My GT goes for minor rust repair/ paint to the hatch next week.
I just received the glass seals from Moss today (thanks Dick)
- I didnt order the bright trim -( at $120!!!!!) I figured the old ones,
and the two spares from "that of which we seldom speak" should provide a
good enough job. I have a pro doing the whole job, I guess his day will
be spoiled!
Does anybody know if there is a reasonable method to refinish these
strips (and other aluminium brightwork)? - mine are not bad but doubtless
next to the new rubber i shall regret them!!
mike robson
69 roadster
70 BGT
72 roadster
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