I've heard that the seal used for the front windscreen can also be used to
secure the rear window on the hard tops. I hope I don't have to verify that
anytime soon. :-)
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: Suzie <suzie_bear@hotmail.com>
To: GIBSON,PETE (A-England,ex1) <pete_gibson@agilent.com>
Cc: Spitfires <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: Windscreen removal
>
> Just a note on this although it's not strictly the same topic. When Baby
> blue was rebuilt the garage had no problem getting the seal & trim for the
> windscreen and refitting it. They did have problems with the hard top
> though. After stripping it all down and rebuilding the roof, they
discovered
> at the last moment that that seal, for the glass rear window in the
hardtop,
> isn't available any more, certainly for the Mk III.
>
> After TWICE being sent a seal for a Mk IV, when they'd specifically asked
> for one for a Mk III and not being told by Rimmers that they weren't
> available, they had to sort of cut and paste another seal, I can't
remember
> what one they used in the end. They did eventually get it done but it was
so
> last minute I was having to seriously consider driving all the way to
Wales
> with polythene taped across the back, luckily it didn't come to that in
the
> end though it was a close call.
>
> Suzie
>
>
> PETE wrote:
>
> > I want to retain the windscreen and refit it at a later date. I've just
> > looked in the Kipping catalogue to see how much a new seal is (£17) so I
> may
> > end up cutting it and buying a new one.
> >
> > Pete.
> >
> > >Pete,
> > >
> > >Are you trying to save the windscreen? If so, I would suggest taking
> > >a mat knife and cutting the rubber weather-striping. You are going to
> want
> > >to change it out anyway.
> > >
> > >Cheers,
> > >
> > >Doug Mitchell
> > >mailto:dmitchel@ismi.net
> > >mailto:dmitchel@ford.com
> > >'73 Spitfire 1500
>
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