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Re: Windshield seal

To: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>,
Subject: Re: Windshield seal
From: John Cave <cavej@mcmaster.ca>
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 11:07:08 -0500
Be carefull i had my windscreen removed to replace a leaking seal,
by a so called" professional" auto glass installer, within a week cracks started
to appear in both lower corners of the windscreen, They deny responsability,
saying it was okay when it left here, i must have done something to it.My advice
get a written warrenty, particularly if you are using a used windscreen.I,ve
found a used replacement screen i shall install it myself this spring, the
latest edition of the SPITFIRE magazine had a very clear step by step article on
windscreen replacement, it doesent appear that difficult, i hope it isnt.
                      Good Luck
                                          John Cave.

"Gregory W. Smith" wrote:

> Any recommendations on a preferred vendor for this part? I'm getting a used
> windshield in good shape and the trim tomorrow night, so would like to
> install it soon. The seller (Nolan Penney - nice guy!) also recommended
> taking the rubber, the trim, and the windshield to a glass shop to have them
> do the install. (Since the car's not inspected & won't pass without the
> glass, this is iffy, but may be worthwhile)
>
> Any recommendations or tips on a preferred part/vendor for the seal, and
> installation tips gladly accepted.
>
> PLEASE copy me as well as the list because I do miss messages in the volume
> of traffic here... Thanks!
>
> Gregory W. Smith      http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/
> Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club
> 1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :)
> 1980 TR7 Spider v8 (in progress)
> 1980 TR7 30th Anniversary Edition (deceased)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Patrick Baize
> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 10:22 PM
> To: Ajtornetta@aol.com
> Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Spitfire MPG
>
> One more question, Does it have more power?
>
> THnx
> Pat
>
> Ajtornetta@aol.com wrote:
>
> >   28-32 MPG with a Weber DGV, Header, 2" exhaust, and 16" glasspack.
> >   Pennsylvania highway (avg.70MPH), and backroads (between 35 & 60MPH).


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