Greg-
As I understand it, put the rubber on the windshield and install the
windshield/gasket combination in the windshield frame. Then press the
chromed plastic trim into the gasket. The trim allegedly acts as a locking
piece, helping to hold the whole assembly together. However, I doubt it's
actually needed since I've removed the trim and still can't get the glass
out.
If you have a copy of the gospel according to Haynes, the instructions and
diagrams on p300-301 cover the process pretty well. Other manuals probably
cover the proceedure as well, I just don't have them available to me.
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Gregory Smith
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 11:36 PM
To: Chris Sharp; Spitfires List Server (E-mail)
Subject: RE: Windshield removeal (and new question)
I understand the best way is to cut the seal from the outside, pop out the
glass, then pull out the remainder of the seal. Having just bought one, I
understand why you'd like to avoid buying it twice, though!
I have a question, though. I have my "new" windshield, and new gasket. I
also have the correct trim pieces. How is the chrome trim installed? I have
not put the new glass on the car, so is it:
- Trim on rubber, rubber on glass, glass in car
- Rubber on glass, trim on rubber, glass in car
- Rubber on glass, glass in car, install trim last?
PLEASE! any tips regarding the trim will be greatly appreciated.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Chris Sharp
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 8:24 PM
To: Spitfires List Server (E-mail)
Subject: Windshield removeal
Howdy all y'all-
I've got a replacement windshield for the cracked one currently in the car.
I'd got a replacement gasket but would like to salvage the one on the car to
use on my hardtop since it's only a few months old and in good condition.
Our motto in the construction industry is to "get a bigger hammer". <-grin->
However, I don't want to have to worry with the glass chips. Is there a
better way of getting the windshield out without destroying the rubber and
glass?
Later-
Chris
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