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Re: Windshield trim

To: firespiter@yahoo.com, spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Windshield trim
From: "Earl Smith" <earl56@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 16:52:35 +0000
Terry
I would put the gasket on the W/S,then install the trim also you should
use some masking tape to help keep the trim from popping out while roping 
the w/s into the frame
Earl and Kermit the 75
>
>Does anyone have any tips/hints/suggestions for
>installing the windshield trim on a windscreen gasket?
>I know the trick with using a piece of rope and some
>liquid soap to install a window, but I don't want to
>bend-up my trim.
>
>I've heard it's easier to install it prior to putting
>the windshield in the car. But should I install the
>trim in the gasket, THEN try to put the gasket on the
>glass before putting the whole assembly on the car? OR
>should I put the gasket on the windshield and with the
>gasket in place (having the correct form) try to
>install the trim, and then install the assembly?
>
>Any other tips?
>-Terry
>'76 Spit 1500 (Car should be back from the shop this week)


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