One more thing Ed. If you notice the underside of the windshield post,
you will see a void towards the inside of the car. This is where you tuck
the ends of the windshield to body seal while you pull it tight as you are
mounting the windshield to the body. This will keep the rubber seal tight
against the scuttle to seal properly. There was an article in Austin
Healy Club USA magazine back in the late 90s that covers glass replacement
for a Bugeye. Maybe someone has an index of technical articles to find
the issue it is in. I probably have it somewhere, but I don't have time
to find it right now. Email me if anyone is interested and I will look
for it in a day or two.
Mike MacLean
Ed Townley
> Hi, Vern--are you talking about the windscreen to frame, or the frame to
> body seal? The frame to body is straightforward--just use silicone spray
> or
> dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle and apply liberally while sliding in
> from one end. Obviously, this requires frame on the bench--off the
> car.--easiest reinstallation--two people--rope between seal and body and
> work the lip of the seal forward while pulling screen down to mount.
> I found the glass to screen seal a little more challenging-- much easier
> with two people, again, off the car, and plenty of slick stuff as
> mentioned
> above--a "fiddly" job, but again, pretty straightforward, as long as you
> remember--Glass don't bend very well.!!!
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ed Townley
> Southern NM, USA
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