To: | "'larry.p@erols.com'" <larry.p@erols.com>, |
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Subject: | RE: windscreen, side windows, and hard top |
From: | "Ronak, TP (Timothy)" <Timothy.P.Ronak@akzo-nobel.com> |
Date: | Tue, 6 Jun 2000 00:27:39 -0500 |
Someone asked for some thoughts on aligning the combination of Faux vent window/windshield/hardtop/convertible. I have just gone through this exercise and the only advice I can give is what worked for me. Being an old Body man here is the order which I would suggest that you proceed. 1 Align the doors. 2 Temporarily mount the windscreen 3 Ensure the vent window fits as well as possible and is "tilted back" and "raised" as much as the mounting will allow with the ¼ window having the same inward slant to the top edge as the windscreen when viewed from behind the car. (Running parallel to the drip edge) 4 Mount the windscreen as best as you can using the stiffest wedge or fill the cavity in the bottom of the windscreen with some hardening product such as super fast urethane or duramix structural adhesive. The reason is that regardless how stiff of rubber you use the edges of the windscreen cut into the wedge rendering it useless as the windshield settles back. (Like mine has begun to do after 7 months) 5 Then align the convertible to the screen location adjusting the header to fit the upper edge of the screen. Be sure to install the clamshell spacers with skinny side up. It makes sense to try and almost make the convertible too long as once the fabric is on it seems to attach in such a way it pulls the windscreen back. Then install the fabric for the roof. John C. ???? in Edmonton THANK YOU!!!!!!! (He signs JC) sent me great roof instructions and I am going to expand and add some top bow dimensions to it to help others as well. 6 Last fit the hard top as best you can to the rest of the pieces. I hope that helps all gotta run! Best Regards, Tim Ronak |
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