I would like to hear others on this... but I read long ago... that THE
way to remove a windshield... although archaic in appearance... is to
remove the front moulding piece as mentioned... then... from inside the
car... sitting somewhere about the handbrake... legs in the air... feet,
with shoes, against the inside of the glass... evenly and wide spread...
and slowly applying pressure while an assistant to two... prepare to
secure the glass as it comes out...
I have removed one windshield in this manner... no damage... but I
destroyed it afterward, as it had deep, beyond repair, wiper
scratches...
--Justin
http://www.greenheart.com/jmwagner
Los Angeles
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Mon, 20 Apr 1998, MRobe33243 wrote:
> > I have some welding to do along the bottom and both uprights of my
> > windshield frame. I have removed the metal glazibg strip which allows some
> > sompression of the outer rubber glazing; but I am stumped.
> >
> > do I pry the glass outwards from the strip or do I pry the outer rubber
> > glazing inwards, glass and all? Whatever, are there any special tools or
> > magic concoctions that I should use?
>
> DON'T, repeat DON'T pry on the glass with anything. I learned that lesson
> a long time ago. Safest way is to carefully cut away the gasket on the
> inside of the frame. You can try making sure there is no sealant holding
> the gasket/glass in by working around the inside and outside with a
> dulled putty knife or wooden shim, and then carefully pushing on the
> glass until it breaks free of the frame. However, if the glass cracks,
> I'll take no responsibility. It's risky and takes some practice! (Been
> there, done that as well!)
>
> Also, I'll assume that you then plan to remove the windshield frame from
> the body, right? Not too difficult, so long as you get all the nuts and
> bolts holding it in place.
>
> --Andy
>
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