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Re: [TR] TR3b windscreen cracked, again!

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR3b windscreen cracked, again!
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:18:51 -0800
>  I am trying to remember 
> what goes around the glass itself before the chrome strip 
> goes on?

The SPC describes it as "rubber, glazing", but some cars seem to have a
material more like friction tape (rubber coated cloth).  TRF P/N CD31407 or
Moss 680-455.

> For that matter I can't remember what holds the 
> chrome strip surround on either.

There are angle brackets and 4 screws at each lower corner that fasten the
frame pieces together.  It's not actually fixed to the glass at all, the
glass more-or-less floats inside the rubber glazing.

>  Perhaps I should 
> have a professional do it this time.

That's what I opted for, many years ago, and never regretted it.  I first
asked if they could supply the glass, then when they said "no", I brought
them the glass and frame, let them supply the glazing.  There is some small
variation in replacement glass thickness, apparently, so IMO it's prudent to
let a professional choose the glazing to suit the glass.  The cost was
minimal, perhaps $15 (in 1975).

-- Randall  

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