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Re: [TR] windshield problem

To: STEVE STERN <machinemd@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] windshield problem
From: alan salvatore <alansalvy@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 May 2015 12:27:04 -0400
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I don't see where you mentioned use of the rope tricks.
Al
On May 6, 2015 12:16 PM, "STEVE STERN" <machinemd@msn.com> wrote:

> Before I lose my mind....too late for that....thought I'd pick on more
> experienced minds for advice. In waking up my 76 Spitfire from it's 10 year
> nap I thought I'd replace the windshield. Found the kit deal from Vicky
> Brit on sale and got it. First read everything from all Triumph sites.
> Extra thick rubber seal can be a problem, mounted it on car, found no
> clearance from dash on lower corners and shaved em a bit to 1/8" clearance.
> Got windshield in on 3rd try with lots of muscle and Vaseline in body
> groove and soap in glass groove but can't get it settled. Bottom & top
> perfect but at both sides seal is up from glass as if glass is 1/8" too
> wide. Vicky Brit glass? Seal? Any thoughts/advice appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
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<p dir=3D"ltr">I don&#39;t see where you mentioned use of the rope tricks.<=
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Al</p>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On May 6, 2015 12:16 PM, &quot;STEVE STERN&quot;=
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seal is up from=C2=A0glass as if glass is 1/8&quot;=C2=A0too wide. Vicky=C2=
=A0Brit glass? Seal?=C2=A0Any thoughts/advice appreciated.=C2=A0<br>=C2=A0<=
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