I had the same problem with an MGB about 2 years ago. The holes lacked
about 1/4 inch from lining up because of the increased thickness of the new
rubber. I just had a friend push down on the top of the windshield frame
with "brute force" while I got the bolts started. No broken windshields and
this method worked. However, if your bolts are off by more than 1/4 inch,
this method will probably not work, and it may be that either the rubber
seal is not the right thickness, or it may not be all the way in the rail.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: robert askew <robert_askew@bc.sympatico.ca>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 1:26 AM
Subject: Spridget windshield refit
>I am in process of restoring my '64 Mk III Sprite HAN 8 L 39070. Am
>having difficulty refitting windshield. I cannot align post bolts as new
>seals appear to be holding windshield frame too far away from body. I am
>reluctant to get too heavy handed. Has anyone done this refit? Did you
>experience similar difficulty? How did you get past it? Any advice will
>be very welcome. Thank you
>
>Bob Askew
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