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Re: windshield seal

To: grbyrns@ucdavis.edu, macleans@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: windshield seal
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:52:39 -0800 (PST)
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Mike,

What issue of the AH magazine was that in, for future reference??

Regards - Bryan

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>To: Glen Byrns <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
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>Subject: Re: windshield seal
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>Glen,
>     If you still have to install the glass, I have a copy of an article from
>the Austin Healey Club USA magazine from a few years ago that describes a
>procedure on installing windshields in Bugeye frames.  I can fax it to you if
>you'ld like to look it over.  It's how I installed my new windshield and it
>worked out fine.  By the way I got my glass (Triplex replacement) and rubber
>surround from MiniMania.
>Mike Maclean-60 Sprite
>
>Glen Byrns wrote:
>
>> Well, I got the seal in finally.  The track was clean but it wouldn't slide
>> enough to use a lubricant and pull it in.  I ended up putting in one side of
>> the 'T' and tucking on the other side 1/4 inch at a time with a dull, broad
>> bladed screwdriver.   With care and patience #@^%$&%*&%, it is undamaged and
>> tightly in place.  Now when the surround seal shows up from Vicky Brits, I'm
>> up for the rest of the party!  It's amazing what determination mixed with
>> sufficient ignorance can do for you (and to you).
>>
>> Thanks to the list for the various suggestions.  I just couldn't go the the
>> market and plop down a giant tube of KY and tell the checker (a young girl I
>> coached in youth soccer) that it was for my car.
>>
>>                                 Regards, Glen Byrns
>


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