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February 12, 2004
I replaced my own windshield....successfully.
Tried to get someone local to do it, and none of the glass places
would touch the job. With a little planning, it really is an "at
home" job. My brother and I did it while watching the Browns lose
(again). First, order all new screws....you'll need them. Have some
sharp drill bits and easy outs....you'll need them. After you get
the old frame apart, spend some quality time polishing it....it'll
need it. Put a new seal around the new glass and lightly soap the
exterior edge of the seal. Have your helper pull the frame together
while you attach the new screws. If you cannot pull it together
enough, loop a rope around it and use a 2x2 to twist-tighten the
rope. I did not need to do this. I was able to do the whole job,
including clean-up and beer drinking, in about three hours. It looks
really beautiful on the car. Amazing improvement.
By the way, attaching it to the car with a new seal is a
WHOLE 'nother story....
Paul
'73 RWA (soon to be 5 speed)
"dfwip" < dfwip@... > 29435
Posted on February 12, 2004 02:15 PM
Posted to category(s) Body | Exterior | Lubrication System | Miscellaneous | Transmission | Tuning
