62 Windsheild Re-Assembly
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Heel & Toe
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62 Windsheild Re-Assembly
Has anyone had experience with replacing the weatherstrips around the windshield of a '62.
I've got the weatherstrip around the glass -
Now for the fun part - assembling the frame around the weatherstrip.
It doesn't look like it'll fit.
The site - Larry P's Windwhield Install site looked promising
http://www.gatewaycashregister.com/part3.html
- but does not have enough detail for a novice like me.
Any suggestions/tips would be appreciated -
I've got the weatherstrip around the glass -
Now for the fun part - assembling the frame around the weatherstrip.
It doesn't look like it'll fit.
The site - Larry P's Windwhield Install site looked promising
http://www.gatewaycashregister.com/part3.html
- but does not have enough detail for a novice like me.
Any suggestions/tips would be appreciated -
Instructor
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From: Sunderland MA
I'm sure others will disagree but reassembly can be a nightmare 
. Because the weatherstrip is new, it will not fit easily. I used a lot of soapy water, and wrestled with it for days until I was able to get all the pieces to line up 
. One trick I learned was that once I was able to the weatherstrip seated everywhere I tied string around the top and bottom channels, tightening it a little each day. Good luck!
. Because the weatherstrip is new, it will not fit easily. I used a lot of soapy water, and wrestled with it for days until I was able to get all the pieces to line up . One trick I learned was that once I was able to the weatherstrip seated everywhere I tied string around the top and bottom channels, tightening it a little each day. Good luck!
Race Director
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From: Beverly Hills (Pine Ridge) Florida
Since I had my posts repaired, they installed studs that could be used along with a Vicegrip chain wrench to pull the whole assembly together. I actually got the whole thing together by myself. Not an easy battle, but it worked!
You might want to read the below thread from when I did it in 2001:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...placement.html
Plasticman
You might want to read the below thread from when I did it in 2001:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...placement.html
Plasticman
Last edited by Plasticman; Jun 26, 2009 at 01:25 PM.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks - this will help.
I had my posts repaired by CC too - so as I understand it, I don't have to take the stainless cover offf of the top channel to assemble - Good suggestion amout tying the string around top and bottom - and tightening a little each day -
I'll try silicone (or a little KY jelly) on the weatherstrip to make it go together easier.
Right now - it seems like the windshield is wider than the moulding.
With the side posts mounted to the top channel - it's just not wide enough to reach from side to side.
A learning process for sure -
Thanks again
I had my posts repaired by CC too - so as I understand it, I don't have to take the stainless cover offf of the top channel to assemble - Good suggestion amout tying the string around top and bottom - and tightening a little each day -
I'll try silicone (or a little KY jelly) on the weatherstrip to make it go together easier.
Right now - it seems like the windshield is wider than the moulding.
With the side posts mounted to the top channel - it's just not wide enough to reach from side to side.
A learning process for sure -
Thanks again
Safety Car
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From: minneola fl
Make sure that you have the glass the right way. It's very easy to think the bottom is the top, and visa-versa. You have to remove the top stainless from the top frame if you ever want to get it back together right. It's possible to do, but much easier if you follow the ST-12 and remove it. The top stainless will be the LAST part that you snap on. Lower channel, with stainless is first. Top channel is next, side posts go on third, and the top stainless last. I use WD 40 as a lube, and have done about 100 C1 windshields. Use a rubber mallet to tap the upper and lower channels in place. Make sure that the rubber is centered on the glass. Use lots of lube. Use 3M strip caulk to hold your T-bolts, and screw plates in place before you install the upper and lower channels. I use 3 small blocks of 2X4 to hold the lower frame up off of the table while I assemble the sideposts (keep from pushing the T-bolts up). 
Mike Coletta
Mike Coletta
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From: Grand Harbor in South Carolina
Make sure that you have the glass the right way. It's very easy to think the bottom is the top, and visa-versa. You have to remove the top stainless from the top frame if you ever want to get it back together right. It's possible to do, but much easier if you follow the ST-12 and remove it. The top stainless will be the LAST part that you snap on. Lower channel, with stainless is first. Top channel is next, side posts go on third, and the top stainless last. I use WD 40 as a lube, and have done about 100 C1 windshields. Use a rubber mallet to tap the upper and lower channels in place. Make sure that the rubber is centered on the glass. Use lots of lube. Use 3M strip caulk to hold your T-bolts, and screw plates in place before you install the upper and lower channels. I use 3 small blocks of 2X4 to hold the lower frame up off of the table while I assemble the sideposts (keep from pushing the T-bolts up). Mike Coletta
Mike Coletta
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Heel & Toe
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Mike,
Thanks very much - your advice is much appreciated.
I've taken the stainless cover off the top channel -
No problem with the Top and Bottom - my inspection sticker is still on the glass.
WD 40 sounds better than silicone - I tried the silicone and found the rubber soaks it up.
I may try some frame clamps to squeeze the channels over the weather strips - I'll let you know how it goes.
Dick
Thanks very much - your advice is much appreciated.
I've taken the stainless cover off the top channel -
No problem with the Top and Bottom - my inspection sticker is still on the glass.
WD 40 sounds better than silicone - I tried the silicone and found the rubber soaks it up.
I may try some frame clamps to squeeze the channels over the weather strips - I'll let you know how it goes.
Dick
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