Installing Mid-Year Windshield
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Installing Mid-Year Windshield
I've seen mid-year windshields being installed a few times but it's been several years ago. I'm familiar with the rope-method, seems easy enough but I can't recall if there's a preferred starting point. If memory serves me correctly it was the bottom center area. Anyone have any experience at installing a mid-year windshield? Thanks
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I've seen mid-year windshields being installed a few times but it's been several years ago. I'm familiar with the rope-method, seems easy enough but I can't recall if there's a preferred starting point. If memory serves me correctly it was the bottom center area. Anyone have any experience at installing a mid-year windshield? Thanks
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Here's a link to my de-install/re-install on my '65 convertible. Definitely need a 2nd person to do this job. The rope method I used was at the bottom center like Jim mentioned above. I did get some good insight from the YOUTUBE videos on a one man install of a Mustang (ssshhh) windshield. Posted the links within this link.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...d-install.html
Good luck and make sure you've got a gallon of mineral spirits handy. GREAT for clean up!
Regards,
Jim
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Here's a link to my de-install/re-install on my '65 convertible. Definitely need a 2nd person to do this job. The rope method I used was at the bottom center like Jim mentioned above. I did get some good insight from the YOUTUBE videos on a one man install of a Mustang (ssshhh) windshield. Posted the links within this link.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...d-install.html
Good luck and make sure you've got a gallon of mineral spirits handy. GREAT for clean up!
Regards,
Jim
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I noticed he didn't put any sealant in the glass side groove at all, before the install, but after it was in he pulls the rubber out from the glass and squirts sealant in via a calking gun with a small tip. I'm not saying he's right or wrong, but it doesn't leak, and required virtually no cleanup after the job was done.
