rich5962

Direct link...Here for the online version.

A downloadable pdf that Dave Z.(dzvette) made is located in post #37. Click here to access.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1585932643-post37.html

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Well I decided to do it this morning. See links in Post #29 here...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1585926840-post29.html


I'm workin' on a R & R windshield, frame, rubber seals, etc tutorial. Step by step all the way with dozens of pictures, tricks & tips, etc for all of you DIY'ers.

I hope to have it on my website pretty soon,probably after Mecum/Kissimmee next week. I'm also going to want to get it in a pdf for some good paper bathroom reading.(not for wiping please)

....a little sample of some pics. I was thinking of doing a video but I'm camera shy.

Rich

Frankie the Fink

Very worthwhile project Rich - there seems to be piecemeal articles on the topic but no real end-to-end pictorial account of the process...by an expert...

wmf62

....AND, if i can get you to polish your procedure by changing my windshield for me, i'll be happy to let you make a tutorial on a dashpad swap too....

AND then we can make a tutorial on how to install a SS700...



Bill

plaidside

I agree with Frankie.
Having done a few articles myself I know it is a lot of time and effort.
I feel they were worth producing to help fellow hobbyists.
I am looking forward to the finish article.
Joe

rich5962

I just finished the re-assembly, except the top header trim which I like to snap on when the frame is back on the car with a few T-bolts snugged up.

It slowed me down a bit taking pictures and thinking about curious steps and some tricks but worth it. I may need to review the pics for the next one I do!

A little payback for the stuff I've learned from lots of folks here and other forums too. I remember the first time I did a windshield back in '86 and a soft top the following year. Hours on the phone over many calls with guys like Joe Calgano and others. What a great comms tool we have these days.

Rich
p.s. Joe, my pleasure.. after your help with my refresher on the ST frame and top a while ago. Frank, learned a bunch from you too, you don't give yourself enough credit, plus my Mustang for the Austria search hero. Bill, good stuff too. You've been around these for some time and I picked up lots from you while lurking and searching around.

Roger Walling

In your tool selection I don't see a pair of 9" fingers to install the rear nuts onto the cast post.

I solved that problem by using a universal socket with an extension placed up thru the courtesy light hole. A regular socket with an universal will not work. (Use 1/4" drive socket)

rich5962

Okay.....you get under there and loosen the 12 bolts & nuts and get it on the bench and I'll take it from there!

What's a SS700???? Oh, a 7 speed? Sure. I wish I still had that '63 PG coupe. I'd put one in that.

rich5962

Ahhh, right, the 56-57 post stud nuts from hell. Good idea through the light hole. I actually use a flex socket on the 58-62's. Never actually removed one from a pre-58 though.

rich5962

BTW when I do the tutorial I'll be open to suggestions, improvements, other ideas etc. It may cost you though!

wmf62

Rich
not sure if or when my new right shoulder will be able to do that...

the SS700 is my new Keisler 5spd that the shoulder has also put on hold...
Bill

ohiovet

Bill,
I had my shoulder done about 4 months ago and it is getting better slowly. Had a bone spur, torn rotator, torn bicep tendon and a torn bicep muscle. Lucky for me the hardware they used is all biodegradable, really it gets absorbed into the body. I have some pictures I will post later.

You look like you will have some permanent souvenirs.

Now the key is doing the physical therapy.

The restriction of 5 pounds lifting max for 6 months sucks. I can hardly pick up a good sandwich.
Bruce B

ohiovet

Rich,
I found that a good rubber mallet was necessary to assemble the windshield post's to the top header.
Did you have to use one, or did you use a different method.
Bruce B

wmf62

Bruce
rotator cuff completely toast and irreparable; all new stainless steel reverse joint with teflon liner.... what's there will be there forever...
Bill

Frankie the Fink

Ok - could we possibly get more off-topic... ?

wmf62

my apology to Rich and to all that have been offended... life sometimes gets in the way of things we want or need to do...

Bill

rich5962

Yup, A rubber mallet is a MUST for doing these. pics below. Carefully though. need it for the bottom and top frames, a little here and there in other places. Plus some other little gadgets. It'll be all spec'd.

Ouch, Hope it gets to 100% soon.

Okay, drive here and we can tackle it(w/s) together, you hold the tools for me when I'm under the dash. When you get back Frankie can lift the transmission for you!

rich5962

Don't fret. It's okay guys, all fun.This is just a preview anyways. I'm all ready to put it back on the car, wish me luck. Hmmmm, I need2 more hands.

Frank, Bill, email me one each will ya?

ohiovet

Frank,

Possibly, but we can discuss that at Kissimmee.

Bruce B.

Frankie the Fink

Over a beer at Mike Terry's tent - its a deal!

Just kidding folks and I was just on the verge of posting the pics of my prostate surgery for everyone's enjoyment.

I try to keep things light on here anyway to derail a lot of the bickering that gets going way too often...

zangx1

Rich
very informative cant wait for the finished product
good luck

zangx1 (sonny Z )