Mornin' all! I am new to this forum but not to the love of Corvettes! I have a C-1 windshield issue, but would like to start with what got me to this point -


My Dad bought this 1961 nearly 30 years ago and started a full restoration. When time and money got to be a liability, he gave it to me (12 years ago). Myself, being in the Navy, also didn't have too much of either until two years ago when I finally retired and began finishing the resto. The goal now is to finish the vette and give it back to my Dad (he doesn't know this, so shhhhh...). The issue is.... my Dad also announces Monster Truck races (for fun) and will be announcing a show in our home town this July. I have worked it out with the race promoter to surprise him with the car during the half-time show, which gives me about three months to complete it. It is completely doable as everything is done and just needs to be reassembled, and I'm over halfway done with that. That brings me to my issue - the windshield. I just broke my SECOND one yesterday trying to put the trim back on. The first one I understand fully, I accidentally twisted it, the second one - I have no idea, I was very careful and next thing you know - poof! There's a crack. I didn't even hear it, I just noticed it when I looked up - grrr!


That being said, I am hoping there is someone who knows of someone in the Memphis area that can install the next one I order. I have a feeling that if I try to do it myself, by the time I am done, I could have just ordered an entire assembly! Jim

 

There is an excellent procedure for assembling a C1 windshield assembly in the ST-12 service manual. I have done 3 or 4 windshields and have had no major problems.
One thing in the process that bothered me was using a rubber mallet to get the end posts on to the upper and lower trim. But I used the rubber hammer and never had any problems. Also it is essential to use some soapy water to help the trim slip over the rubber gasket.
One more thing DO NOT touch the edge of the glass with any metallic objects (screwdriver, etc) or it will quickly create a crack.
Bruce B

 

If your windshield posts have not had the end reinforcement tab installed (even if they are not broken,) do it . You will be glad you did.

 

Rich5962 did a very nice tutorial on the windshield you can find here on the forum

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-tutorial.html

 

Thanks Ohiovet - I did not think of the soapy water. The first issue was all me. I know what I did wrong. The second time - I have no clue. I basically had it done, when I stepped back to "admire" my work, I noticed about a one inch crack about 6 -8 inches over from the right going from the bottom up.

 

Thanks vettesplit 63


Thankfully, both of my posts were in perfect condition!


Jim

 

Canuck62 -


Thank you very much! That is definitely an excellent tutorial!