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Today me and a few friends attempted to install a new stainless header onto the windshield. From what I read it was best to assemble the windshield and then install without the stainless. Then install the stainless after everything is in place.
Well we can not get the stainless to snap under the front of the channel all the way let alone get the back one to go on. We tried rolling it, pushing and some choice words.
We had to stop because one of the screw bosses started to dent the stainless, see pic.
So I believe my next move is to remove the shield and assemble it on the bench.
Time for a drink or two.
Joe, how did you end up with this? Any tips you could pass along?
I quit because I had to take the car back to the painter so he could finish rubbing it out. When I get it back I will remove the windshield and try again.
[QUOTE=reno stallion;1602210017]I also did mine off the car. It is not a fun job
. I used to have the instructions I will look for them Beer dose help /QUOTE]
I have a related issue, my upper stainless is dented so I want to remove it for repairs. The windshield is off the car for the next few months. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Are there any pertinent threads discussing how to remove/reinstall this piece? Thanks
I feel your pain!
After i found a good used one I took it to my Glass Shop and said here are two parts that need to be installed
along with a new windshield
Some of the best money I have spent!
The PDF within mentions the following which is why I left mine off.
I leave the upper trim off until I'm happy with the results after mounting the assembly onto the car. if for any reason you need to disassemble the frame again, at least you won't have to deal with that header trim again. After that time I then squeeze the ends of the trim to reduce the diameter a bit to get a final tight fit over the post ends, then snap the trim over the header and attach with the 4 trim screws. Once it's on, it's committed to stay that way, so prepare it before installation. Also make sure that the nut plate threads for the Sun Visors, if equipped, are in good condition by testing the machine screws in the threads before attaching the header trim.
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C1 upper windshield stainless
