Windshield - DIY Installation
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Melting Slicks
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Windshield - DIY Installation Guide
Well, as I stated in a previous message, I took pictures during the install - but never made them available. I started feeling guilty (no feeking idea why!!) so......
I put this together for all YOU brave folks who want to give it a shot!
http://www.speakeasy.org/~pws/Corvette.htm
It's really not a bad job at all!
Good luck.
Paul
I put this together for all YOU brave folks who want to give it a shot!
http://www.speakeasy.org/~pws/Corvette.htm
It's really not a bad job at all!
Good luck.
Paul
Last edited by pws69; Apr 15, 2005 at 03:09 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Gainesville FL
Paul,
Thanks for an awesomely documented project! You've given me the courage to tackle this job myself when I get to this point. Having the sequence of pictures will really help. Did you remove the old windshield yourself in one piece or was it already broken?
Thanks for an awesomely documented project! You've given me the courage to tackle this job myself when I get to this point. Having the sequence of pictures will really help. Did you remove the old windshield yourself in one piece or was it already broken?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern US XX
Originally Posted by Vette Gator
Paul,
Thanks for an awesomely documented project! You've given me the courage to tackle this job myself when I get to this point. Having the sequence of pictures will really help. Did you remove the old windshield yourself in one piece or was it already broken?
Thanks for an awesomely documented project! You've given me the courage to tackle this job myself when I get to this point. Having the sequence of pictures will really help. Did you remove the old windshield yourself in one piece or was it already broken?
It was already out when I bought the car - which was a basket case that had been started but then sat, untouched, for over 10 years. I haven't heard of many success stories removing them in one piece. New glass is cheap enough to not even try!
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by NHvette
Cool ... I just might do this ... or at least find all the parts so the glass dude can do it right.
Now, I look at your avatar and all I see is a new windshield.
Thanks Paul
Now, I look at your avatar and all I see is a new windshield.
Thanks Paul
I'm sure you could do it...
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Racer
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I just took my windshield out on my 76...let me know if I need to post how I did it again...it was easy IMO, I did it by myself and I'm a 'smaller' guy (weigh about 125-130).
Just make sure you have some styrofoam to put it on before you lift it out!
Just make sure you have some styrofoam to put it on before you lift it out!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern US XX
Originally Posted by GDaina
You used a tape instead of butyl that comes in a tube?
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by DonBecker
pws69 thanks for the great guide!
BTW, can you suggest sources for some of that stuff (rubber blocks, etc...)
Thanks again!
BTW, can you suggest sources for some of that stuff (rubber blocks, etc...)
Thanks again!
I got the rubber spacers and butyl tape from a friend who had them around. I would start at NAPA - I believe they have most of it. Auto body supply would be my next stop (or first if it is more convenient).
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by pws69
You're welcome!
I got the rubber spacers and butyl tape from a friend who had them around. I would start at NAPA - I believe they have most of it. Auto body supply would be my next stop (or first if it is more convenient).
I got the rubber spacers and butyl tape from a friend who had them around. I would start at NAPA - I believe they have most of it. Auto body supply would be my next stop (or first if it is more convenient).
firewall to birdcage. It came with rubber spacer blocks ... almost forgot.
Readily available at better auto supply stores.