windshield help.....Mondays do suck
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Melting Slicks
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windshield help.....Mondays do suck
Took the vette to work, after work found this......
It's about 8" long.
Couple of questions:
What are the clips for? Do they hold the windshield in position? Anybody have this problem?
It's about 8" long.
Couple of questions:
What are the clips for? Do they hold the windshield in position? Anybody have this problem?
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Judging from the way the glass looks near that "clip", it was a direct contributor to the windshield breaking.
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Melting Slicks
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I agree that the 2 spacers where used to help hold the windshield in its proper position when it was installed. I believe however that the top portion of the spacer was dipped in liquid rubber (plastic?) to protect the windshield. I don't think there was a rubber spacer used because that would push the windshield up too far.
From the picture it looks like the spacer is turned slightly and is not flush with the edge of the glass and has put too much pressure on the glass at one point.
Regards,
Alan
From the picture it looks like the spacer is turned slightly and is not flush with the edge of the glass and has put too much pressure on the glass at one point.
Regards,
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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I did find a very thin coating at the tips of the clips but it seemed more like tape than anything. I'm going to get an estimate to have the crack fixed.
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Does anyone know where one might purchase a set of these clips? I have looked around the various suppliers and have not found them yet. I have one that the top has broken off. Oh it's a 73 coup.
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With most insurance coverage, you normally have full coverage for glass replacement. Check your coverage, the take it to a professional and get it done right --- new glass, no rerpairs
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Do it yourself - not rocket science at all!
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From expirience on my '76 there were also spacers that went behind the windshield. This left enough standoff betweeen the windshield and frame for the trim pieces to fit properly ask me howI know
Good news was a new windshield installed (I did take the old one out) was 175 bucks installed and he had it the next day.
Good news was a new windshield installed (I did take the old one out) was 175 bucks installed and he had it the next day.
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It is not unusual to have rust issues going on under the glass. The discoloration on the dash might be an indication of this. You might consider taking the glass out yourself and do the windshield frame correctly before having the glass done. The glass man will just put new glass on top of a rusty frame.
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Melting Slicks
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You're welcome. It really is quite straightforward - it's all about the depth so the trim ends up correctly [just] touching the glass all around. You can actually do the windshield change in a day if you have everything ready (including a helper!) - so lots of room on that winter project list for other things!
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It is not unusual to have rust issues going on under the glass. The discoloration on the dash might be an indication of this. You might consider taking the glass out yourself and do the windshield frame correctly before having the glass done. The glass man will just put new glass on top of a rusty frame.
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You're welcome. It really is quite straightforward - it's all about the depth so the trim ends up correctly [just] touching the glass all around. You can actually do the windshield change in a day if you have everything ready (including a helper!) - so lots of room on that winter project list for other things!
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Cracked a brand new windshield once when installing the pillar post moldings. Used too long a screw, tried to force it in, and 'tink', a crack appeared on the pass side. And then the same guy that put in the first one came out and installed the second.....I had some 'splaining to do....
Felt dumb doing something like that, and you can bet I made certain the screws were the right size the next time around
Felt dumb doing something like that, and you can bet I made certain the screws were the right size the next time around
Melting Slicks
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pws69;; I Apologize, I do not want to highjack this thread,, I do have a question in respect to the rubber spacers,, What do they look like ?? where can I purchase some ? or can they be manufactured with local materials ? dimensions would be good,,lol. I'v read a lot about them but can't seem to find any pics, and if I ask a shop,, they will most likly look at me real funny without a clue (trust me). Thanks
Melting Slicks
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It looks like in one of the steps of assembling the side reveals, you put a bead of sealer on the surface that will contact the windshield, so when you press the windshield in place with the moldings, you also seal the reveals against the windshield. Did you also put a bead along the windshield edge of the upper reveal molding? I would think so, but want to be sure. I've got to replace mine soon because of a similar crack I caused when I tried to secure the corner moldings left loose by the PO.