Windshield frame reassembly questions
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Windshield frame reassembly questions
Hello.
I recently restored my birdcage and am now starting the reassembly. I have two main things holding me up.
First, I have these two clips that are used to support/locate the windshield when it is installed. I remember they mount somewhere in the cowl area in front of the WS, but because I sealed the whole cowl, I must've sealed the holes for the clips. Where should I find them? My car is a 1974 Coupe.
Second, I am installing my new header corner mouldings. I have run into a bit of confusion, even with the AIM in hand. I dont know which screws I need to install to mount the mouldings, and which thingsneed to go in when I put them in. I have the two u clips installed underneath, and the clip installed onto the moulding itself. There are two short black screws that go straight into the moudling front the front to the back. Then there are three holes on the front, 2 normal holes and one elongated hole. I have two long chrome screws, but I dont know which screws (like for which piece from the interior) are needed for those holes. There is also a hole on the edge, and I have no Idea what this hole is for.
Let me know if you guys have any info.
Thanks,
Will
I recently restored my birdcage and am now starting the reassembly. I have two main things holding me up.
First, I have these two clips that are used to support/locate the windshield when it is installed. I remember they mount somewhere in the cowl area in front of the WS, but because I sealed the whole cowl, I must've sealed the holes for the clips. Where should I find them? My car is a 1974 Coupe.
Second, I am installing my new header corner mouldings. I have run into a bit of confusion, even with the AIM in hand. I dont know which screws I need to install to mount the mouldings, and which thingsneed to go in when I put them in. I have the two u clips installed underneath, and the clip installed onto the moulding itself. There are two short black screws that go straight into the moudling front the front to the back. Then there are three holes on the front, 2 normal holes and one elongated hole. I have two long chrome screws, but I dont know which screws (like for which piece from the interior) are needed for those holes. There is also a hole on the edge, and I have no Idea what this hole is for.
Let me know if you guys have any info.
Thanks,
Will
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Hi,
I believe the chrome plated corner trim casting mounts using 5 screws.
2 from the front (not plated).
1 from the outer end (chrome plated)
2 from the interior, (chrome plated).
The 2 from the front MUST go in BEFORE the windshield is set.
There is an additional hole that the sun visor bracket screw passes through.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I believe the chrome plated corner trim casting mounts using 5 screws.
2 from the front (not plated).
1 from the outer end (chrome plated)
2 from the interior, (chrome plated).
The 2 from the front MUST go in BEFORE the windshield is set.
There is an additional hole that the sun visor bracket screw passes through.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jul 8, 2012 at 06:33 PM.
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Hi Will,
Here's some photos of the clips that should go at the bottom of the windshield. These photos are from my 71. I'm not sure if your 74 would be any different? For your other questions, I would follow Allan's advise...
Here's some photos of the clips that should go at the bottom of the windshield. These photos are from my 71. I'm not sure if your 74 would be any different? For your other questions, I would follow Allan's advise...
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Hi,
I believe the chrome plated corner trim casting mounts using 5 screws.
2 from the front (not plated).
1 from the outer end (chrome plated)
2 from the interior, of which the inner of the 2 also mounts the outer sun-visor bracket (chrome plated).
The 2 from the front MUST go in BEFORE the windshield is set.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I believe the chrome plated corner trim casting mounts using 5 screws.
2 from the front (not plated).
1 from the outer end (chrome plated)
2 from the interior, of which the inner of the 2 also mounts the outer sun-visor bracket (chrome plated).
The 2 from the front MUST go in BEFORE the windshield is set.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Thanks for the info! I'll see what I can do. I have the two outer black screws, and I have two chrome screws (I kept these with the corner mouldings). I'll have to find the other screws, and put them in today.
Thanks,
Will
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Ok so I ran into a problem. The screws that go into the front (the unchromed screws), are not the right screws for the reproduction corner mouldings. They dont fit the pretapped threads.
I found this (and probably should have ordered it when I was getting the corner moudlings)
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
Are these all of the screws needed to mount the corner moudlings? It seems to be the right number of screws (6 per side).
Let me know
Will
Edit- I ordered them, hopefully they work.
I found this (and probably should have ordered it when I was getting the corner moudlings)
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
Are these all of the screws needed to mount the corner moudlings? It seems to be the right number of screws (6 per side).
Let me know
Will
Edit- I ordered them, hopefully they work.
Last edited by Will's'74VetteL-82; Jul 8, 2012 at 04:12 PM.
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Does anyone have picture of the corner pieces installed, along with the other surrounding interior pieces? I foolishly didnt take pictures of this step, I guess I thought it would be easier...
Will
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Alrighty,
I got the screws I need and they look good. I just want to confirm a few things with them.
4 included total (ive already used 2)- The screws on the left im good with- They are for the threads in the corner blocks at the front
2 included total- The clips go into the molding itself- Im good with those but...
4 included total- The next screws seem to be a non chrome screw- Where exactly do these go?
4 included total- These are nice chrome screws, with a sunk head type design. Where are these for? Are these for the end screw, and the one that you can see when the interior is installed?
Also are any screws included in this kit for the clips, or are those screws just from the header trim pieces?
Will
I got the screws I need and they look good. I just want to confirm a few things with them.
4 included total (ive already used 2)- The screws on the left im good with- They are for the threads in the corner blocks at the front
2 included total- The clips go into the molding itself- Im good with those but...
4 included total- The next screws seem to be a non chrome screw- Where exactly do these go?
4 included total- These are nice chrome screws, with a sunk head type design. Where are these for? Are these for the end screw, and the one that you can see when the interior is installed?
Also are any screws included in this kit for the clips, or are those screws just from the header trim pieces?
Will
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Alright this is ridiculous- I'm attempting to install the new aftermarket corner moldings and they dont fit for crap! 
It seems that im gonna have to drill 2 holes in the bircage to make new screw holes because they dont line up. The originals line up fine.
Back to the screws, where do the 4 chrome and 4 non chrome screws go?
Thanks,
Will
It seems that im gonna have to drill 2 holes in the bircage to make new screw holes because they dont line up. The originals line up fine. Back to the screws, where do the 4 chrome and 4 non chrome screws go?
Thanks,
Will
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The corner molding is installed!
I had to drill 1 hole and Im not even putting the end screws in yet. Other than that, they are bolted down and ready to go. Now, those WS clips...
Will
I had to drill 1 hole and Im not even putting the end screws in yet. Other than that, they are bolted down and ready to go. Now, those WS clips...
Will
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Hi Will,
I didn't reply beause I'm just not sure about the screws in your picture.
I will say that the 4 non-chrome plated screws don't look at all like the screws that mount the trim clips. I'd expect them to be flat head, counter sunk, and only about 1/4 to 3/8" long.
SORRY!
Regards,
Alan
I didn't reply beause I'm just not sure about the screws in your picture.
I will say that the 4 non-chrome plated screws don't look at all like the screws that mount the trim clips. I'd expect them to be flat head, counter sunk, and only about 1/4 to 3/8" long.
SORRY!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jul 15, 2012 at 05:42 PM.
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Alrighty,
I got the screws I need and they look good. I just want to confirm a few things with them.
4 included total (ive already used 2)- The screws on the left im good with- They are for the threads in the corner blocks at the front
2 included total- The clips go into the molding itself- Im good with those but...
4 included total- The next screws seem to be a non chrome screw- Where exactly do these go?
4 included total- These are nice chrome screws, with a sunk head type design. Where are these for? Are these for the end screw, and the one that you can see when the interior is installed?
Also are any screws included in this kit for the clips, or are those screws just from the header trim pieces?
Will
I got the screws I need and they look good. I just want to confirm a few things with them.
4 included total (ive already used 2)- The screws on the left im good with- They are for the threads in the corner blocks at the front
2 included total- The clips go into the molding itself- Im good with those but...
4 included total- The next screws seem to be a non chrome screw- Where exactly do these go?
4 included total- These are nice chrome screws, with a sunk head type design. Where are these for? Are these for the end screw, and the one that you can see when the interior is installed?
Also are any screws included in this kit for the clips, or are those screws just from the header trim pieces?
Will
I found this thread searching for the same issues that you were having. My question is about the machine thread screws. Where are they supposed to be used? It has been a few years since I have taken this all apart and I don't even have the machine screws anymore.
Thanks
Scott