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How difficult is the rubber weatherstripping to replace on a 58? I know it involves taking the frame apart. It's already off of the car. If available, an article would be appreciated. Thanks, Ken
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Re: C1 Windshield
Ken,
I have a '58. I found the most difficult part of replacing the seal is re-assembling the windshield frame to the glass. The seal, if new, will be very tight when applying. It might be a good idea to let the seal bask in the warm sun to soften it. I found I needed an extra set of hands to put it on. One set to stretch it and one to relieve pressure on the curved ends by holding the glass. Make sure you mark the center of the windshield and the center of the seal. From the center, mount the seal to one end and then stretch the seal to fit the other end. It will feel like you are putting a lot of pressure pulling the seal to fit, but with a second set of hands re-inforcing the curved end, it should go in place. I have a plastic tool glass installers use to fit rubber seals so the glass isn't scratched. Now you have the job of putting everything back together. Make sure the t-bolts that go through the fiberglass for anchoring the frame and windshield are properly aligned under the glass. If not, they can break the glass as you tighten them. Also make sure the tabs on the windshield post are not broken and you have the rubber spacers that go under the posts. You need the tabs to line up the installation. I've done this twice in the last 21 years and never broke the glass. Hope you are as fortunate. Good luck!
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Re: C1 Windshield
Ken...
David's post is excellent, Best tid-bit I can offer besides Patience is make two extra long "pointed" screws with threads to match the upper & lower nut plates. These will help align and hold the nut plates while screwing in the actual screws. As David stated, make sure the "T" bolts are in the correct position. Keep in mind how the windshield post slide out during your disassembly, for the assemble will be in reverse and securing the upper molding is a little tricky. The lower windshield channel requires proper "seating" to prevent lifting up from the lower frame after assembly onto the body.
Assembly requires 12 fasteners; (8) 7/16 with wire harness clips, (4) 1/2 inch that mount under the dash pad....Torgue evenly to prevent stress on the glass.
I used a universal joint, wrapped in tape, will help reach the four bolts under the dash pad ( my new toy, a spring 1/4 socket driver would be much better)Comment
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