What exactly is too high? The metal seam? The step or return? If it
can be ground down could you mask off the painted areas, possibly using
a moving blanket or some other heavy cloth to protect the fresh paint?
It's hard to know without seeing.
-Marc
On Sep 27, 2004, at 6:53 PM, paul g. reichert wrote:
> My 68 1600 is nearing resto completion ,after 10 years,and now a MAJOR
> snag.Seems the guys who did the body work repaired the usual bottom of
> windshield frame rust by actually welding in new metal.Unfortunately
> they
> built it up too high in the bottom corners and now the new
> gasket,glass and
> trim won't fit!Two expert body guys have waved off any desire to
> attack the
> excess metal,which is of course already painted.The glass experts say
> they can
> epoxy just the glass in but no gasket or trim.Any ideas on alternate
> gasket/trim?Any experiences with shaving glass or
> gasket?Recommendations on
> good driving goggles?I am like majorly bummed.
> Paul in Pa.
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