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RE: windshield replacement

To: "'Ulix Goettsch'" <ulix@u.washington.edu>, Steve Byers <byers@cconnect.net>
Subject: RE: windshield replacement
From: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 13:02:29 -0400
Cc: "Thecarguru@aol.com" <Thecarguru@aol.com>, "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Reply-to: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Okay guys, what's the major hassle?  I'm attempting this feat for the first 
time myself this winter.

I'm assuming that the difficulty lies in compressing the glazing rubber 
enough to get the frame reassembled.  Is there also a problem with getting 
the frame-to-body seals compressed?

Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net

On Thursday, October 01, 1998 12:33 PM, Ulix Goettsch 
[SMTP:ulix@u.washington.edu] wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Sep 1998, Steve Byers wrote:
>
> > Moss to replace it.    I wouldn't recommend that you try to install the
> > glass in the frame yourself, though, particularly if you are using a 
new
> > glass to frame sealing rubber (and you should).
>
> HA!
> I think you should.  This is one of tests that every Spridget owner 
should
> go through...
> Hint: use a ratcheting strap
> Ulix
>
>
>
> >
> > Steve Byers
> > Havelock, NC USA
> > '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G  "OO NINE"
> > "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
> > than to speak, and remove all doubt"  -- Mark Twain
> >
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Thecarguru@aol.com
> > > To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> > > Subject: windshield replacement
> > > Date: Wednesday, September 30, 1998 7:33 PM
> > >
> > > Hi all!
> > > As I pulled into my driveway this afternoon I realized just how 
pitted
> > and
> > > milky edged my windshield is. Has anyone purchased a windshield 
through
> > VB or
> > > Moss or ? The idea of recieving a box full of broken windshield is 
not
> > too
> > > appealing. Any personal experiances on the subject would be 
appreciated
> > :)
> > >
> > > Gary
> > > 75 Midget
> >
>
>     Ulix                                                    __/__,__ 
> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
>                                                            '67 Sprite

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