The article is in the June of 1995 issue. Also, remember the windshield frame
to
body seal must lay flat under the windshield posts AND the post pads. Check the
length first, some manufacturers don't make them long enough for this.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
Bryan Vandiver wrote:
> Mike,
>
> What issue of the AH magazine was that in, for future reference??
>
> Regards - Bryan
>
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> >To: Glen Byrns <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
> >CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: windshield seal
> >
> >Glen,
> > If you still have to install the glass, I have a copy of an article from
> >the Austin Healey Club USA magazine from a few years ago that describes a
> >procedure on installing windshields in Bugeye frames. I can fax it to you if
> >you'ld like to look it over. It's how I installed my new windshield and it
> >worked out fine. By the way I got my glass (Triplex replacement) and rubber
> >surround from MiniMania.
> >Mike Maclean-60 Sprite
> >
> >Glen Byrns wrote:
> >
> >> Well, I got the seal in finally. The track was clean but it wouldn't slide
> >> enough to use a lubricant and pull it in. I ended up putting in one side
>of
> >> the 'T' and tucking on the other side 1/4 inch at a time with a dull, broad
> >> bladed screwdriver. With care and patience #@^%$&%*&%, it is undamaged
>and
> >> tightly in place. Now when the surround seal shows up from Vicky Brits,
>I'm
> >> up for the rest of the party! It's amazing what determination mixed with
> >> sufficient ignorance can do for you (and to you).
> >>
> >> Thanks to the list for the various suggestions. I just couldn't go the the
> >> market and plop down a giant tube of KY and tell the checker (a young girl
>I
> >> coached in youth soccer) that it was for my car.
> >>
> >> Regards, Glen Byrns
> >
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