Mike,
Thanks a bunch. I'll have to check and see if I have that issue, since I think
mine only go back as far as '96.
The tip about the post pad is really valuable, since I didn't think about how
it
was supposed to be finished there, until I started installing the frame back on
the car.
- Bryan
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>Subject: Re: windshield seal
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>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
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>Bryan Vandiver wrote:
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>> 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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