Hi Larry:
I've discovered that the biggest autoglass/windshield replacement company
here does the job by taking the upper bar off the frame and inserting the
windshield by sliding it into the gasket. They then reassemble the frame.
That's how they did mine after I had gone to the trouble of taking the
dismounted assembly to them. I didn't install it myself because they had
the best price and it included installation. They told me they could have
done it right on the car and saved me much anguish. Of course, I wanted to
replace the lower gasket as well so I still had to dismount it.
John
>Let's see. When I restored my car I replaced the windshield myself. I
>will never do it again. In fact, it is cracked right now. I am going to
>call my insurance company and let a glass shop do it. This may be one
>job on a B roadster that it pays to have someone do. I think that the
>glass shop will probably lose money and I will keep my sanity.
>
>Larry Hoy (MGB.Roadster@juno.com)
>Denver, CO USA
>1969 MGB Roadster
>1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
>===============================
>On Tue, 27 Jan 98 15:25:50 UT "doug russell" <dr-doug@classic.msn.com>
>writes:
>>Hey, this would be a good time to hear from those of you who have had
>the
>>pleasure of replacing the windshield or frame or gaskets. I need to
>replace
>>the frame and glass on my 69 Beater cause the windshield has a three
>inch
>>crack and will not pass the safety inspection.
>>
>>How about it - any of you Avenger, Dr. Who or Beer fans got any juicy
>tips
>>for us????
>>
>>Dr. Doug
>>Still in the FZ camp myself
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of Blake Wylie
>>Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 1998 2:05 AM
>>To: John McEwen
>>Cc: Kai Radicke; mgs@autox.team.net
>>Subject: Re: Most painful MGB procedure?
>>
>>At 10:28 PM 1/26/98 -0500, John McEwen wrote:
>>>3. Replace the gasket under the windshield frame *
>>
>>Ouch! Mine is going to have to be replaced very soon. Any tips on
>>doing
>>this...just like the guy asked originally, but I haven't seen any
>>answers to
>>yet...*ahem* :P heh
>>
>>Blake Wylie
>>1970 MGB
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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