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Re: MGB conv. windshield replacement

To: craigw@sonic.net
Subject: Re: MGB conv. windshield replacement
From: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 09:06:52 -0600
Although I've never put a windshield in a B, a friend told me recently to
use GoJo (yes, the handcleaner) instead of soapy water.  He says it is
real slippery, will adhere to the rubber, and will evaporate eventually. 
YMMV.

David Littlefield
Houston, TX
'62 MGA MkII
'51 MGTD
'88 Jaguar XJ-S

On Tue, 27 Jan 1998 19:00:01 -0800 Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net> writes:
>I've replaced 2 windshields. Taking them off and on is not that hard. 
>Just
>loosen the dash to get to 2 of the 4 bolts which are not very 
>accessible
>while the dash is in place. Make sure you use lots of soapy water when
>fitting the new windshield and it's gasket back into the frame. When 
>you
>bolt the assy back in place, make sure the windshield is aligned 
>properly
>with your top. There is a small amount of play you can achieve before
>tightening the 4 bolts.
>Craig Wiper
>early '74B
>
>
>At 06:07 PM 1/27/98 +0500, you wrote:
>>Hi,
>>
>>I changed the subject regarding windshield replacement. I am faced 
>with the
>>same problem with my 1`978 B. Someone mentioned removing the screws 
>from the
>>top
>>and sliding it in. Anyone else attempted such a thing? And would it 
>be easier
>>with a new seal or 
>>old one. I've always heard of the dash removal nightmares, even to 
>the point
>>of having
>>a glass shop causing a fire resulting from such a project. Perhaps 
>the brown
>>wires!
>>
>>Scott
>>-- 
>>Scott C. Williams
>>scw@russellks.net
>>http://www.russellks.net/scw
>>'63 MG1100-- '70 Austin America-- '71 Austin America-- '73 Austin 
>Marina
>>'74 1/2 MGB'GT-- '78 MGB
>>
>>
>>
>Craig Wiper    
>craigw@sonic.net
>http://www.sonic.net/~craigw
>

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