Hey David,
Thanks! One of the local MG Club guys said he had good luck with
Diamond/Triumph glass which seems to be a national chain. I called them
and they claim that they can come to my office while I work and replace
the windsheild while the frame is on the car for $160 (includes, glass,
seal and labor). If they can really do this it sounds like it would save
me a good deal of time and some potential headaches. Then again it could
be that they have no idea what they are getting themselves into.......
Thanks again,
Robert
David Lieb wrote:
> When you take the windshield off, write down which shims go on which
> side of the body.
> The strip between the wndshield and the scuttle is the hardest part to
> install.
> Too much stress on the glass and the whole thing wil shatter when the
> car hits the first bad bump; don't force it.
> The screws are NOT Phillips head, they are PoziDrive. Get the right
> driver for them and your life will be immeasurably better. Kroil is
> also your friend when it comes to getting the screws out. Did I
> mention patience?
> When it is time to put it back on the car, use a couple straps around
> the windshield to hold the gasket curled back so you aren't fighting
> it any more than necessary.
> It was easier for me to start the bolts on the drivers side first,
> then pull down enough to start the bolts in the center cleat. A long
> pointed steel rod can really help pry down the far end to get the
> bolts through.
> Take the straps out as soon as all bolts are started.
> Do not tighten any bolts until you get it aligned with the doors.
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