[TR] Windshield Installation Summary and Tonneau Cover Snap Question

[Ben Zwissler]

I got a lot of responses to my question about windshield installation 
and sealing.  Thanks to all that responded.  The overwhelming number of 
respondents said they didn't use any sealant for their windshield 
installation and didn't have any trouble with leaks.  So that's the way 
I'm going.  There was about an even split on those who said they had a 
professional shop do it, and several comments that the shops in their 
area wouldn't do it at all or wouldn't guarantee against breaking the 
glass it if they didn't provide it.  I've done some searching and am 
going to try it myself using the "string trick" to pull the seal over 
the frame lip.  The glass is not perfect and if it breaks I'll buy new 
and go the professional route.  (33 years ago at age 16 I did this 
myself on my first TR4A and didn't break anything.  I remember nothing 
about how I did it, but I'm smarter now, right?)

Another question.  As I prepare to install the windshield I need to 
replace the tonneau cover snaps that attach to the windshield bolts on 
top of the dash.  Its not clear to me where these fit in relation to the 
bolt, the round washer or the shiny triangular piece covering the 
flange.  My guess is they go under the round washer and above the 
triangular piece.  Anyone got a dissenting opinion?

One other comment, a few weeks ago I asked about replacing the felt in 
the door window jams.  I ended using velcro as recommended by Bob 
Danielson and described on his web site.  Its worked very well so far.  
Thanks, Bob.

Ben....

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Ben Zwissler
bjzwissler at gmail.com
Columbus, IN
1966 Triumph TR4A
1973 MG Midget
1980 Triumph TR8
2007 Mazda RX8
2002 Yamaha FZ1
2003 Honda ST1300