<VV> windshield removal
J R Read_HML
hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Sun Feb 27 18:49:20 EST 2005
I once removed a LM windshield with NO tools. A convert that had been
sitting in a field for years. The property was about to be put to use and I
got permission to take off whatever I could. The clips had been long gone
and the upper trim piece had slid down to the wiper arms. Just lifted all
the trim off. The windshield took a slight push and it was out as well.
Since it was a convert, I could reach inside and outside of the windshield
from over the top by standing inside the car.
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Later, JR
----- Original Message -----
From: "henry kaczmarek" <kaczmarek at charter.net>
To: "virtualvairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 5:33 PM
Subject: <VV> windshield removal
Joe, et.al
One might think that removal of the windshield should be reserved for when
it breaks. IFO would be willing to agree, on most cars.
On the LM Corvair, the lower windshield valance is prone to rust out, and as
the sealing ribbon deteriorates, allowing water to get into the passenger
compartment.
Since the EUM has been up at Street Dreams getting some things tweaked, it
has had to sit outside some nights not under the carport when it rained. I
arrived one morning to find about a gallon of water in the front seat pan,
and another gallon or so in the rear (no carpets or seat installed in the
rear at this time. So out the backlite and windshield must come. Not only
to repair the water leaks, but to prep and paint the trouble areas and
install new ribbon. After all, that 40 year old wiring harness shouldn't be
getting tested for shorts with water now, should it??
In the case of the EUM windshield, the layers of glass are beginning to
delaminate, and fog up. A new windshield is on the list from the vendor,
but won't get installed until the summer, I would imagine.
It's not too tough to do with a helper and a piece of wire.. Of course, if
the window is broken, sit on the seat, put your feet up against the glass
(PLEASE WEAR SHOES) and PUSH!!!! this method works well with EM windshields
as well. Have it out in less than a minute, after switching seats to do the
other side. Learned it from a VW guy, works great on the Beetle as well.
HANK
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