<VV> windshield removal

[J R Read_HML]

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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