<VV> Removing a windshield

[kaczmarek at charter.net]

I've only removed a few EM windshields, but I had no intention of 
re-using the gasket.   NEITHER SHOULD YOU!

Not because I'm in the business of selling windshield gaskets, but 
because re-using one can not only cause you leak problems down the road 
(rubber made in 2011 is ULTRA superior to anything made even 10 years 
ago), but if you're removing it to paint the car, the old gasket will 
look crappy on a new paint job----

To those who say "I've been re-using EM gaskets for decades", I say Good 
for You----BITE ME KINDLY.

Remember the definition of Genius:  "Someone who saves himself much 
time, trouble, money and aggravation BY DOING THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST 
TIME".

Hank


On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM, Ron wrote:

> I would think that anything that will "melt" rubber will also melt the 
> dash cover, floor coverings and wiring under the dash.  Use a sharp 
> box cutter.
> RonH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Byron Comp" <byron.comp at yahoo.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 11:01 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Removing a windshield
>
>
>>
>>
>> I'm about ready to pull the windshield out of the '63 2-door coupe I 
>> bought for a parts car to be installed in my '64 Monza Vert. What's 
>> the best way to do this. Someone told me today to cut the whole 
>> framework off the car and then get a readily available chemical from 
>> an automotive paint store that will "melt" the rubber but not harm 
>> the glass. Anyone know about this stuff? Is it more sure, although 
>> more work, of not damaging the windshield than getting a tool to cut 
>> the rubber and take it out that way.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Byron Comp
>> '64 Monza Vert.
>> Gainesville, FL
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