<VV> Backlight (rear windshield) advice request - for LM coupe

[Nick Elzinga]

I wouldn't take a chance based on personal experience.  The trim clips on mine were rusted, so the trim was off.  The screen was still glued in place, or so I thought.  It was a hot summer day and I drove to a town about 50km away.  I then went to a friend for a couple of hours and left later that night.  It was still hot, so I drove about 20km with the driver's door window and footwell vents open.  I then closed the window and almost instantly the back window blew out and shattered into a million pieces on the road behind me.  It's not worth the risk in my opinion.

Regards
Nick

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From: VirtualVairs <virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org> On Behalf Of Andy Kinzelman via VirtualVairs
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3:16 AM
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Subject: <VV> Backlight (rear windshield) advice request - for LM coupe

To All,My friend has a LM coupe - where we assume the backlight is completely loose from the gasket/seal material; as it rattles around.  Later this year he intends to replace the glass with a proper fix; but can't do so before this weekend (big show).

Can anybody suggest a temporary repair with the trim and glass removed?  I thought of either a 1/4" bead of black silicone caulk, or possibly a bead of slow setting gel superglue on top of the existing seal material to hold the glass in place; then replacing the trim.
I know these are both half-assed repair options, but this will allow him to use his car for the balance of the season.Thanks,Andy K.Wisconsin  _______________________________________________
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