I have a 67 and have been thru this a few years ago. My glass broke when I
took the frame apart, but the new (used) piece has been OK. I was very,
very
careful putting it together, with resting it on folded blankets and
tightening everything
very equally.
I think regarding your rivit question I ended up drilling/grinding them and
replacing them
with small stainless steel nuts and bolts. I wish I would have rememberd to
get those little parts
chromed by the chrome guy. I got all the main pieces done, but forgot
those, and ended
up shooting them with "chrome in a can"
My scanner does not work with my new Windows XP software so I cannot take a
picture until
I borrow my wifes digital camera from work. Let me know if you need that
pic, or if someone
else on the list comes thru for you.
Best Regards,
Jim
Chesapeake, Virginia
>From: "lonestar" <lonestar@cmc.net>
>Reply-To: "lonestar" <lonestar@cmc.net>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Low Windshield
>Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:55:46 -0700
>
>Slowboy --
>
>I find your questions timely, as I am trying to get my windshield
>installed. Given my investment in glass, weatherstripping and chrome,
>I don't want to screw this up.
>
> > 1. First, is there anything I should know about putting a low
> > windshield and frame together? Or the things I should not do when
> > putting it together?
>
>Stan offered the following warning (emphasized in red):
>
>"Make sure that there are no gaps between the side pieces and the
>body where the bolts go in. If for some reason there is a gap or gaps
>it is likely that the windshield can crack at the lower corners when
>the bolts are tightened. The crack can occur at a later date. The
>sheet metal can be moved outward with a block and hammer or spacer
>washers can be installed. Be careful when tightening the nuts and
>bolts so that stresses are not put on the windshield or frame. Don't
>support the glass by the ends just lay it on the curved out side on a
>pad when installing in the frame."
>
>I assembled my frame sans glass to check the fit and discovered I did
>indeed have gaps. They didn't appear to be too bad until I started
>tightening the bolts/nuts. The frame flexed horribly at the
>top/center. I have removed the frame and am working the sheet metal
>mounting flanges (body) outward using the wooden block and hammer
>approach. It's slow going but I think it's a better idea than using
>washers.
> >
> > 2. Referring to the two sides of the frame: there are what look like
> > rivets holding another piece of metal to the frame sides. This is
> > where the weatherstrip attaches. I need to replace that piece of
> > metal. What I don't know is where to get those rivets (if that is what
> > they are) or a viable substitute.
>
>When I had my frame rechromed, they had to remove the two outside
>strips, so I need to replace those rivets as well. I don't have a
>solution yet; I'm hoping someone on the list does. I do have another
>issue, though, and that is I've not seen my frame fully assembled
>before (a long story). So I don't know how the metal strips and
>weatherstripping should look after final assembly. I could sure use a
>picture or two to follow. Anyone have a '67 and a camera?
>
>Sorry this is so long.
>
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