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Re: windshield install nightmare

To: "paul g. reichert" <ocblue@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: windshield install nightmare
From: Marc&Heidi <mtyler@hctc.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:47:56 -0500
        What exactly is too high?  The metal seam?  The step or return?  If it 
can be ground down could you mask off the painted areas, possibly using 
a moving blanket or some other heavy cloth to protect the fresh paint?  
It's hard to know without seeing.

-Marc
On Sep 27, 2004, at 6:53 PM, paul g. reichert wrote:

> My 68 1600 is nearing resto completion ,after 10 years,and now a MAJOR
> snag.Seems the guys who did the body work repaired the usual bottom of
> windshield frame rust by actually welding in new metal.Unfortunately 
> they
> built it up too high in the bottom corners and now the new 
> gasket,glass and
> trim won't fit!Two expert body guys have waved off any desire to 
> attack the
> excess metal,which is of course already painted.The glass experts say 
> they can
> epoxy just the glass in but no gasket or trim.Any ideas on alternate
> gasket/trim?Any experiences with shaving glass or 
> gasket?Recommendations on
> good driving goggles?I am like majorly bummed.
> Paul in Pa.






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