I hired a neighbor who has a windshield biz. He came over and we basically
followed the advise from the links I received. It took @ 2.5hrs. We found
that the hooked pick used has to be medium size. The small pick didn't
create a sharp enough bend in the rubber and would rip the rubber. The
large pick is too big in diameter to get under the rubber/edge of trim. The
medium size was just right. Lots of lubricant and lots of patience.
Thanks all for the responses.
Oh, btw, the neighbor/windshield guy says he is probably not interested in
doing any more.:-O
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
'62 MGA
'67 MGBGT
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>
>
> Here is the link to the MGOC site with the article I was reading today on
> doin' the 'BGT windshield (I still don't have the finish strips in mine).
>
> http://www.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgoc&a=&p=emg/mgbgtwind.html
>
> Good luck.
>
> Bill in Raleigh
> '74 'BGT
>
>
> > Since I'd heard that it was a real b*tch to install, I decided
> to take my
> > car to the pro's who had just done a BGT windshield a few months ago.
> Even
> > claimed to have a guy who remembered 'em new.
> > Hmph, got it back today with the new windshield, sans the chrome trim!
> > Claimed they had spent way more time with all their technicians than
> should
> > have, but can't get the trim in! Now I'm left with who/how to get the
> trim
> > installed. I'd like to take a stab at it, but don't really know what
> > tools/techniques are available.
> >
> > Anyone have any experience/ideas...or do I just keep calling shops?
> >
> > Ed, I was through your town last weekend, but alas, nowhere to
> put a B and
> > not enough time to drive it.:-(
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Safety Fast!
> > Gordie Bird
> > '62 MGA
> > '67 MGBGT
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