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Re: [Mgs] MGB windshield replacement near me

To: wkilleffer@epbfi.com
Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB windshield replacement near me
From: larry Colen <lrc-r4@sonic.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:02:38 -0700
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I pulled and installed the windshield on the Cortina I raced, some long 
time readers of SOL may remember stories of foocar.  It was fairly 
simple.  When I had the windshield in my MGB-GT replaced, the 
professional had quite the struggle.

BTW, if you have comprehensive insurance on your car, it may well cover 
windshield replacement.

---
Larry Colen, lrc@red4est.com hosted at sonic

On 2024-10-14 10:50, wkilleffer@epbfi.com wrote:
> Ok, it may not be impossible to do this solo, but maybe it's best to
> look at whether it's a sensible idea, and I am coming to the
> conclusion that it's not a good idea for me to have a go at doing it
> by myself.
> 
> I might be able to do it, but I would need the assistance of a
> knowledgeable, experienced person. I would be doing more heavy lifting
> and following directions.
> 
> Some of these things you mention, I don't have the equipment. Don't
> have the tools.
> 
> "Saint-like patience" Did you lapse into a foreign language for a
> moment? Afraid I don't grasp that concept lol.
> 
> I guess the main idea here is that I don't want to do this. I would
> far rather pay a professional to do it even if it might double the
> price just because they have equipment and know-how that I don't.
> Also, I don't want the risk of causing a break or crack. If I can't
> take it somewhere, then at the least I need a helper who knows what
> they're doing and won't lead me astray or make an amateur mistake. I'm
> willing to pay for that, too.
> 
> -------------------------
> 
> From: "Robert's New iPad" <mgbobh@gmail.com>
> To: wkilleffer@epbfi.com
> Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 12:58:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB windshield replacement near me
> 
>  Itâ??s not impossible to do by oneself.  Frustrating? Absolutely. But
> not impossible.
>  I think most go wrong, devolving into screaming, yelling and throwing
> things, is not planning it as a three-four day project with short
> days.  It can be a crazy-making job, so plan to take a dayâ??s break
> when one of those unreasonable complications develops.
>  Itâ??s essential to put penetrant onto the windscreenâ??s corner
> screws several days before you undertake the project.Soak and tap and
> even a little heat will help.
>  When you extract them, put them into a map you drew on a piece of
> cardboard. They are of slightly different lengths. A long one in a
> hole intended for short screw will give a splendid diagonal crack into
> the new glass.
>  Soap & water will work, but I think the product Ru-Glide works
> better. It comes in gallons, of which you will use less than a quart.
> Use plenty as you ease the rubbers into the channels.
>  Most agree that MacDonaldâ??s rubber is better in fit than anyone
> elseâ??s.  Heâ??s not quick, though, as I am in ninth month of waiting
> for a GT back glass rubber. Call him; if itâ??s in stock, he will ship
> within a week.  Worth the extra $$.
>  When you get the four large coarse-thread fasteners out from under
> the dashboard, use a countersink to put a little taper to those holes.
> Clean the threads with a tap & die, and you might even grind a wee
> taper onto the bolts.   Itâ??s difficult to feel and see at the same
> time; give yourself this little advantage.  If you get the forward two
> started, with a turn or two on the threads, then you can use a rope or
> ratchet strap to pull the windscreen back slightly, compressing the
> rubber flap and aligning the rear holes.  Itâ??s at this time you use
> a rope to pull that flap forward of the windscreen. Ru-Glide helps
> here too. Itâ??s messy.
>  Before socking up the four bolts, check alignment of back edge of
> windscreen to see that it is aligned with door vent windows as before
> disassembly.  There is a bit of wiggle-jiggle to the four bolts;
> hereâ??s where it is used.
>  They did this at Abingdon in a minute, but they didnâ??t have the
> dashboard in their way and their rubber was pliable.
>  Be of good cheer, with saint-like patience.  They did it in 1974 and
> you can do it sixty years later.
> Bob
> 
>> On Oct 14, 2024, at 11:35â?¯AM, wkilleffer@epbfi.com wrote:
> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> There's a chance I have asked this question before, and if so, I
>> must apologize. If I have asked it before, it was likely before the
>> pandemic, and that slowed everything down. I've also had a few
>> deaths in the family that slowed me down in other ways. But now I
>> have time and money, so it's time for this long overdue task to be
>> complete.
>> 
>> My 1974 MGB is in dire need of a new windshield. It's to the point
>> that I shouldn't drive it at night or at times when I'm driving into
>> the sunrise or sunset.
>> 
>> I realize this is no one's favorite MGB repair task, and I know
>> better than to take it on by myself. Frankly, I would rather pay a
>> knowledgeable person to do the job and not worry too much about it.
>> I'm not involved with any clubs and while I do have a couple of "car
>> guy" friends, this is outside of what I could enlist them to help
>> with. I'm kind of a "lone wolf" in this regard, and most of the
>> time, I don't mind. But then something like this comes up, and
>> resources seem slim on the ground.
>> 
>> Gang, I'm sick and tired of not being able to drive my car, and this
>> is a major factor in what's keeping me from enjoying it. The brakes
>> are great and I have the engine running better than it has almost
>> since I got it. But if it's not safe to drive due to vision, then it
>> just sits in the garage.
>> 
>> I live in the Chattanooga, Tennessee USA metro area, and know that
>> none of the "chain store" glass places are going to be up for
>> something like this. I'm not sure there's still a local glass shop
>> around here or not. There is a shop not too far from here which
>> specializes in British car work and restoration, but they haven't
>> returned my calls. I may try them again this week now that the local
>> show is over, but they may not want to do this kind of work.
>> 
>> This is doubly frustrating now that I have the money, but can't find
>> someone to do the work.
>> 
>> Any thoughts, or anyone nearby who knows the scene better than I do?
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> -Bill
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