Having recently tried it, I'd say be safe and
sacrifice the rubber, it is probably best to use a
fresh gasket if you are going to all the trouble of
installing a windshield anyway (IMHO). I'm sure it
can be done, but I cracked the windshield I was
removing, and kicked myself afterward for being frugal
and impatient.
Mike Harper
'68 2000
'66 1600
Mt Pleasant SC
--- "jm.rider@verizon.net (Jon and Maggie Rider)"
<res1a278@verizon.net> wrote:
> I have a donor roadster that I would like to remove
> the windshield from.
> I'd like to keep the window intact. It in very good
> condition. If at all
> possible, I'd like to save the rubber as well. Does
> anyone on the list have
> any suggestions or experience? My current plan:
> getting my son and I out
> there with some tennis shoes on and just gently
> pushing on it. Figured I'd
> soap everything up real good first and maybe even
> warm things up with a heat
> gun before proceeding. Sound like a good plan? I
> considered cutting the
> frame but it doesn't appear to be doable without
> cutting rubber too. I also
> take the chance that I'll break the glass. Thanks
> in advance.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jon Rider
> 69 2000 daily driver
> 68 2000 (in work) son's senior project
> 68 2000 - the donor car
>
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