I posted this on 10/8/97
IF you can remove the screws, only remove the ones on the sides (4 of
them). Due to rust, figure on drilling off the heads. Tap the sides outward
a bit with a block of wood and hammer. Then tap the top until the frame is
off. Now tap the bottom off. With any luck the screws will come out. OOPS,
side posts must be off. If you need to drill out the screws, try not to
remove the screws that hold the L-bracket to the bottom rail (bracket not
90 degrees). This bracket can be fabricated from angle iron, if needed. Any
glass shop will carry "Butyl tape", sold by the foot. Butyl tape comes in
different thickness for different glass and different channel widths, check
fit for snugness at shop with bottom and a piece of windscreen. Fold Butyl
tape over bottom of glass and tap bottom channel on (be careful not to go
to far). Trim excess butyl from corners. Fold tape around top and sides,
use masking tape to hold the tape to the side of the glass. Tap top on then
the sides, trim excess from side ends just before frame ends are fully
closed. Align screw holes and replace screws (SCREWS SHOULD BE ONLY LONG
ENOUGH TO FIT INTO THE BRACKET AND NOT EXTEND BEYOUND, OR INSTANT GLASS
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR !!!!!!!). Tape will rip if it is to thick, causing leaks.
Replace side posts to frame (THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT LENGTH SCREWS THAT
HOLD THE POSTS TO THE FRAME, SHORTEST ON TOP. BE CAREFUL, OR INSTANT GLASS
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR !!!!!!!). Trim excess tape from windscreen, job done.
Think of replacing bottom rubber during this operation.
Hope this helps
Mark
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From: Thomas Meise <tm@mk3.teuto.de>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR3A Windscreen Rebuilding and Installation
Date: Sunday, November 23, 1997 8:27 AM
Does anyone know how to assemble windscreens for chrome frame vehicles?
I have new glass, replated frame, bracket set, and a flat strip of glazing
rubber.
I donīt know how to handle the glazing rubber.
Thanks for any advice.
Thomas Meise
ī59 TR3A, TS46419L
ī69 Spit. MK3, FD47269L
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