[Roadsters] 1964 SPl310 Windshield frame installation

[Graeme Suckling]

I don't have a Parts Manual for a '64 but I had a look in my '65 Manual 
for some info.
My '65 SP310 has the same construction.
I am a bit confused about these "wings".
The door frame closes on the weather strip so I don't understand your 
comment about the "glass channel".
I plan to use some aluminium or stainless steel pop rivets to re-attach 
those fellas.
I have attached the relevant drawing and if I'm correct you are 
referring to P/N 47 & 57 are you not?

I wouldn't fill the channel with sealant.
I know it is a factory water trap but Archimedes once said, "You can 
seal water in but you can't seal it out".
I plan to de-rust the channels as best I can [sand blasting] and hope 
the Chrome plating will protect them.

There should be sealant applied between the glass and the rubber seal.

Why not get an Auto Glass fitter to do the job?
If he breaks anything it should be on his Insurance.

Regards,
Graeme Suckling
http://tinyurl.com/6n5aza
Adelaide
South Australia.

On 30/08/2012 2:40 AM, Charles Hubbard wrote:
> I have two (2) windshield questions. First, I am getting ready to reassemble
> and install the windshield frame and glass on my 1964 SPL310.  The chrome
> shop drilled out the factory rivets that attach the little wings that the
> door weather stripping attaches to on the sides of the windshield frame.  I
> am wondering how to reattach the wing back to the frame.  The hole in the
> wing was drilled slightly bigger than a normal size machine screw head, so a
> flush mount machine screw will not work.  Someone suggested that I consider
> using a strong industrial glue.  Pop rivets are rather week and may stick
> too far into the glass channel.  I don't know anyone that knows how to redo
> the original rivets.  Has anyone else has had to deal with this issue?
>
>   
>
> Second, I was wondering how to properly seal and mount the windshield:
>
> - Do I fill the frame channels with sealant?
>
> - Does the rubber seal itself need sealant between the glass and seal?
>
> - What is the best way to mount the windshield on a 1964?  I know that the
> glass has to be in the frame, but bolting it to the car is a two-man job and
> can be rather tricky.  Do I leave the frame loose then tighten it?
>
>   
>
> The last time I installed the windshield frame was over 20 years ago.  The
> glass had a rock bruise in it so as soon as I closed the door, the
> windshield cracked top to bottom.  I now have a new Nissan windshield that I
> purchased over 10 years ago and have been waiting for a new paint job before
> installing it.  That time has come and I need it to go well.  Rather than
> charge in and risk breaking the new windshield, I thought that I would ask
> for lessons learned.  Therefore, any advice or prior postings that you can
> share would be appreciated.
>
>   
>
> Charlie Hubbard
>
> 1964 SPL 310
>
> Flower Mound, TX
>
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