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FromTheKeyboard
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USA
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Posted - 09 Jul 2018 :  01:31:27 Show Profile Reply with Quote
So. I have a problem.
I decided that I wanted to do a full repaint my 69 96, and so I attempted the tricky process of removing the front and rear windshields. I removed the trim strip on both without any difficulty, and used a plastic putty knife to break the sealant under the front gasket. That being done, I got a soapy-water mix underneath all sides of the front windshield gasket. Unfortunately, while attempting to pop the windshield out of the front, I somehow managed to put a 19 inch horizontal crack in it, stemming from about halfway up the right side.

I have no experience in this area of car work, and now I've got a cracked front windshield that still isn't out of the car, and I'm not too sure what to do about it. Should I trash the glass and get the gasket out safely? Or should I cut the gasket into pieces and remove the glass without (hopefully) cracking it again?

melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 09 Jul 2018 :  21:35:16 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Assuming the rubber is reusable, just push the screen out. What would be the problem if it would crack again as it's already broken? If the seats are still in, recline one (otherwise lay on the floor) and push the screen out with your boot in a top corner and have a helper catch it on the outside. Don't worry, it won't fly out.

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Woody
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United Kingdom
2758 Posts

Posted - 09 Jul 2018 :  22:04:07 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Sounds like you have a laminated screen in, which were listed as being supplied with deluxe models.
My first V4 was a 69 Deluxe, with the aluminium T slot filler in the rubber. On these you take the screen out with the filler in place. It can be stubborn and I did as Melle suggests to get mine out. My screen wasn't laminated but toughened. Putting the screen back you have to place rubber seal around the glass and put the T filler in place before assembling in to the screen aperture with cord paced in the rubber groove.
Historically I have found the 69 rubbers to be much better than the later type with plastic in-fill. The latter's appearance goes off quickly.
Don't cut the rubber.
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FromTheKeyboard
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USA
39 Posts

Posted - 09 Jul 2018 :  23:26:11 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I took a few pictures of the glass in it's current state. They aren't very high-res, but the left side of the screen's gasket is sitting slightly farther out from the car's frame than the right side, which is almost flat against it. I know the glass can only break more at this point, but as long as it isn't in a million little pieces, I'd like to save it.
As for pushing on the glass from the seats with my feet, I don't think that'll be possible, as I cut most of the almost-entirely rusted floor out (Probably could be done by hand). Would it be possible to fit a small rope into that groove between the body and gasket on the inside to make it easier to remove the entire screen?

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Woody
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2758 Posts

Posted - 09 Jul 2018 :  23:46:32 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Get an assistant to place pressure against the glass at the top of the screen whilst you manually fold the rubber inside away from the frame. This will allow the rubber to unseat from the aperture.
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