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On 21 Nov 97, Steve Bradley wrote:
> IWhy do the
> parts places show a single "euro" style windshield rubber for 62 -74 but
> show an "american" style for 62-70 and a different part for an
> "american" style 71-74? The "american" style has the groove for the
> aluminum molding strip on the outside.
I think the windshield opening stayed the same for all years. BUT,
in 71, some markets, like the US, got special retainer strips that
mounted over the body lip and helped retain the windshield (in an
accident?) You can't see these or the differences without removing
the windshield. Those cars got a different gasket that had slightly
different groves in it that caught the retainer strips. They also
got a slightly smaller piece of glass that made room for the retainer
strips. The aftermarket has dubbed both of these "american style"
but I prefer the term OE (original equipment.)
Since it was easier to make an extrusion die without the extra
grooves the aftermarket people made their own gaskets without the
OE trim groove. They also didn't see the point in making another die
for the retainer strips, so they just expect you to pull them off and
throw them away.
For what's it's worth I don't really think that the retainer strips
do much good, and you should know that the (non VW) replacement
windshields that I have seen are the older larger size and require
their removal anyway.
I would love to hear from anyone who has found a really slick way to
reinstall the trim around the windows. I have found that it is
impossible with the window in place, and just very tedious with the
window out but with the gasket stretched around the glass
One of you must know a trick.
Jim
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Melissa Kepner Jim Adney
Laura Kepner-Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin
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