Re: [T3] ARGH! Windshield woes cont'd...

["Steve Bradley" <scscomp@mindspring.com>]

Andre,

Yes. It is possible that the rubber from RMMW is the problem.

I have a '71 SB and used the RMMW rubber. I had the same problem installing
it and after I did, the windshield appeared to be tipped-out at the top.
Eventually, one year later the rubber cracked at the top where the
windshield bulged-out.

I talked to Alex at ISPWest. He confirmed that there is some aftermarket
windshield rubber that is thicker between the channel where the windshield
fits and the body. He said he had some rubber that was not as thick. I
bought it and reinstalled my windshield with no problems. The windshield is
still a bit tipped-out at the top but not nearly as bad as the RMMW rubber.

It has only been about 2 weeks since I reinstalled the windshield so, I
don't know if this rubber will crack as the RMMW rubber did.

Hope this helps.

Steve Bradley

> I used glycerin to lubricate the channel and some of the rubber.  It seems
> to work well, but another time I'll use more of it.  It just seems that
the
> hole for the window simply isn't big enough to accommodate the glass and
> rubber!  I know that he fact that I insist on keeping the chrome trim
makes
> like a bit more difficult.  Is it possible that the rubber I purchased
(from
> RMMW) is intended for the later, smaller glass?  Should I track down a
later
> windshield?
>
> Andre
> '63 Notch
> '69 Notch
> '65 Square
>
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