<VV> EM Windshield Removal

[Byron Comp]

Thanks to all who responded. Putting all the info together, I cut the old, hard, cracked rubber across the top and down the sides. Because the seats are out and the floor has rusted almost completely away, I had to create a platform out of 2x4's and plywood so I could lay down and place my feet up on the top-center of the windshield. With steady pressure for about 30 seconds, it popped out and I quickly removed my feet and let it settle back down against the frame. From that point on it was a breeze. I got all the rubber & metal trim off and cleaned off the residual putty with a stiff putty knife and then washed it real good. It's not new, but it's in very good shape for being almost 50 years old. I was surprised at the great condition of the metal trim. I ordered all new rubber trim for the whole car from Steele, so I should be able to put the windshield into my '64 after the paint job's done. Any suggestions for the adhesive to use?
 
Thanks again for your advice - "spot on", as usual.
 
Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert.
Gainesville, FL
 
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>Message: 7
>Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:00:29 -0400 (EDT)
>From: N2VZD at aol.com
>Subject: Re: <VV> WINDSHIELDS
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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>when parting out FC's or early cars , i cut if it was cold out , used a  
>hook tool on the inside on 3 sides if warm. that let me tip the glass forward  
>and go outside to finish removing it. remember , i was / am working alone. 
>i sit  in the middle inside , put my feet as far apart near the top , and 
>push VERY  SLOWLY and hold a pressure until i feel movement. it must be even 
>pressure on  both sides and have patience..it sometimes takes a minute for it 
>to start  moving. after that first move , it all of a sudden can go fast , 
>so be ready to  let the pressure off quick. then step outside and pick it 
>out of the  bottom.
>i have done a lot of windshields this way without any damage. if the car is 
>in the hot sun , or you put a rocket heater inside for a few minutes 
>before you  do it , it works slick.
>i learned this trick from an old time junkyard guy when i was a kid.
>regards, Tim Colson    part junkyard dog...
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