windshield reassembly

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   Hey Guys,

I searched through old posts, but didn't see anything related to my specific problem.

I removed my windshield and then disassembled it so that I could paint the frame.  Putting it back together has proven to be a real PITA.  Specifically, the side traingular shaped windows.  Any secrets out there?  Should the gaskets go on the glass and then the glass w/ gasket loosely fitted be slid into the frame?  Or should the gasket be placed into the frame and then just the glass be slid into the frame/gasket?  I can get two of the three sides lined up and screwed together, but the third piece is a problem.  

I could build a clamping jig and get it back together, but wondering if there's an easier way.

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Swatkinz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-03-2003 Location: Lexington, SC Status: Offline Points: 1307	Post Options Post Reply Quote Swatkinz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: windshield reassembly Posted: March-30-2011 at 2:00pm
	Hey Guys, I searched through old posts, but didn't see anything related to my specific problem. I removed my windshield and then disassembled it so that I could paint the frame. Putting it back together has proven to be a real PITA. Specifically, the side traingular shaped windows. Any secrets out there? Should the gaskets go on the glass and then the glass w/ gasket loosely fitted be slid into the frame? Or should the gasket be placed into the frame and then just the glass be slid into the frame/gasket? I can get two of the three sides lined up and screwed together, but the third piece is a problem. I could build a clamping jig and get it back together, but wondering if there's an easier way.
	Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09)

Morfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5320	Post Options Post Reply Quote Morfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2011 at 2:26pm
	Steve, when I had my Procraft Fish-N-Ski 180 I had the same problem after I pulled off the side windows to tint them. I found it easier to put the seal on the glass first then the frame. If it's being a little subborn them try lubing the window/gasket with some soapy water. If you have some silicon spray ( you know like..... for lubing trailer bunks ) then you could try spraying a little bit of that to on the window gasket.
	"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"

Swatkinz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-03-2003 Location: Lexington, SC Status: Offline Points: 1307	Post Options Post Reply Quote Swatkinz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2011 at 3:44pm
	got it back together. could do it alot quicker next time. thanks for the tidbit, Tim.
	Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09)

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