windshield reassembly
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Topic: windshield reassembly
Posted By: Swatkinz
Subject: windshield reassembly
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 2:00pm
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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. ------------- 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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Posted By: Morfoot
Date 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" |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 3:44pm
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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) |