Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2021/3/15 21:55:29
A local shop was brave enough to grind down the upper edge of the windshield to the proper dimensions. I gave them my old cracked windshield as a guide. They did a fantastic job.
I compared the original windshield against the modified one, and the curves are all the same. Dimensions matched, so I went ahead and put the gasket back on.
With the help of my wife we got it installed this afternoon. It was much easier going in this time. I put in the lock strip as well, though that was fairly snug. With the dashboard in the way, it is tough to get the lower strip in.
The windshield sustained some damage in the upper passenger corner during our first install attempt a week ago. I didn't realize that the windshield was the wrong dimension at the time, and I had one of the guys helping me gently press on the side of the windshield while I pulled the rope (exactly what the service manual says). The moment he put a bit of pressure on it cracked. They are small and not that noticeable, and they go to the side. So I'm going to let it slide. At this point I really don't care....I'm so done with dealing with the windshield. At least I have glass, even it it's not perfect.
I went and tried to install the upper stainless trim and it is really tough. The trim is welded together on the corners, with a press-fit trim piece connecting the two sides in the middle.
I'm noticing that the Steele Gasket doesn't fit that well. It goes around the glass alright, but it appears too short side-side. It's keeping the upper stainless trim from fitting both sides (longer than the gasket), and the trim is unable to sit down following the pillar like it was originally. I don't really think there's much I can do with this. It is frustrating.
Two steps forward, one step back. At least it's progress?
-Kevin
Attach file:
Windshield ground down.jpg (80.21 KB)
Comparing windshield shape to original.jpg (211.72 KB)
Installing the windshield.jpg (160.08 KB)
Windshield in.jpg (175.49 KB)
Cleaned up.jpg (156.02 KB)
Small cracks on corner.jpg (134.82 KB)
Stainless trim welded together.jpg (99.68 KB)
Steele gasket fitment issues.jpg (127.56 KB)
Original fitment.jpg (85.51 KB)
I compared the original windshield against the modified one, and the curves are all the same. Dimensions matched, so I went ahead and put the gasket back on.
With the help of my wife we got it installed this afternoon. It was much easier going in this time. I put in the lock strip as well, though that was fairly snug. With the dashboard in the way, it is tough to get the lower strip in.
The windshield sustained some damage in the upper passenger corner during our first install attempt a week ago. I didn't realize that the windshield was the wrong dimension at the time, and I had one of the guys helping me gently press on the side of the windshield while I pulled the rope (exactly what the service manual says). The moment he put a bit of pressure on it cracked. They are small and not that noticeable, and they go to the side. So I'm going to let it slide. At this point I really don't care....I'm so done with dealing with the windshield. At least I have glass, even it it's not perfect.
I went and tried to install the upper stainless trim and it is really tough. The trim is welded together on the corners, with a press-fit trim piece connecting the two sides in the middle.
I'm noticing that the Steele Gasket doesn't fit that well. It goes around the glass alright, but it appears too short side-side. It's keeping the upper stainless trim from fitting both sides (longer than the gasket), and the trim is unable to sit down following the pillar like it was originally. I don't really think there's much I can do with this. It is frustrating.
Two steps forward, one step back. At least it's progress?
-Kevin
Attach file:
Windshield ground down.jpg (80.21 KB)
Comparing windshield shape to original.jpg (211.72 KB)
Installing the windshield.jpg (160.08 KB)
Windshield in.jpg (175.49 KB)
Cleaned up.jpg (156.02 KB)
Small cracks on corner.jpg (134.82 KB)
Stainless trim welded together.jpg (99.68 KB)
Steele gasket fitment issues.jpg (127.56 KB)
Original fitment.jpg (85.51 KB)
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