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  1. big_fordsrule

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    Went through 2 windshields yesterday trying to put them in.:slap: :cussing:
    :49: Glad I didnt have anything in them...

    I was doing great with the first one till the final corner then it went "CRACK":hmmm:... I wasnt too worried because I had a spare. Cleaned it up, Installed the new gasket inserted the rope in the channel and lubed it up this time and placed it on the car. This one didnt even make it to the first turn...
    Split all the way up the middle...:hmmm::cussing:
    So a call to the local glass shop and they will be out on friday with the NEW one with the install people. (I'll stay far away from this one). $212.00 and they come out and put it in, I dont think thats too bad..Jerry
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    P>S> I just wanted the experience, Didnt know learning cost soo much:90:
     
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  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    sometimes it's cheaper to get the experience by watching someone who knows what they are doing. :) sorry about the 2 windshields.:cry:
     
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    I kind of thought it would be easier to the put the gasket on the windshield and then glue the whole thing to the car. That's what I thought when I was taking it out anyway.
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    I agree with the above post, proper way would be to put the gasket on the windshield, install nylon cord into gasket channel, set the bottom channel of the windshield into the car and use the rope to pull in the seal.

    The pro will make it look easy. Sounds like a deal for a windshield installed.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Maybe we will see it at Carlisle.
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Thats the way we did mine. Works great.
     
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    yep, Tried it twice, gasket on windshield, set the bottom in place and pull SSSLLLLOOOWWWWLLLY. Oh well, Live and learn (Not to try again!!!)ha ha..
     
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