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78 Midget windshield woes....

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lbc_newbie

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I recently replaced my windshield and ordered the R and L post seals from VB. I found that the channel on the seals was much narrower than the windshield channel in the side posts. I'm not sure what year my windshield is from. Not sure if I should clamp/glue these or look for something correct. They will not stay in as they are. If I put the screw in at the bottom, it just twists toward the top and pops out. Are there any suggestions for a clean installation of these?

VB catalog p.50 item number 4 in image. It states all years.
https://www.victoriabritish.com/ICATALOG/SM/full.aspx?Page=50
 
Hi Ed,
I had the same problem with a set of seals from Austin Healey Spares. I have a '64 and a spare '75 windshield and the channel is the same size. I think they are just the wrong seal. I ended up gluing mine in with contact cement. It seems to be working but I'm not too happy with the seals. Does anyone know where to get the correct seals?
 
I haven't changed mine out, but every rubber piece i've ever used from

(https://www.macgregorukcarparts.com/)


has been absolutely top quality and fit. Don't try to order from the websight. CALL. It may take some time to actually get hold of a human. Persevere. Talk to him. Settle in and be prepared to wait. You WON'T be disappointed with the product.
 
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