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TR2/3/3A Fitting mirror against new windscreen

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I bought a new windscreen from VB and now I can't mount the dash mirror. The glass crowds the mount by about 1/2". I see no adjustment to make to the windscreen. This is a '60 TR3A vin TS75773. Has anyone had this problem? Except for MM, where else might I get a glass for a reasonable $? They claim the glass meets all specs. I am afraid to push the glass out the 1/2".
 
There was thread recently telling about how some folks have been able to find windscreens at local glass shops. Or at least were ordered through local shops. I have no experience with VB windscreens --but could you have mounted the windscreen backwards? I am assuming that there might be a bit of a curve in the glass to give you the problem.
Charley
 
They claim 3/4" at bottom and 1" at top. being fitted in frame, my measure at about 2" up, is 5/8" curve. I had tried local shops, but they can't find same. Thanks, Le
 
If I remember correctly the mirror is tight, but will go. I did a non-dzus a while back and had to make a special offset screwdriver out of a 6 penny nail by flatting the end and making this very small 90 degree bend to get the screws in plus I had to push the windshield out about ½. It was very painful and took some time. I am not sure if the mirror could go on first or not.
 
My windshield also fit tight but it did finally fit. The next day I went out to the shop to find the windshield had cracked from top to bottom. My frame is aluminum and this may have had something to do with it. This was the second windshield I have had crack due to tight fit. Before I replace the windshield again, I plan on replacing the aluminum frame with a chrome plated brass frame and probably eliminate the rubber buffer.

John
 
I got an interesting comment from a friend recently. He said that the new buffer he got was way thicker than the original. Might be the problem here?

Also, I found long ago that the buffer is important. If you leave it out and drive the car, the glass will eventually crack through the center from vibration.

I've always mounted the mirror and buffer first. But the frame should just lay against the buffer; you shouldn't have to distort the frame at all when installing it. If necessary, I would either trim the rubber, or slot the holes (or both); to prevent any substantial force against the frame.
 
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