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Glass Windscreen for my 1961 BugEye

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DonOstmann

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My 1961 BugEye is in very good condition and almost orginal since I purchased it in 1964 from the orginal owner. It had 18,000 miles when I became the proud owner. Now the glass in the windscreen has a small crack in the lower right side and I am going to replace the glass. I would appreciate any suggestions as to the best way to accomplish this task and what to avoid. Thanks for your comments. I have the new glass and note that the frame rubber has two pieces? Since I have not removed the old glass I wonder why the two rubber parts one this is about 1/4 inch in diameter. If I can figure out how to post a picture of the car I will do so. Thanks again.

Don Ostmann
 
The smaller rubber is the interlock which expands the main rubber gasket to hold in the glass.
You can do this at home but I prefer to take all the parts to a auto glass shop, one that has been around, not a chain store and they will be glad to help (for a fee) or at least some beverages. They have the tools and a large enough work table to do this.
Personally, I have never done this at home. I know the local glass shop owner quite well and he installs Bugeye windshields for a box of donuts.
I will be bringing him the 2nd one since November. he might charge me this time :wink:
 
I HAVE done this at home and would agree with spritenut!! It is a PITA and I did wind up with a small crack in the lower passenger-side corner anyway!!! If I ever have to do it again, I won't! I'll give it to a pro!!
 
Thanks for the "I have done it" comments. I will strongly consider taking it to a windshield shop for the glass installation.
Don
 
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