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Installing glass in BJ8 frame.

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I need to install new glass in my 64 BJ8 newly chromed frame. I have new glass and channel seal. Is there a correct sequence one should follow? In the old windshield the seal was in two pieces, the top frame was one piece and the bottom frame with both side frames as the other piece. Thanks for your help and have a good day!

John
 
Hi John. That is a real bugger to do it can be done though. My best advise is to find the best glass man you can and have it done. -----Keoke
 
Hi John,

The two piece seal as described is correct. I'm not sure if the top corner joint should be cut on a 45 or use a butt joint. I followed what was in my old windshield (45 degree cut) but later heard that the butt joint was better. Maybe someone else can help with that.

I installed the bottom weather seal first (goes against the shroud). Make sure the channel for the seal is clear. I slid an appropriately sized washer through the channel to identify any areas that were tight and gently prised the metal in those areas. The weather seal is forced into place using plastic, wood or metal tools but make sure you use something dull so you don't cut the rubber. I used 303 Aerospace Protectant as a lubricant.

I then cleaned up all the threaded holes that hold the frame pieces together by running a tap through them and did a trial fit without the glass to make sure I had the corner brackets and assembly correct.

I placed the new rubber strips in the frame channels using the old ones as a guide for how long they should be. As it turned out the new Moss strips were a little too thick for my glass and I reused the old strips which were still in good shape (the P.O. had replaced the windshield not that long before I bought the car).

I laid down some towels and taped the visible chrome surfaces to protect from scratching. I put the seals around the glass, cut the corners and used a dab of super glue to hold the seals together (better to cut slightly too long at this point and let the rubber firmly push together on assembly). I then basically slid on two frame pieces and attached one corner at a time, keeping the screws a bit loose and then used some nylon straps to help pull the frames together so the holes would line up for the next corner brackets.(I could have used a third hand but did the job by myself). Again, I used 303 Aerospace Protectant to help lube the rubber so things slid together easier. Then I just tightened up all the screws and cut the bottom strip as shown in the picture below.

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Cheers,
John
 
John,
Thanks for your help. I don't have the bottom seal to the scuttle yet. I hear nightmares about fitting this to the frame. I found the same problem with the Moss backing rubber. My seals also were cut at 45 deg. Where is the best to buy the windshield to scuttle seal that has the correct profile?

John
 
John_Progess said:
John,
Thanks for your help. I don't have the bottom seal to the scuttle yet.---------- Well while you will need it evetually IMOP, it is easier to install when you have the assembly complete. Otherwise it just gets in the way.

I hear nightmares about fitting this to the frame. I found the same problem with the Moss backing rubber. My seals also were cut at 45 deg. Where is the best to buy the windshield to scuttle seal that has the correct profile?---

Healey Surgeons or BCS.

John
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-----------------------------------Fwiw------------------Keoke
 
It is spray dressing for rubber, vinyl and plastic trim that gives UV protection and keeps the parts from drying out if you use it regularly. (BTW, It works great on vinyl tops & tonneau). It is about the same consistancy as water, lubricates the rubber and I knew it would be good for the rubber material. Some people just use a little soap in water to lubricate the seals.

I buy mine at the local ACE hardware store but you can check at their website for stores that carry it in your zip code or buy on-line. https://www.303products.com/

p.s. vasoline in a petroleum based product and might not be good long term for the rubber. The seals are probably some silicone or urethane material now a days so maybe it would be o.k. but really don't know.
 
No kidding, I've seen guys use Astroglide. Obviously, it's safe on rubber. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/blush.gif
 
Yeah Greg, I don.t think Pete knows anything exists but Vaseline.---Keoke-- /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
John Loftus said:
GregW said:
No kidding, I've seen guys use Astroglide.
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A few Marvin Gaye songs help set the mood, too. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
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WOT !! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shocked.gif All that fella tell you is: Put another chair under the table.---Keoke-- /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
 
John Loftus said:
A few Marvin Gaye songs help set the mood, too. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
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I'll have to listen for Marv the next time I drop by. If I hear it, I ain't stoppin'
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