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TR6 TR6 window installation tips

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I am finally getting ready to install my windsheild with the help of a friend. I have taken windsheilds out before, but have never installed one. I have windsheild directions in my Bentley Manual, but they lack detail and look a little bit too easy. I have the platic knife thing. The manual mentions using a chord but what size cord and out of what material do I need? Any other tips would be appreciated.
Thanks, Kevin
 
I think that something the size of kite string would be good. Not too thin and not to thick.

I didn't want to screw mine up so I paid a glass service $30 to come to the body shop and put it in. All sealed, cleaned and ready to roll with no worries if they dropped something.
 
First things first, have plenty of your favorite beverage. This job can be very aggrevating.
Light weight nylon cord will work well. It is easier to install with the frame on the car, if that is a factor.
Install the gasket into the frame. Insert cord into inside groove of gasket. Dish soap helps to keep the cord in place and works well as a lubricant. Ends of the cord should exit bottom or top center. I prefer it on bottom.
Work glass into gasket at position where you have the cord exiting. As one person slowly pulls the cord ends, the other controls the glass, applying light pressure keeping it close to the gasket and in position. If you don't maintain this pressure, you won't get the glass in the gasket, and your cord will just pull out of place. Pulling the cord pulls the outer lip of the gasket out, allowing the glass to fit into place.
The person holding the glass is best positioned in the driver's compartment, while the puller stands outside the car.
You will find that pulling one side of the cord at a time is best most of the time.
Don't apply too much pressure for obvious reasons.
Work slowy and together.
If you listen to Lawrence Welk while driving in your first rain storm, you will get the authentic visual. Unless of course you rinse the soap very thoroughly when finished.
The plastic knife can be used to work the gasket edges into place.
 
It can be a pain but it can be done. Good idea about doing it on the car. I did mine with the help of my wife on the kitchen table. The only advantage that had was the dish soap was handy. All in all I wish now that I had tried it on the car. Set your mind in the right frame and expect to pass some 'quality time' with your helper and next thing you know it will be finished.
 
I used some "clothesline" cord, about 1/4" rope, and my son as a helper. Went in so quickly, it was scary. Go for it. Really pretty easy.


Bill
 
Thanks for all the tips everyone. I ended up using all of the information you guys gave me and finally got the windsheild in last night. It took a little more beer and time than I had anticipated, but at least it is in. I can't wait to go riding for the first time in my car with a windsheild.
Thanks again, Kevin
 
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