kennypinkerton
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How the h#$* do you get to the top bolt? I've been trying for an hour. I can't even get a socket on it. And there is a screw between the two bolts, does it have to come out too?
They are not a problem. Have done some odd 25+ over the years, whilst converting pad facia cars to steel.
This is a prime example of why I send a PM.
One thing that helps me on reinstall is to use a 3/8" x 16 pilot tip bolt such as the GM or Ford body bolt. The OEM bolts are flat faced and difficult to get aligned and started. The GM/Ford bolts align themselves if you just get them in the hole. Also, the washer is captive so it won't fall out as you're trying to insert it.
If you really want to use the original bolts you can use these to install the screen and then swap them out one at a time for the OEM bolts and washers.
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JP, those windshield bolts are 3/8 course thread.
Here's a pic of one of them I just took out last week. Flat nose, no taper, 3/8 coarse thread.
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