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Spitfire windshield problem

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Before I lose my mind....too late for that....thought I'd pick on more experienced minds for advice. In waking up my 76 Spitfire from it's 10 year nap I thought I'd replace the windshield. Found the kit deal from Vicky Brit on sale and got it. First read everything from all Triumph sites. Extra thick rubber seal can be a problem, mounted it on car, found no clearance from dash on lower corners and shaved em a bit to 1/8" clearance. Got windshield in on 3rd try with lots of muscle and Vaseline in body groove and soap in glass groove but can't get it settled. Bottom & top perfect but at both sides seal is up from glass as if glass is 1/8" too wide. Vicky Brit glass? Seal? Any thoughts/advice appreciated.

Steve
 
I found that I did not get the corners of the windscreen and seal to line up properly. I think the center of the windscreen and seal were off by by a small amount.

T.T.
 
So with a bit of careful wrestling I got it out and measured it every which way. First, the seal was firmly seated all around. The windshield definitely measured 3/16" too wide compared to the old one which prevented the seal from fully laying down. Reinstalled the old one single handed without any problem. Now I can run in my rebuilt engine. Mystery solved. Hopefully Vicky Brit will replace this purchase made during their winter sale.


Thanks guys, Steve
 
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