Lets Talk More About Windshields

[exfed12825]

Okay, what is the trick to getting the windshield and frame lined up and back on the car. I read somewhere that a piece of 1/4 rope in the flap will help you pull the flap out flat. So I did that but that isn't the problem I'm having now. I can get the bolts closest to the pillar in but then I can't even get close with the two on the end of those ears. I tried putting the bolts in the center post and they pulled the pillars farther away from lining up

[BlownMGB-V8]

I used a bunch of ratchet straps.

Jim

[rficalora]

If I remember right, I got the bottom two bolts in and then levered the windshield/frame forward to get the upper tao to line up.  Best done with a couple of people so you dont put excessive twisting force on it.

[billymgb1000]

x2 on people helping to push down, and I found that without an air ratchet I don't think I would have got them to start once it was close.

[DiDueColpi]

Make sure that the rubber is warm. A really hot day or a hair dryer work well (no heat gun unless you are very skilled with it)
And coat it all with liquid dish soap so that it can move.

[BlownMGB-V8]

You can also sweat on it a lot, that helps too.

Jim

[JWD]

gone

[BlownMGB-V8]

Could you please post it here Jim? It would be good to have that resource available to all.

Jim

[Moderator]

Notice: I've extracted Jim Durham's post with killer MGB-roadster specific tip and photo to its own thread, and I've made that new thread a "sticky". I'll leave this thread open for other/general windshield related tips.

[JWD]

Thanks Curtis. I hope my post helps a fraction as much as the info. on this site has helped me.