1965 variant S

68moose · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject:

I'm told all the "American style" seals are made in Taiwan and are not high quality. Has anyone used them? I really don't want to lose my window trim. But, I don't want cheap seals either.

68moose · Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 6:14 pm Post subject:

Is it possible to install a new headliner without removing windows? I'm trying to decide if I should hold off on installing my windows until the headliner is in.

W1K1 · Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 7:25 pm Post subject:

68moose · Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 8:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks. I figured. Where is a good place for a headliner?

68moose · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:38 pm Post subject:

I finally found a nice rear seat support. Do these get welded in? And, if so, is it just on the tunnel? Mine was removed and severely rusted so I didn't get a chance to see it.

68moose · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:46 am Post subject:

maybe a dumb question, but my searches didn't find an answer.

When installing bumpers, do you put the bracket on the bumper, then mount to the car? Or, does it matter?

ataraxia · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:53 am Post subject:

68moose · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:31 am Post subject:

i put the brackets on and sat the bumper on it to see how straight it was. They were extremely bent. At some point someone tried to lift this car by its bumper. I have the bumper "straightened" so now that i think i have the brackets close. I guess i will try and mount them on the bumper and then mount it to the car.

I wish I had taken some pictures of how it was mounted to the bracket, i need some new bolts also, i broke a couple.

Thanks.

68moose · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:20 am Post subject:

im trying to get my windshield out and the front seal is so old and hard i cant cut it. And, I can't get the window to come out. When a seal is hard and you can't cut it what else can I do?

Is their a way to soften the seal at all? Or, do i just have to keep trying to push out the windshield, I am afraid i may break the glass.

Any suggestions?

ibjack · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:32 am Post subject:

Get a sharper knife or razor knife. Much cheaper that a windshield
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eyetzr · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:54 am Post subject:

sometimes you can spray a little varsol or that type of solvent to loosen the rubber from the glass. There is a good chance that some previous had put sealer around to stop the leaky windshield.

bobnorman · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject:

ataraxia · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:43 pm Post subject:

Super sharp blade to cut the inner seal side is your best bet.

68moose · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:03 am Post subject:

I finally got it cut out! The area is amazingly dry. Obviously my dash is cracked bad. Is this the time I take that out? Or can that be done after I reinstall the windshield?

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W1K1 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:17 am Post subject:

take the dash out now. much easier
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68moose · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:28 am Post subject:

I figured. Since it's near impossible to find a dash, how hard is it to reinstall if the windshield is in? And, do the gauges come out with the dash? Or, are they separate?

BSQUARE · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:57 am Post subject:

It's not as easy, but still possible, to install the dash with the windshield in.
An offset screwdriver comes in handy, unless you want to strip the slots on the screws.

Take the gauges out before you remove the dash. You'll have to reach around the dash and squeeze the tabs to push the gauges out.
Also, pull the backside of the fuel gauge off.
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68moose · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:04 am Post subject:

Thank you! What is everyone doing to fix/replace the dash?

68moose · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:22 pm Post subject:

Super happy today, I got my new windshield seal and trim on. Both went very easy. However, as I was placing on the two clips that hold the trim pieces together. I cracked my windshield right down the middle! It was just carelessness only part. I'm so damn pissed I can barely see straight!

squaretobehip · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:21 pm Post subject:

How the heck did you do that?
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