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unidenscan Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2017 Posts: 14 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:49 pm Post subject: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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Hello all,
I’m trying to reinstall the windshield on my 79 SB vert. I’m having a hard time due the clip strips that are spot welded onto the mounting flange. Does anyone know if there is a windshield seal that is compatible with these clips?
Any other advice?
I prefer not to grind off the spot welds as it looks like both sides are welded, not sure how I can get to the welds behind the dash. |
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zoti Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2007 Posts: 2040 Location: Plano, TX USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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I'd be interested to know that as well. I have a new seal I want to install for my front windshield.
What are the clip strips? |
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volksworld Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2011 Posts: 2525 Location: formerly NY currently NC
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:08 am Post subject: Re: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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the "american style" moldings(the ones that used the chrome strips) sold by west coast metric used to be compatible with those extra pieces...but its been years since i bought one so not sure if they still are...the increased difficulty of dealing with those clips and the chrome strips during installation are the reason cal look became so popular...give them a call...curved shield supers are easier to break than regular bugs so you'd probably be better off removing the clips if you're doing this yourself and this is your first installation |
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BUGGED11111 Samba Member
Joined: February 03, 2006 Posts: 1819 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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Everyone I know that has changed the seal has removed the clips. I don't think they've made seals that fit over them in many years. |
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Starbucket Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2007 Posts: 4006 Location: WA
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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Take it to a glass shop and pay the $25 if they break it they replace it. If you think the front is bad the rear will freak you out as the top stretches as your helper pushes on it then it flies out just before it snaps in. |
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birddog1 Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2006 Posts: 950
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:46 am Post subject: Re: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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Starbucket wrote: |
Take it to a glass shop and pay the $25 if they break it they replace it. If you think the front is bad the rear will freak you out as the top stretches as your helper pushes on it then it flies out just before it snaps in. |
Really doesn't matter who does the work. The replacement seals physically don't fit over the clips. You would just get an install that has the clips sticking out on the edge of the seal. Years ago I was successful getting one on and that's what I ended up with so I took it off and cut off the clips.
Not sure why they're all made that way. I guess they used the German spec to make them and I think only USA destination cars have the clips to meet US safety standards. |
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Daddy o's 67 Samba Member
Joined: November 25, 2008 Posts: 118 Location: Lancaster, SC
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 SB convertible windshield install problems |
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You have to remove the clips in the windshield seal track to get the windshield and seal to fit. |
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