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Windshield lower seal #1
rsdgeorge rocky g Olive Branch, MS, USA Sign in to contact 1976 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Oct 27, 2016 11:07 AM Joined 12 years ago 868 Posts

Been trying to get my windshield installed, had it on and off 4 times yesterday. I followed Steve Lyle's forum but every time I try pulling the cord to uncurl the lip the seal comes loose from the frame. Suggestions anyone?

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Re: Windshield lower seal #2
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada Sign in to contact 1968 Ford Torino 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion	Oct 27, 2016 11:14 AM Top Contributor Joined 19 years ago 15,075 Posts

Sounds like the seal isn't fully seated in the track. Hate to say it but you may have to remove it from the frame and reinstall.

The "T-strip" should be locked into the channel the entire length of the frame.

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Windshield lower seal #3
Jhgeorgia John H M, GA, USA Sign in to contact 1970 MG MGB	Oct 27, 2016 11:41 AM Joined 8 years ago 177 Posts

I used a hairdryer to warm up the seal as I pulled the cord out and had my son pushing the frame down slightly to keep the seal from moving out of place.

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Re: Windshield lower seal #4
Steve Lyle Tulsa, OK, USA Sign in to contact 1972 Lotus Elan 1972 MG MGB	Oct 27, 2016 01:20 PM Joined 16 years ago 3,155 Posts

Yep, seal isn't in the track.

Alternatively to the rope method, you can push the seal out with a paint stick or one of those plastic interior panel tools, from inside the car.

Documenting my project in my journal at https://www.mgexp.com/home#journal

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Re: Windshield lower seal #5
rsdgeorge rocky g Olive Branch, MS, USA Sign in to contact 1976 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Oct 28, 2016 05:15 PM Joined 12 years ago 868 Posts

All was going good, thought the sixth time was the charm. Got it on and all 4 bolts in then noticed part of the seal had popped out, only about 9" but enough. FOUND another way to get the lower bolts lined up. Used the straps at the top of each pillar then to the front end of my Santa Fe, worked like a champ. Also used fender bolts, the ones with the threaded points, only need to expose only half the hole. JUST like Gone With The Wind, tomorrow is another day.

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