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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Prepping for paint - windshield removal

Posted by: Gary Apr 11 2010, 07:47 AM

Finally getting the car ready for paint. There's been few threads on windshield removal in the past. Wanted to put a thumbs up for this critter:

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$10 at Harbor Freight. Took out the old trim clips with sharp wood chisel. Used the winshield removal tool - was less than 15 minutes taking my time.

Posted by: Gary Apr 11 2010, 07:56 AM

Dropped the motor last week when my boy was home from college:

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Gotta newly rebuilt 3.2L to replace the 2.7L. Fresh rebuild on the spare tranny - great time at the PNW transmission clinic a few months back.

Yesterday drained the old fuel, removed the axles, removed the windshield. Should be getting close.

Posted by: McMark Apr 11 2010, 11:26 AM

It's so nice when the windshields come out cleanly. I'm really glad yours did. Having the right tools increases your chances of success a TON!

Posted by: turnaround89 Apr 11 2010, 11:32 AM

I broke the windshield removal tool from HF, went and got piano wire to cut thru the old seal, worked great. Thats awesome that your so close to paint, can't wait to see it finished!!

Posted by: kwales Apr 11 2010, 11:44 AM

I broke the windshield.

The OEM factory seal sets up like a rock and nothing can cut it.

Posted by: RobW Apr 11 2010, 04:02 PM

It helps to take your time. I scraped alot of butyl out first and then had an easier time pulling the windshield from there...

I did destroy the inner dash seal though..

Posted by: RobW Apr 11 2010, 04:02 PM

I never got the piano wire method though, the bent tool works very well in getting behind it at the right angle...