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Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Mar 15 2011, 10:21 AM

I am rustoring the interior of my 914. The new dash top (used) looks great, my old vinyl on the dash to the window looks great. That seal in between the dash vinyl and the windshield is all cracked and I want to improve on it.

Can I replace this seal without removing the windshield??
How hard is it to do? Tips and tricks??




PS. all my searches on this question result in posts about the upper windshield seal, not this lower one.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 15 2011, 10:30 AM

no

QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Mar 15 2011, 09:21 AM)

I am rustoring the interior of my 914. The new dash top (used) looks great, my old vinyl on the dash to the window looks great. That seal in between the dash vinyl and the windshield is all cracked and I want to improve on it.

Can I replace this seal without removing the windshield??
How hard is it to do? Tips and tricks??




PS. all my searches on this question result in posts about the upper windshield seal, not this lower one.

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 15 2011, 10:34 AM

Yes and no.
Here's the rub-
The OEM part has a metal clip in it. It makes it a pain in the butt to remove. It also makes it a pain to install, as you can't get the angle to press the cip back in place. I supose it you fought with it for hours it could be done, but the OEM is much easier once the windshiled is out.

That's why I made mine slightly different, so it could install with the windshield in.

It's also the one in my banner ad.

This is what I use to get the old one out


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Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 15 2011, 10:37 AM

Cut the contour in the ends.
I cut it so it's about 1/4" longer than I think it should be nd install it "overcenter" so the tension helps hold it in.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 15 2011, 10:41 AM

Installed


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Posted by: 736conver Mar 15 2011, 11:08 AM

Posted by: McMark Mar 15 2011, 11:51 AM

Mark, looks like you could use some new windshield chrome trim. I know I guy who is making them NEW!

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Mar 15 2011, 01:42 PM

Yo yo Mikey Mark, you da man!

I think I should be on your "914 Part O' the Month Club" and just pay a flat fee and get the newest thing mailed to me automatically.

I will be ordering this windshield seal and some early inner door fuzzies very soon.

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 16 2011, 01:15 AM

Thanks guys. I make the parts because I need them, and I figure if I do, there may be a few others in the same boat.

Posted by: dion9146 Mar 16 2011, 05:31 AM

I installed this trim recently, and it was easy and looks great. Great product!

Dion