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Posted by: JRust Oct 3 2009, 06:49 PM

Okay so I pulled a nice uncracked windshield out of a parts car this summer. I posted a thread asking how to do it. I got some helpful tips & got it out fine. While it came out nice I knew there had to be a better way. So after many hours of deliberation on how to improve this removal. I have finally perfected how to do it.

Follow these steps to the letter for best results!

1st- Remove trim
2nd- Think of a nice straight country road
3rd- Load your car on a trailer backwords
3rd- Make sure your top is installed correctly
4th- Drive to the country road
5th- Stop & open your drivers window on your 914. ONLY the drivers window. Passenger must stay closed
6th- Get back in your truck & floor the phucker
7th- Keep an eye on your rearview mirror. Around 60-70 you should see your windshield leave your car & fly.

Disclaimer- DO not use this method on a busy freeway . There is every possibility your windshield will strike the car behind you . Luckily it only cracked their windshield & nothing serious happened. On a positive note it came off beautifully & did not so much as scratch any part of my car

Posted by: shoguneagle Oct 3 2009, 08:03 PM

Mr. Rust,

I do enjoy these different ways and methods that you have come up with over the years.
Always makes my day!!!

Posted by: Spoke Oct 3 2009, 08:15 PM

The resourcefulness of 914 guys never ceases to amaze me.

Posted by: ThinAir Oct 3 2009, 11:04 PM

Posted by: scotty Oct 3 2009, 11:24 PM

10-20: Drink. Heavily. Buy lottery ticket!

Posted by: NORD Oct 4 2009, 02:18 AM

How stupid of me! I took mine to a shop last week and had a new

one put in that only cost me $322 but it was worth it.

No crack on passenger side anymore.

NORD

Posted by: Rod Oct 4 2009, 05:51 AM

Posted by: FourBlades Oct 4 2009, 10:27 AM

You forgot to station a friend on the side of the road wearing hockey gear to catch
the windshield once it flies out.

That or have them ride in the back of a pickup following right behind you.

John

Posted by: KELTY360 Oct 4 2009, 10:55 AM

Yeah, you also forgot to have a passenger sitting next to you so you can hand them your beer and say WATCH THIS!, right before you take off.

Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 4 2009, 11:11 AM

Always amazes me at how easy professionals make tasks like this look

Posted by: ME733 Oct 4 2009, 12:41 PM

I often say "why didn't I think of that". this is one of those times. I always thought you had to ..blowtorch the damn car apart to get one out of a "parts car"...preferably with the gas tank 1/4 full..as the flames SOMETIMES softens the F- - k--ing rubber and glue. and a B.F.H. for the good one getting the" new" windshield....Your technique offers a much simpler solution.congratulations.

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 4 2009, 09:48 PM

OMFG!!! I just snorted my beer! I totally thought you were serious and I am going to do this soon!!!

Posted by: JRust Oct 4 2009, 10:02 PM

I was totally serious! It worked great other than it hitting the car behind me part

Posted by: computers4kids Oct 4 2009, 10:11 PM

When I read this I had no doubt Jamie was fully serious. Geez Jamie, you really should write a book.

You forgot to mention "do we just reverse the directions" for installing???