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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 9 2008, 08:39 PM

Well it's official, completed the drawings and have put deposit on the die. will look for these to be available in 35 days. Cost will be $22 (possibly less if I can get enough people that want these.

These are the one that go right at the base of the windshield. I have designed these to be able to install without taking out the windshield. These will be easier to install and remove than the originals.

Let me know who needs these, I'm starting a list.

Posted by: kconway Jun 9 2008, 11:29 PM

Me, for 1.

Posted by: tango-52 Jun 10 2008, 10:22 AM

I'm in for two.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Jun 10 2008, 05:18 PM

I'm down for one.

Posted by: evan Jun 12 2008, 05:49 PM

Call me uh, dumb but this for the base of windshield on inside between glass and dash right? How hard to install with out removal of windshield? Does it come with "Installation for Dummy's" cliff notes? I may want one! Let me know.

Evan ( ekatz2@verizon.net )

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2008, 12:20 AM

Yes, this is the one at the base of the windshield. The only hard part is removing the old one as the internal clip was steel and tended to rust to the sheet metal that it attached to. I have had luck using a pick to remove what was left of my seal. the other problem is the old one tends to fall apart.

I will include installation instructions when I get my first article in to show how to remove and install properly.

Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: flat4 Jun 27 2008, 09:41 PM

How are these progressing? I need one.

Cheers, Steve

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 28 2008, 01:45 AM

These are still in progress. The tolerance on the clip portion was too tight on the die an we blew out the die. Currently re-tooling. Trying to have another die up to get first article next week. With the holiday it may stretch out to the following week. These will be available the following week. I'm trying to get these together to take to Issaquah for the soggy side of nowhere meet.

Posted by: evan Jun 29 2008, 03:29 PM

Keep me posted on the cost, instructions, and progress.
thanks
evan

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 30 2008, 01:27 AM

Will do, blew out that first die, trying to get the new revised die on line before the holiday. I will be posting as soon as I get in. This will be very shortly.

Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: computers4kids Jul 4 2008, 05:51 PM

Hey Mike...
Could you bring a set of the seals that go on the doors (both sides) and a windshield lower seal to WCR2008? My project is stalled until I get the windshield lower seal...I have to install it first before I can install my Ghetty dash.
Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 6 2008, 11:22 PM

I will be there on Saturday, I should be able to have a sample from the production run available. I'm curious as to where these other seals are coming from, if it was a production run, it would appear that more would be available. By the way, pricing will be less than stated for the initial run, check the revised heading.

Posted by: computers4kids Jul 7 2008, 04:12 PM

If you have a windshield seal ready on Saturday, I will definitely take it...also, please bring a set of seals that go on the doors for driver and passenger.
Thanks, Mark

As far as the other windshield seals go...not to sure where there coming from, other than Craig now or did have 14 of them from someone.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 7 2008, 09:16 PM

I'll be there with lots of seals on Saturday morning. Just wish I could bring one of my 914s.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 9 2008, 01:28 AM

After blowing out the die, we started from scratch and modified the lower shape where it clips on. We changed the shape slightly. This will ensure that we do not have the die problems we had previously. Unfortunately, this will push the first article into next week, so I will not have for the show.

But, I will be unveiling a new product at the meet.


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Posted by: flat4 Jul 9 2008, 04:23 AM

Put me out of my misery... What is it? Looks like I need one of them as well :-)

Do you do the outer windshield seal as well?

Cheers, Steve

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 9 2008, 10:14 AM

Outside windshield trim to replace the chrome?

By the way, I need one of the windshield to dash pieces.

Zach

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 18 2008, 10:59 PM

The first one has been tested these will ship the 28th or sooner.

Below are pictures of the old seal and the tool we used to remove it. it was quite effective.

I notched the end to mirror the pillar on both ends, making the seal about 1/4" londer than the opening to allow it to compress into the channel.

The problem I ran into was there were some larger beads of caulking for the windshield. I will be taking some more time tomorrow to trim with an exacto knife.

As you can see from the picture the seal has a bulge where the rubber from the windshield interferes with the clearance. I hadn't anticipated there to be this much rubber interfering with the channel. The windshield was installed with a piece of the old seal missing in this area, so it appears that the void allowed the windshield glazing to pool here. The production piece will be made slightly harder to allow it to force it's way into a void if there is windshield rubber in contact with the old seal.

You can also see that my dash "pad" is quite old. I will be replacing it and doing more pictures shortly, I just wanted to check the fit.


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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 20 2008, 11:46 PM

count me in for two!

Andy

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 21 2008, 12:29 AM

Done, Here's some more pictures of it installed with the dash pad replaced.


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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 22 2008, 11:25 AM

Do we put this seal in before or after dash replacement? ie, should the dash be in or out of the car for install?

Zach

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 22 2008, 12:00 PM

either way works ...
Andy

Posted by: Bertus Jul 23 2008, 10:09 AM

Count me in for one!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 26 2008, 12:38 AM

I haven't done mine yet, but I just took the old one out... looks like although it could be done either way, dash in would be easier to get the seal seated properly, but give you less room to work.

Posted by: southernmost914 Jul 30 2008, 05:05 PM

I'm in for one, pm sent.

Steve

Posted by: kconway Jul 31 2008, 09:31 PM

Mark,
Paypal funds forwarded for 1.
Thanks, and keep turning out great products...like the seal between the fresh air box and cowl between the A-pillars for a 74...please.

Kev

Posted by: dlestep Aug 19 2008, 08:08 PM

Do you have any more of the lower windshield seals, I really would like to purchase one for my 74.
tks
Dave

Posted by: westo2 Sep 29 2008, 09:46 PM

Any of these still available?

-Weston

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 29 2008, 11:35 PM

Yes, PM sent

Posted by: Howie's 914 Oct 11 2008, 09:37 PM

I need a set also.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Oct 13 2008, 10:14 PM

ditto

Posted by: loux951 Mar 14 2009, 08:21 PM

Is this seal still available? I need one for my '70 914-4.

Thanks...

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 16 2009, 10:53 PM

Yes just pm me with what you want, and your email, I'll send an invoice via paypal.

Thanks.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 6 2010, 12:43 PM

Here's the thread of the removal and installation someone was asking about.