How to remove front windshield chrome, Without screwing it all up |
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How to remove front windshield chrome, Without screwing it all up |
thomasotten |
Jul 13 2005, 06:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I am about to replace the windshield in my 914. Do I need a special tool to remove the chrome? And if so, can I see pics? Thanks
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Jeroen |
Jul 13 2005, 06:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
you can use a putty knife (wider = better)
just lift it out in small increments and go slow |
thomasotten |
Jul 13 2005, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
So, do you pry from the glass side? Someone said you needed a hook type tool? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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URY914 |
Jul 13 2005, 06:44 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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Just go slow and easy. And be careful around the corners. Don't 'pry" it off. Pull up and lift it off. Paul |
John2kx |
Jul 13 2005, 06:50 AM
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Here's a pic of installed clip and what you need to pull away from the chrome to remove it.
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John2kx |
Jul 13 2005, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
This is a new clip. You may get a better idea of what type of tool to fabricate with these two pics. I believe there are 13 clips total.
Yes, you do this from the outside. John Attached image(s) |
ChrisFoley |
Jul 13 2005, 07:11 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Do a search on this topic. A couple of tools have been pictured in previous threads, including one I sell on my website.
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aircooledboy |
Jul 13 2005, 08:49 AM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here ya go bud. All you need to know:Windshield trim tool thread
And remember, no making fun of the retarded kid. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) |
boxstr |
Jul 13 2005, 08:52 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
And when you get to it, replace all 19 of the trim clips. They are available from the Porsche dealer.
CCLINWINDEX |
thomasotten |
Jul 13 2005, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Concerning the clips: Can they only be installed with the glass removed? The reason I am asking is because I want to paint the car some day, and will have to remove the trim again for that.
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aircooledboy |
Jul 13 2005, 10:34 AM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Properly? Yes. Glass needs to be out in order to push the holding pin into the body. Sometimes you can sneek one or two in with the glass in place, but don't expect to install an entire set with the glass in place. I just re-read your question. It sounds like you are worried that you will destroy the clips removing the trim for a later paint job. A new set of clips should be "fresh" or pliable enough that you can remove the trim 5 years from now without breaking any of them. As long as they are not broken or pulled out from the body, they will still hold your trim on re-install. When they are 30 years old, they become brittle, and that is why it's good advice to replace them now. This post has been edited by aircooledboy: Jul 13 2005, 10:40 AM |
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thomasotten |
Jul 13 2005, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Cool! Thanks! Old windshield extraction begins tonight!
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olav |
Jul 13 2005, 11:51 AM
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I guess B. Franklin had spelling issues too... I read the thread; that's cool. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) |
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Gary# |
Jul 13 2005, 11:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 15-May 05 From: Buena Park, Ca. Member No.: 4,078 |
Don't forget to ask how to re-install the window trim. Don't ask me.
My window trim came off pretty easy. But my re-installed trim looks like (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) ------- Not to hi-jack here - but - does anybody make a windshield rubber trim that would eliminate the need for the chrome trim??? I'm thinkin' kind of like the Cal-Look rubber trim you see on bugs... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Thanx, |
Jakester |
Jul 13 2005, 12:30 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hijacked.gif) There is info about this here. |
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Gary# |
Jul 13 2005, 01:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 15-May 05 From: Buena Park, Ca. Member No.: 4,078 |
Awesome! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
Thanx, ------ Got any picz of an installed windshield with the rubber trim??? |
aircooledboy |
Jul 13 2005, 02:51 PM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'll be damned (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) I cut & pasted that from a "famous quote" web site a long time ago. I never noticed the mistake. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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