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> Tech Article- I have a new way of removing your windshield, No tools required & no damage to your car or seals
JRust
post Oct 3 2009, 06:49 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . There is every possibility your windshield will strike the car behind you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Oct 3 2009, 08:03 PM
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Mr. Rust,

I do enjoy these different ways and methods that you have come up with over the years.
Always makes my day!!!
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post Oct 3 2009, 08:15 PM
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The resourcefulness of 914 guys never ceases to amaze me.
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post Oct 3 2009, 11:04 PM
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post Oct 3 2009, 11:24 PM
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post Oct 4 2009, 02:18 AM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

No crack on passenger side anymore.

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post Oct 4 2009, 05:51 AM
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post Oct 4 2009, 10:27 AM
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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
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post Oct 4 2009, 10:55 AM
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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.

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post Oct 4 2009, 11:11 AM
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Always amazes me at how easy professionals make tasks like this look
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post Oct 4 2009, 12:41 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Oct 4 2009, 09:48 PM
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OMFG!!! I just snorted my beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I totally thought you were serious and I am going to do this soon!!!
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post Oct 4 2009, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Oct 4 2009, 08:48 PM) *

OMFG!!! I just snorted my beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I totally thought you were serious and I am going to do this soon!!!


I was totally serious! It worked great other than it hitting the car behind me part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Oct 4 2009, 10:11 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Oct 4 2009, 08:48 PM) *

OMFG!!! I just snorted my beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I totally thought you were serious and I am going to do this soon!!!



QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 4 2009, 09:02 PM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Oct 4 2009, 08:48 PM) *

OMFG!!! I just snorted my beer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I totally thought you were serious and I am going to do this soon!!!


I was totally serious! It worked great other than it hitting the car behind me part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


When I read this I had no doubt Jamie was fully serious. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Geez Jamie, you really should write a book. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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