What is the story on the Factory Windshield Seal?, Are there more coming? |
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What is the story on the Factory Windshield Seal?, Are there more coming? |
burton73 |
Apr 21 2007, 09:44 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,539 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
As these are items that a lot of cars need what is the true story. I want a new one for my restoration and I do not want to get caught in the bull shit like the targa seals.
Who is in the know? Bob |
BigD9146gt |
Apr 21 2007, 11:14 PM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Bob, it really depends on who was allowed to "fix" these cars over the past 30yrs. I've talked with several professional auto glass guys who argued with me over and over about how these windshields should be neoprene/rubber glued in... The factory used the butyl tape because it was cheap, sealed well, but most importantly stretched enough to keep the windshield from cracking due to chassis flex. Since these are targa tops, the windshield frame isn't structural like a coupe, so the windshield doesn't add any strength.
Cheers, Don |
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